Woman murdered ex, drove to next county and murdered another: Police
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) said a woman shot and killed two of her ex-husbands in two separate counties on Wednesday. “It doesn’t get any more brazen than this,” said Manatee Sheriff Rick Wells. MCSO detectives identified 51-year-old Susan Avalon as a person of interest in a...
Pinellas County, FL, El Tenampa closed for the 9th time since after inspection found...
El Tenampa was closed for the ninth time since 2019 and the fifth time this year after Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspectors documented 20 violations during a November 12, 2025, inspection at the restaurant located at 1800 16th Street North in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida.
What restaurants are open on Christmas across Tampa Bay? See the list
TAMPA, Fla. — Between shopping for presents, making travel plans and hosting family, the holidays can be an especially overwhelming time. One easy way to take some stress off your plate is by letting someone else cook Christmas dinner — or even brunch. Luckily, the Tampa Bay area has some incredible local restaurants...
Pinellas County DUI ‘Wolf Pack’ Nets 16 Drunk Drivers And Over 200 Citations
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The numbers are in following a law enforcement crackdown on Pinellas County roads this weekend, and the results show a busy night for deputies and officers. The “Wolf Pack” operation, a multi-agency effort designed to target impaired driving, resulted in 36 criminal charges and 233 citations...
City announces MLK Parade details
December 20, 2025 - The City of St. Petersburg and event organizer Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival, Inc., will celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the 39th annual St. Pete MLK Parade: "The Power of A Dream" on Jan. 19. The parade is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will head...
Away in a mangrove, there are reminders that if we help it, Boca Ciega...
'City Wilds' columnist Amanda Hagood wades the living shoreline at Eckerd College in Clearwater, Florida. The post Away in a mangrove, there are reminders that if we help it, Boca Ciega Bay can heal itself appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Central Avenue makeover would prioritize pedestrians over parking in downtown St. Pete
One of downtown St. Petersburg’s busiest nightlife blocks could soon look very different, with fewer cars and more room for people. The St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership, working with planning and design firm Kimley-Horn, has unveiled a new streetscape concept for the 200 block of Central Avenue, home to popular...
This Florida town near Tampa is winning hearts with golf and coastal beauty
Palm Harbor is a census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida, within the broader Tampa Bay region. Tourism guides describe it as a quieter base north of Clearwater, with access to parks, trails, and nearby Gulf Coast islands. It’s also known for Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, which anchors much of...
Woman found dead, man in critical condition in Tampa homicide investigation
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating an alleged homicide after a woman was found dead and a man was injured on Friday.
PHOTOS: Crash involving SUV and city bus at busy St. Pete intersection
Authorities were at the scene of a crash that occurred between a public bus and an SUV Saturday night.
