Ken Welch to move forward with municipal electric RFP, suggests 10-year agreement with Duke
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch’s administration will move forward with creating a request for proposals (RFP) on a feasibility study evaluating a potential municipal electric utility, after the City Council approved a resolution calling on him to do so. But Welch is also suggesting a short-term solution with Duke...
After days in class, Tampa Bay schools already seeing enrollment drop
School district leaders across the Tampa Bay region are reassessing their short- and long-term plans as they watch student enrollment fall. Hillsborough County, which in recent years shuttered six under-capacity schools, had nearly 10,000 fewer students after two weeks of classes than it had at the same time last...
Miami LB Adarius Hayes faces 3 counts of vehicular homicide
Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes has been charged with three counts of vehicular homicide and one count of reckless driving with serious bodily injury following an investigation into a May crash that killed three people.
Florida woman arrested for unlicensed dental work denied bond after latest arrest
TAMPA, Fla. - A woman accused of practicing cosmetic dentistry without a license will stay in jail after a Tampa judge revoked her bond on Friday. Emely Martinez faces charges in both Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Investigators say she advertised her services on social media as a veneer technician, promising...
North Carolina ‘religious leader’ arrested in $50 million human-trafficking, forced-labor scheme tied to multistate...
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — One of two suspects who claim to be religious leaders, and are allegedly tied to a human-trafficking ring, was arrested Wednesday morning in Durham in an FBI raid.. A spokesperson for the agency told CBS 17 that David Taylor, 53 of Durham, is being charged in a forced-labor and...
Pinellas County “Wolf Pack” DUI Operation Honors Family Killed By Drunk Driver
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County law enforcement agencies are launching a county-wide DUI “Wolf Pack” operation this weekend, dedicating their efforts to the memory of the McConnell family, who were tragically killed by an impaired driver 15 years ago. On August 1, 2010, Rory, Roy III,...
5 Best Barbecue Restaurants in St. Petersburg, Florida to Try
St. Petersburg’s Gulf breezes might say relaxation, but the city’s barbecue scene is all about bold flavors and hard-won smokehouse perfection. St. Pete melds Florida’s love of fresh ingredients with Southern comfort and the innovation of a city increasingly known for unique eats. Coastal transplants and Southern...
Apollo Beach residents rally to save neighborhood post office from closure
Apollo Beach residents are fighting to save a 20-year-old post office in the neighborhood that’s slated to close. Congress Member Kathy Castor joined them this week in a rally to preserve the post office. Charma Owens has lived in Apollo Beach for over four decades. “I certainly hope that...
THE FACE OF PRIVATE JAT CHARTERS: WILL SMITH
Will Smith, Principal Owner and CEO of Will Smith Aviation, brings over 25 years of aviation experience to the private jet charter industry of Tampa Bay. A seasoned Captain, he leads private air charter services with a focus on safety, service, and reliability. His expertise spans aircraft management, acquisitions,...
Faith leaders propose social housing to address St. Petersburg’s rising housing costs
Community faith-based organization Faith in Florida acknowledged that the city is taking steps to address its housing crisis but said more can be done to make housing truly affordable.
