Lost wallet leads Hillsborough deputies to Tampa man linked to homicide case
A Tampa man wanted in connection with a 2023 homicide case in Michigan was arrested Sunday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
Florida man who was struck by lightning in Seminole reflects on his experience
SEMINOLE, Fla. (WSVN) — A Florida man recovering from a lightning strike is reflecting on his experience. “I have a second outlook on life now, myself,” said Travis Kurtz, who survived a lightning strike last Monday. The 30-year-old survivor reflected on his near-death experience. “I was the most...
Crash cleared after blocking eastbound traffic on Gandy Bridge
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A crash shut down the eastbound lanes of the Gandy Bridge over Tampa Bay on Monday. Westbound traffic appears to be unaffected, according to Florida Department of Transportation traffic camera footage. The Florida Highway Patrol said a Ford F-150 pickup truck hydroplaned on the wet...
Pinellas County deputy gets a lift while chasing suspect down the street
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office shared a video showing how a quick lift from a passing car helped a deputy catch up to a fleeing suspect. The video shows two deputies conducting a traffic stop and then beginning to search the vehicle after smelling marijuana. One of the men in […]
St. Pete is named one of the best places to live in the Southeast
St. Petersburg continues to shine on the national stage. Livability has named the Sunshine City one of the top places to live in the Southeast, recognizing its thriving arts community, strong sense of inclusivity, and endless recreation opportunities. If you want to see why I Love the ‘Burg, check out...
St. Pete Police’s specialized unit works to connect those facing homelessness to resources
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — St. Petersburg Police are helping people facing homelessness, while connecting them with resources. For officers in the PATH Unit, it’s not so much about making arrests, these officers want to ensure this vulnerable community is connected to any resources they need, while treating them...
St. Petersburg rehabilitation hospital names new CEO
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of St. Petersburg, an inpatient hospital expected to open to patients this October, has appointed a new CEO. The company announced earlier this month that longtime employee Molly Arau, 55, will take on the role of CEO at the 50-bed hospital under construction at 1000 Tyrone...
French bakery and bistro Mademoiselle Paris coming to Gulfport this winter
Gulfport’s dining scene is about to get a dash of Parisian charm. Mademoiselle Paris, a beloved French bakery and bistro with three locations in Sarasota, is opening its newest restaurant inside the Peninsula Bed & Cocktails at 2937 Beach Boulevard South in Gulfport. For owners Jean and Myriam Dandonneau,...
Woman killed in crash on I-4 near U.S. 301
TAMPA, Fla. - A 20-year-old woman died after a crash involving three vehicles on I-4 in Hillsborough County late Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP says the crash happened shortly before 11 p.m. on Sunday on the eastbound side of I-4 near U.S. 301. Troopers say a 16-year-old...
Welch agrees to explore dumping Duke
Mayor Ken Welch could have declined the city council’s formal request to study the feasibility of terminating St. Petersburg’s longstanding relationship with Duke Energy and replacing the conglomerate with a municipal utility. Welch acquiesced in a memo sent to council members Friday, a day following their 5-3 vote....
