Man accused of force-feeding and throwing seagull on Treasure Island Beach
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. - A 20-year-old man was arrested on Treasure Island Beach after he allegedly jumped on a seagull and force-fed it before flinging it around 20 feet in the air. On Friday, multiple witnesses told responding deputies that Delvis Sanchez lured the seagull over with food before attacking...
No Flash, Still Fined: Florida’s School Zone Speed Camera Law Rakes In Millions
Florida law allows school zone camera tickets without flashing beacons, sparking outrage as zero appeals succeed in Hillsborough County
From hive to business: Florida beekeepers get a boost on World Honey Bee Day
BRADENTON, Fla. - The University of Florida is helping beekeepers across the state transform their passion into a profession. Backed by a $626,000 USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program grant, UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) selected 30 beekeepers to join a two-year program...
VIDEO: Man is shot at 9 times while sitting in Riverview hotel parking lot
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said a man is lucky to be alive after his car was shot at nine times while he was sitting in a hotel parking lot in Riverview.
Utility wins $20 million legal fight after dangerous chemicals found in drinking water: ‘It...
"This agreement will benefit public water systems nationwide." Utility wins $20 million legal fight after dangerous chemicals found in drinking water: 'It will be transformative' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Man charged with attempted murder after shooting victim nine times: HCSO
A man was arrested on Aug. 15 after he shot a victim nine times while he was sitting in his car in a Riverview hotel parking lot, authorities said.
First suspect in Foolio ‘gang war’ murder will go to trial Monday
TAMPA, Fla. — Jury selection will begin in Hillsborough County court Monday for the first trial related to the 2024 murder of Jacksonville rapper Charles Jones, also known as Foolio. Alicia Andrews is the first of five suspects to stand trial in the case. She is accused of first-degree...
The Mojito Pork At This Sandwich Shop In Florida Is So Good, It’s Worth...
Tucked away in a Riverview strip mall, Box of Cubans has quietly become a culinary destination that has sandwich enthusiasts plotting road trips across Florida. The unassuming storefront might not catch your eye as you drive by, but the aroma of slow-roasted pork and freshly pressed Cuban bread has a way of stopping...
This Whimsical Garden In Florida Was Ripped From The Pages Of A Storybook
Sometimes the most enchanting discoveries happen when you least expect them, like finding a twenty-dollar bill in your old jeans or stumbling upon a botanical fairy tale in downtown St. Petersburg. Sunken Gardens is that rare gem that makes you wonder if someone accidentally left a portal to another dimension...
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Hosts “Coffee with A Cop – Back to School Edition”...
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is inviting the community to a unique back-to-school event, aiming to foster connections between law enforcement officials and residents. According to a recent social media post from the PCSO, they will host the latest "Coffee with A Cop" session next Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM...
