Pinellas to gather input on $125M beach renourishment plan
INDIAN SHORES, Fla. — Pinellas County will start hosting a series of meetings to discuss an emergency beach renourishment project. Pinellas County is gearing up for a $125 million beach renourishment project after hurricane damage. Funding comes from hotel bed tax dollars and state grants. Public meetings will be...
Grove Surf and Coffee is back in St. Pete Beach nine months after Hurricane...
The shop survived COVID lockdowns just after its opening, then 36 inches of water.
U.S. Air Force and Space Force meet recruiting goal months early
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The U.S. Air Force and Space Force have met their recruiting goal for the year months ahead of schedule. With a goal of around 30,000 recruits, officials said reaching this goal demonstrates a desire among Americans to serve the country. Staff Sergeant Latorris Johnson, a...
Allegiant Airlines bomb threat suspect identified as 27-year-old man
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO), 27-year-old Taj Taylor told another passenger his laptop was a bomb.
Hillsborough County Man Won $1 Million Prize Playing Scratch-Off
The Florida Lottery recently announced that David Hendry, of Tampa, claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X The Cash scratch-off game. The Hillsborough County winner chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000. The Central Florida man purchased his winning ticket from Publix, located...
St. Petersburg Man Accused of Letting Pets Be ‘Eaten Alive’ by Fleas in Home...
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A St. Petersburg man is behind bars, accused of a horrifying case of animal cruelty where three of his pets died from what he allegedly called “an infestation of fleas that ate him alive,” and were then left to decompose inside his home for weeks.
Family Of 3 Struck By Lightning On Pinellas County Beach; Teen Hospitalized In Tampa
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A family of three enjoying a day on St. Pete Beach was struck by lightning on Friday, July 4, 2025, sending a 17-year-old girl to Tampa General Hospital. The incident occurred around 12:19 p.m. as the family sought shelter under an umbrella during a thunderstorm.
Bomb threat forces Allegiant Air flight to return to St. Pete
A plane was forced to turn around Sunday after receiving a bomb threat from a disgruntled passenger.
Local Spark Catches Fire – Fiona Joy
Fiona Joy, St. Petersburg up-and-coming Singer-songwriter, Performs and shares insights about her young life. Louise Coogian Guests hosts. Live Music Showcase is live on WMNF every Friday at 2pm (after the news headlines). Join host Ken Apperson and crew as we feature local and national bands from all walks of life....
Breakdancing crew offers locals a chance to showcase their style
ST PETERSBURG - Breakdancing as an activity began in New York City in the 1970’s as hip-hop culture was growing. The moves and actions took on a style of one dancer versus another in a competition of floorwork, freezes and power moves. Big picture view:. 50 years later, breakdancing...
