Tampa shooting leaves man dead; shooter in custody after calling 911
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said it is investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Tampa on Wednesday morning.
Jury recommends life sentence for man convicted in Ruskin double murder
The jury was asked to consider several factors in the case to determine whether or not McKinsie Lyons should receive the death penalty.
‘Giving Machines’ in Clearwater help people in need
CLEARWATER, Fla. — People in the Tampa Bay area have a new way to donate to charity. Outside Crumbl Cookies at the Clearwater Mall there are vending machines with charitable items called “Light the World Giving Machines." All purchases are actually donations that will help local and global...
Stolen ID, Deadly Consequences: Man Who Killed Pinellas County Deputy Handed Federal Sentence
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Honduran national currently serving time for the hit-and-run death of a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Deputy will stay behind bars longer after a federal judge tacked on additional prison time for the identity theft scheme that allowed him to work in the U.S. illegally.
Manatee County approves funding for Rubina Community Center youth programs
RUBONIA, Fla. (WWSB) - Big changes are coming to the Rubonia Community Center. On Tuesday, county commissioners approved $182,322 in emergency funding through the Children’s Services Dedicated Millage to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County for the expansion of services to the Rubonia Community Center. The...
Walmart Plans 34 Florida Store Remodels, Four New Locations Opening Early 2026
Walmart will transform 34 stores across Florida and launch four brand-new sites in early 2026. This push is part of what the company calls its "Store of the Future" concept. Back in April, the retail powerhouse said those 34 buildings would start getting their makeovers this year. On Dec. 8,...
Flower Power blossoms at Tully-Levine Gallery in St. Pete
The Tully-Levine Gallery at the Arts Xchange Campus (515 22nd St S) is alive with color after this weekend’s opening of Flower Power, a new exhibition that celebrates nature’s impermanence. The show is free to visit and on display through January 28, inviting visitors to step into a delicate world filled with petals,...
400-unit Marina Club Apartments completes construction in the Skyway Marina District
Three years after breaking ground, the 400-unit Marina Club Apartments has completed construction in the Skyway Marina District, adding another large residential community to one of St. Petersburg’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. The eight-story apartment building, located at 4341 34th Street South and overlooking...
This Florida Burger Stand Turns One Classic Burger Into a Local Legend
If you know, you know: a perfect burger can turn an ordinary night into a Florida memory. El Cap Restaurant in St. Petersburg has been doing exactly that, flipping freshly ground patties into local legend status since before your favorite team’s last big win. You feel the vibe the second you pull up to 4th Street N,...
St. Pete to conduct study to dredge shallow canals in Riviera Bay
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The City of St. Petersburg says a stormwater study is a direct result of summer walking tours held weeks ago. Its public works department wanted to hear directly from residents about the flooding problems in their neighborhood. The city now says it will conduct a...

















