City manager steps down amid criticism
Madeira Beach City Manager Robin Gomez has agreed to step down as backlash against his leadership mounts. FOX 13’s Matthew McClellan reports.
Bacterial infection targeting Florida’s palm trees raises concerns
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WSVN) — A bacterial infection is spreading through Florida’s palm trees. The disease, known as lethal bronzing, is spread by a small insect that sucks sap from other palms and transmits it like a virus. At Clearwater’s Coachman Park, more than two dozen palm trees were...
Beloved Gulfport ice cream shop reopens after major storm recovery
After nearly a full year of repairs, one of Gulfport’s most beloved local gems is back in business. Let It Be Ice Cream, located at 3127 Beach Blvd. S, officially reopened today, bringing a longtime favorite back to life. The brightly colored shop is treasured for creative ice cream...
Central Florida Man Arrested for Driving 102 MPH with Children in Car
A Central Florida man was recently arrested for driving 102 MPH with children in the car. According to law enforcement, the man driving from Tampa to his home in Ormond Beach was arrested during a traffic stop after he was caught going 102 MPH on Interstate-4 in Polk County. The passengers in his vehicle were two...
2 hospitalized after Pinellas County ‘domestic situation’ involving gun
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic situation in Seminole Friday evening.
Woman arrested for unlicensed dental work used ‘crazy glue’ on victims teeth: Police
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - A Pinellas County woman is behind bars after police said she performed dental work without a license, leaving victims in pain and in need of emergency care. Investigators said Emely Martinez, advertised on social media as a veneer technician, promised smile makeovers. Instead, clients were left...
St. Pete woman wearing hot dog costume arrested after putting toilet paper on neighbor’s...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A St. Petersburg woman wearing a hot dog costume was arrested for disorderly conduct this week, according to officers. The St. Pete Police Department said Marcia Morgan was arrested Monday for disorderly conduct and resisting an officer without violence. Dig deeper:. Officers said Morgan was...
The City of St. Petersburg is letting FDOT remove its rainbow street mural
The ‘Black History Matters’ mural is going away, too.
Randy Wayne White on his new book, restaurant suit
As he publishes Tomlinson’s Wake, the 27th novel in his series featuring Florida marine biologist, intrepid adventurer and skilled combatant Marion “Doc” Ford, author Randy Wayne White is in the thick of a very public lawsuit. The 75-year-old New York Times bestselling author talked with the Catalyst...
Florida home purchases getting canceled at record rate: Redfin
Home purchases across Florida and the U.S. are getting canceled at a record rate, according to a new study from Redfin.
