Deputies seize drugs, cash and a firearm from Tampa residence
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) seized large quantities of illegal narcotics, a firearm, and thousands of dollars in cash following a search warrant in Tampa. Justin Bueso, 20, was arrested after an HCSO Gang Unit investigation led deputies to obtain a warrant for a...
See the 19 new murals in St. Pete created through SHINE Mural Festival
The SHINE Mural Festival, an annual celebration by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, has wrapped up its 11th year of turning our city walls into a vibrant, world-class outdoor gallery. This year’s theme, SHINE: Origins, spotlighted 17 local artists who transformed 19 walls across St. Pete between November 7 and 16.
St. Pete Country fest kicks off Friday at Vinoy Park. Here’s what to know
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Grab your hats and cowboy boots because St. Pete Country Fest is this weekend in downtown St. Pete. Performers are saddling up for a sold-out festival over the next three days right on the water at Vinoy Park. The lineup is stacked with country music stars such as Treaty Oak Revival, Parker...
Documentary highlights legendary St. Pete Boxing Club
A rugged, no-frills boxing gym in South St. Petersburg has helped produce four world champions. However, the gym’s rich history remains unknown to most outsiders. That will soon change. A local filmmaking prodigy made it his mission to put a long-overdue spotlight on the St. Pete Boxing Club, where he also trains.
Donut delivery surprises and inspires JHop teachers
Last month, JHop Principal Scott made an unexpected visit to classrooms with a large box of donuts for teachers. The surprise visit caught everyone’s attention and made the day feel a little more special. Principal Scott passed out donuts to each teacher as appreciation for teachers working hard and always doing...
Faith leaders, local officials condemn harassment of USF Muslim students during prayer
TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough County officials, along with Muslim and Christian leaders, are condemning a viral social media video that shows members of the USF Muslim Student Association being taunted by three men as they prayed on Tuesday. “Let me be perfecting clear. What happened to these peacefully praying...
Shutdown delays $160 million storm recovery program in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg’s leadership planned to open applications for a $160 million storm recovery program this month. The federally funded initiative became another casualty of the longest government shutdown in U.S. History. Mayor Ken Welch’s final City Hall on Tour event of 2025, held Thursday evening at the Coliseum,...
Florida man accused of stealing and altering truck, tossing backpack of meth into bushes
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida man was arrested after he stole a truck in Plant City and then attempted to conceal the truck's identity by altering its appearance. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says at about 1:50 p.m., deputies found the suspect, identified as Eric Wells,...
14-year-old charged after bringing gun to Plant City middle school
Video: Catch up on the latest top stories from across Tampa Bay PLANT CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said a teenage boy was arrested and charged after bringing a gun onto his middle school campus last week. On Nov. 20, HCSO got word of an armed student at Tomlin Middle School. […]
Winn-Dixie in Seminole may be redeveloped into 208-unit luxury apartment community
A 208-unit apartment community has been proposed for the site of an existing Winn-Dixie in Seminole. Birmingham-based LIV Development is seeking approval to demolish the 55,316 square foot grocery store at 8740 Park Boulevard and replace it with Livano Park and Park, a Class A apartment complex with one-, two-, and...
