At some colleges, move-in day includes students’ dogs and cats
Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories.
Florida couple arrested for string of business robberies: HCSO
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida couple is behind bars after they were found to be connected to multiple business robberies that occurred throughout July and August. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, on Tuesday in collaboration with the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,...
Two Arrested in Connection with Tampa Shooting
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested two individuals involved in a Tampa shooting. Earlier this summer, local deputies responded to reports of a shooting on the 100 block of Bush Lane in Tampa. Deputies found a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Surveillance video captured a white...
Woman Arrested after Online Bank Fraud Scheme in Central Florida
A woman was recently arrested after an online bank fraud scheme in Central Florida. An investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Economic Crimes Section led to the arrest of a Tampa woman involved in an ATM tap-in fraud scheme. HCSO received a tip identifying 24-year-old Janetcilize Martinez as...
Illegal Alien Crime Ring Busted for Stealing $400K in Semi-Truck Parts in Central Florida
An illegal alien crime ring was recently busted for stealing more than $400,000 in semi-truck parts in Central Florida. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging four members of a crime ring for stealing more than $400,000 worth of truck parts. According to a law...
Healthy aging: Former 10 Tampa broadcast journalist Kathryn Bursch supports seniors in need
Former 10 Tampa Bay Emmy-award winning broadcast journalist and Community Relations Manager Kathryn Bursch is passionate about her encore chapter as outreach manager at the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas which turned 50 in 2024. Founded in 1974, the nonprofit organization has served 63,593 seniors in 2024,...
Around Town: South Pinellas news briefs
ST. PETERSBURG — Those interested in applying for the Leadership St. Pete Class of 2026 can attend one of the upcoming hour-long information sessions, which cover the program overview, requirements, and application process. And on Sept. 17, there will be a recruitment social to meet LSP alumni and planning committee...
Gulfport’s GeckoFest is a quintessential Florida summer experience
Get ready to embrace Gulfport’s quirky charm as the 25th annual GeckoFest takes over downtown on Saturday, August 30, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 3000 Beach Blvd. S. The free, family-friendly celebration transforms Beach and Shore boulevards into a lively waterfront festival with live music, street performers, local...
Protests and problems slow down mural removals across Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. — The clock is ticking for cities across Tampa Bay to erase dozens of colorful murals. A state deadline is less than a week away, and in Tampa, only one mural has been removed so far. Crews spent hours sandblasting and power washing the Alan Wright mural,...
County considers de-funding arts group Creative Pinellas
The Pinellas County Board of Commissioners, in belt-tightening mode as the next fiscal year approaches, is considering eliminating the arts support organization Creative Pinellas. Established as a nonprofit in 2011, Creative Pinellas distributes grants to artists, produces exhibitions and other events, and fosters...