Chabad of St. Petersburg says light of Chanukah needed after attack
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — People around the world are reacting to this weekend's shooting in Bondi Beach, including the Bay area. Rabbi Alter Korf of Chabad of St. Petersburg said the organization has increased security for this week's Chanukah events, but he said it's even more important now to move forward with...
Storm survivors in St. Petersburg can finally apply for long-awaited federal recovery aid
More than a year after hurricanes Idalia and Helene battered St. Petersburg, thousands of storm survivors can now apply for long-awaited federal disaster recovery assistance, city officials announced. The program, called Sunrise St. Pete, is backed by nearly $160 million in federal Community Development Block...
Tampa General-USF Health donates hundreds of presents to Hillsborough County children in foster care
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa General-USF Health staffers are making sure hundreds of foster children have presents to unwrap Christmas morning. On Monday, 1500 gifts donated by TGH team members were loaded into a large truck to be delivered to 500 foster children in time for Christmas. Kim Christine, a TGH...
THANK YOU! Thanks To Your Generosity We Collected 343 Bikes for Toys for Tots...
Tampa Bay always shows up for our community and this year you completely blew us away. We collected 343 bikes for kids for Toys for Tots, AND filled almost 4 full size moving trucks with toys, too. So thank you, and the kids of Tampa Bay thank you, too. And...
Largo police plead for community’s help in locating missing man with dementia
LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — The Largo Police Department held a press conference Monday afternoon to discuss ongoing efforts to locate a missing man. Monday marks day four of the search for Petro Kuqo, but Largo Police Chief Mike Loux said his department is optimistic that he will be found safe. Kuqo was last seen at […]
Tampa Bay Neighborhoods With Dazzling Christmas Lights
Looking for some ways to get into the holiday spirit without breaking the bank? You've come to the right place! One of our favorite holiday traditions is driving around neighborhoods in the Tampa metro area to see some of the best Christmas lights displays. Scroll down to see our favorite neighborhoods.
Pinellas County considers stricter oversight of retail pet stores after hundreds of violations
Nearly 400 citations were issued to Pinellas County pet stores in the past year, according to county records. Commissioners are set to consider new regulations Tuesday aimed at animal care, inspections, and transparency. Animal advocates say the proposed rules stop short of banning pet stores but raise minimum...
Woman arrested for stealing mail in Pinellas County neighborhood
A 41-year-old woman is accused of stealing a pile of mail from residents across two neighborhoods in Pinellas County early Sunday morning.
All Pinellas County School District volunteers will b required to undergo Level 2 background...
LARGO, Fla. - By next school year, all volunteers with the Pinellas County School District will be required to undergo Level 2 background screening. "We have increased the safety and security of every aspect of our schools. And this was just one additional area that we could work and increase the safety," Mistine...
Pinellas County, FL: Breakfast Spot, The Bayou Cafe Shut Down A 10th Time During...
The Bayou Cafe at 118 East Tarpon Avenue in Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County, was temporarily closed by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation on December 4, 2025, after inspectors found 11 total violations during a routine food inspection. The breakfast and lunch spot, housed in a former...

















