Bay area nonprofit’s phone programs help promote health among seniors
HUDSON, Fla. — A nonprofit in the Bay area is making sure seniors aren’t lonely. Seniors in Service connects seniors with volunteers for routine phone calls that often lead to friendship. Before Pamela Roberts starts her volunteer phone calls, she makes sure to get a drink. “I can't...
Local developer launches nation’s first digital mailbox
Steven Gianfilippo believes Tampa Bay will forever be known as the birthplace of a new era for mail – one that is free from unwanted junk, and pays people to view advertisements. Gianfilippo has launched DOMI, the nation’s first secure digital mail management and communication platform. He is also...
Hero dog hurled off balcony recovering after protecting teen girl from man’s vicious attack
In St. Petersburg, Florida, three-year-old a loyal pup named Sparta has been recovering after4 a man hurled the dog off a second floor balcony after the pit bull jumped at the man protecting his 15-year-old teenage girl owner. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies assigned to the Patrol...
Seminole Tribe Sues Lennar Homes Over Alleged Defective Construction in Florida
Miami, FL — The Seminole Tribe of Florida has filed a lawsuit against Lennar Homes, claiming that hundreds of homes built on its reservations are defective and unsafe. Lennar constructed more than 450 townhomes and single-family homes across six Seminole reservations, including a community in Hollywood. According to...
Distracted Driving Causes Serious Motorcycle Crash On US-41 In Lutz, Tampa Man Injured
LUTZ, Fla. – A New Port Richey woman checking her GPS is cited as the cause of a serious collision that sent a Tampa motorcyclist to the hospital earlier today on US-41 in Hillsborough County. The incident occurred at approximately 11:05 AM on Saturday, October 4, 2025, near the...
Miami-Dade School District Seeks Solution for Stalled Bus Safety Camera Program
Six months after the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office suspended the school bus safety camera program—a joint effort between the school district, the sheriff’s office, and BusPatrol—the district is still searching for a way forward. Meanwhile, BusPatrol has enlisted two well-connected local lobbyists to help push the...
Central Florida Men Arrested for Racing on I-4
Two Central Florida men were recently arrested for racing on I-4. The two Tampa men were arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after they were caught racing each other on Interstate 4 near Davenport. At about 2:09am, a Polk County deputy notice a tan Honda Civic and a...
St. Pete pastor arrested during state-ordered street mural removal speaks out
A St. Petersburg pastor is speaking out after one of two charges against him and another city clergyman was dropped following their arrests during the state's removal of a "Black History Matters" street mural.
Eckerd students mourn Jane Goodall and remember her St. Petersburg visit
The death of Jane Goodall made for a somber, teary day on Eckerd’s campus, with many students recalling when they got to hear her speak in St. Petersburg just over a year ago. Goodall died in her sleep on Oct. 1 in Los Angeles, and many students turned to...
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Utilizes Aviation to Safely Locate Endangered Woman in Tampa
In a coordinated effort drawing on the strengths of both ground forces and aviation technology, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office successfully located and recovered a missing and endangered woman. The operation took place the evening of October 2, with the Aviation Section spotting the individual near a local...

















