Another page turns for shuttered newspaper plant
When the Tampa Bay Times began printing newspapers in Lakeland in 2021, the company shuttered and sold its 60-year-old St. Petersburg printing and distribution facility at 1301 34th Street N. This week, Texas-based real estate investment firm Crow Holdings submitted preliminary plans for a multi-family apartment and...
Cruise passenger rushed to Tampa hospital after medical emergency at sea
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A man was rushed from a cruise ship to a nearby hospital after he experienced a medical emergency. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says its Marine Unit responded around 4:15 p.m. on July 24 to help a cruise passenger having a medical emergency. The...
Social Media Scammer Busted: Tampa Woman Ran ‘Tap-In’ ATM Fraud Ring
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A sophisticated “tap-in” ATM fraud scheme, allegedly orchestrated through social media, has been dismantled by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Economic Crimes Section, leading to the arrest of a Tampa woman. Janetcilize Martinez, 24, was taken into custody on July 29, 2025,...
Raising Cane’s opens first St. Petersburg location
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (July 30, 2025) – Raising Cane’s is officially bringing its famous chicken fingers to St. Petersburg. The brand will open its first restaurant in the city on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 2700 Tyrone Blvd. N., kicking off the launch with a full day of giveaways, music and signature southern flavor. The...
Man Arrested After Firing at Apartment Staff, Barricading Himself in Tampa Parking Lot
TAMPA, Fla. — A 29-year-old man is in custody after opening fire on two apartment staff members and barricading himself inside a vehicle at the Viridian Apartments on Wednesday morning, July 30, 2025. Around 9:59 a.m., the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of an erratic individual at the The...
Florida man accused of trying to break into cars at Wawa, caught after foot...
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A man didn't get very far after he led deputies on a short foot chase after he was caught trying to break into cars at a Wawa gas station. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says on Tuesday, its deputies responded to a man who was accused of pulling on car door handles at Wawa at...
Three amazing under-the-radar breakfast spots in Pinellas County
Three of the best breakfast spots Pinellas County has to offer. No frills, family-friendly comfort food spots in St. Pete, Clearwater, and Pinellas Park. We’ll let others debate which meal is the most important, but we’re happy to agree that an indulgent breakfast is one of the best parts of the day—even if you need...
This Cozy Restaurant In Florida Has A Shrimp Pasta Known Throughout The State
Sometimes you stumble upon culinary magic in the most unassuming places, and SeaBreeze Island Grill in Redington Shores is exactly that kind of delightful surprise. Nestled along Gulf Boulevard with the gentle sounds of the Gulf of Mexico providing nature’s soundtrack, this coastal gem has been quietly building a...
‘I’d tell him to come back’: Mother of man shot and killed in St....
A grief-stricken mother now carries the eternal weight of losing her eldest son after he was shot and killed Tuesday evening.
Homicide Investigation Underway in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg – A homicide investigation is ongoing after a man was shot and killed Tuesday night in the 1200 block of 9th Avenue South. At approximately 9:07 p.m., officers with the St. Petersburg Police Department responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a 39-year-old man, identified as...
