Bee population declines worry local apiarists
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Honeybee and native bee populations in Florida have been on the decline, according to studies done by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This decline has led to concerns for beekeepers, specifically St. Petersburg’s Noble Nectar Apiaries’ co-owner Allison Davis. Davis’ family owned and...
Teen rescued from suspected human traffickers
A missing 15-year-old girl has been located, and two suspected human traffickers are behind bars following a joint operation between the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Lakeland Police Department. Aaron Mesmer reports.
Teen arrested Florida after multiple vehicle break-ins reported: Sheriff
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A teen was arrested after he was accused of breaking into several vehicles in central Florida. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), on Thursday at 4:46 a.m., deputies responded to 13000 Kain Palms Court after they received reports of several vehicles were found with...
Man arrested in fatal hit-and-run
HILLSBOROUGH, Fla. (WWSB) - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with a fatal crash that occurred in Riverview on the morning of July 4. At approximately 4:50 a.m., HCSO received a 911 call reporting a serious crash near the intersection of Providence Road and Bloomingdale Avenue....
Boustan Prepares for South Florida Debut
The Canadian-born brand has locations opening in Clearwater and Miami
Pinellas officials face a tough crowd trying to get beach renourishment easements
After Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton pushed beach dunes into homes and businesses along Gulf Boulevard last year, you could think that property owners there would be lining up to back a planned sand renourishment. But instead, more than 130 property owners in an arc from Sand Key to Upham...
Largo resident has medical emergency mowing lawn, firefighters finish the job
When you call 911 in Largo, you'll get a quick response from first responders ready to help. And sometimes, they'll mow your lawn, too.
USF report finds Florida among states with highest rates of human trafficking
A University of South Florida report shows that Florida was among the states with the highest rates of human trafficking last year. The USF Trafficking in Persons Risk to Resilience Lab was in charge of developing the report after it was selected as the state repository for anonymous human trafficking data under a...
Florida Department of Transportation threatens city funding over street murals like rainbow crosswalks
Local advocates repainting the city’s Progressive Pride Street Mural ahead of St Pete Pride 2025 (Photo by Ryan Williams-Jent) The Florida Department of Transportation issued a sweeping memo July 2 threatening to withhold funding from cities over any “pavement surface markings” that aren’t “uniform and consistent.”
Castille Urbana condominiums offer a distinct alternative to Downtown St. Pete high rises
As demand for downtown St. Petersburg real estate continues to rise, a quieter kind of luxury is drawing attention. Castille Urbana, a five-story mid-rise condominium developed by NJR Castille Urbana, is nearing sellout with only six three-bedroom units remaining, and it’s offering something many downtown high-rises...