Hillsborough County K9 Units Track Down Illegal Immigrant After Fatal Head-On Collision In Keysville
Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office...
Couple arrested after fight turns into stabbing at Largo apartment complex: Affidavits
LARGO, Fla. — A couple is facing charges after a fight turned into a stabbing at a Largo apartment complex, arrest affidavits say. Largo police said this happened just before 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Waterchase Apartments located on Rosery Road Northeast where three people encountered 39-year-old Anthony Roberts and his girlfriend, 23-year-old Olivia Kaufman.
Weapons detectors go live at two Pinellas high schools
LARGO — Over the past decade, schools across the country have installed new safety equipment and procedures in response to mass shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland and Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, among others. When perimeter fences with locking gates first went up on...
Rising energy costs push more Florida homeowners toward solar to cut long-term expenses
SEMINOLE, Fla. — As energy prices continue to climb, more Florida homeowners are turning to solar power as a way to reduce long-term costs and gain more control over their monthly bills. In Seminole, homeowner Dave Henegar says his investment in solar is already delivering significant savings — and...
Largo Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting at Uber Driver During Argument
LARGO A Largo man was arrested early April 12, 2026, after deputies say he fired multiple rounds at an occupied vehicle following an argument with an Uber driver. According to a Pinellas County arrest affidavit, 41-year-old David Stuart Stinson is charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, tampering with physical evidence, and discharging a firearm in...
Investigation Led to Arrest of Eight-Time Convicted Felon in Central Florida
A larger investigation led to the arrest of an eight-time convicted felon in Central Florida. The post Investigation Led to Arrest of Eight-Time Convicted Felon in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Plato Academy adds murals to the ‘curriculum’
Pinellas County’s newest murals aren’t painted on the outside of some whitewashed brick building in downtown St. Petersburg. Artists Derek Donnelly and Frankie “G” Gonzales, well-known creators of public art, have collaborated with students from Plato Academy for oversized murals on two of the charter school’s campuses.
16 Florida Cities Where the Food Scene Is Just as Good as the Beaches
Florida is famous for its stunning coastlines, warm weather, and crystal-clear waters, but there is so much more to this state than sand and surf. From fresh Gulf seafood to vibrant international cuisine, Florida’s food scene is seriously impressive. Whether you are planning a beach vacation or just looking...
‘Legends Never Die 5K’ in Madeira Beach raises money for first responder, military mental...
The Legends Never Die 5K drew hundreds of runners to the beach Sunday to raise funding and awareness for mental health issues affecting first responders and the military.
16-year-old girl hits HCSO patrol vehicle while fleeing with stolen car: Deputies
TOWN 'N' COUNTRY, Fla. — A 16-year-old was arrested for stealing a vehicle before hitting a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle, officials say. Deputies say the teen girl stole the vehicle in the area of Sheldon Road and West Hillsborough Avenue in Town 'n' Country. As officials tried...
