Two charged in car burglaries, credit card fraud
Two suspected auto thieves were busted Tuesday night in a string of auto thefts and burglaries that spanned from Tampa to Pinellas County. Kylie Jones reports.
Bay Area emergency officials urge residents to sign up for alert notifications after deadly...
TAMPA, Fla. - In the wake of deadly flash flooding in Texas that claimed at least 120 lives, emergency leaders are pushing for more residents to sign up for emergency alert notifications. What we know:. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor posted a video on social media Wednesday, urging the public to...
Judge denies a man early termination of his probation after deadly boat crash
We are hearing from a family that feels they are finally getting justice for their daughter who died in a boat wreck almost five years ago.
The Big Catch at Salt Creek in Pinellas County, FL, was found with 26...
The Big Catch at Salt Creek was cited for 26 violations during a July 7, 2025, inspection by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, marking another troubling chapter for the St. Petersburg restaurant, which was previously ordered to close in April due to roach infestations and other health...
Fatal Crash Under Investigation on Roosevelt Boulevard
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A man died following a crash at a gas station on Roosevelt Boulevard Tuesday morning. According to investigators, just after 8:30 a.m., a Chevrolet Malibu driven by 63-year-old Johnnie Miller entered the parking lot of the Circle K located at 10600 Roosevelt Blvd N. The vehicle struck a parked...
The Burgers At This Florida Restaurant Are So Good, You’ll Want To Keep Them...
There’s a place in St. Petersburg where time stands still, ketchup flows like wine, and burgers have achieved legendary status among locals who speak of them in hushed, reverent tones. El Cap Restaurant isn’t trying to be trendy or Instagram-worthy – it’s been too busy perfecting the art of...
A tropical “Xmas in July” pop-up bar is coming to St. Pete this summer
In what will be a Very Florida experience, a tropical “Xmas in July” pop-up bar is taking over downtown St. Pete this week. Glamper St. Pete, the latest concept on the Jannus Block from local stars Forward Hospitality Group, announced that it will transform into a Christmas-y tropical oasis for the rest of the month.
St. Pete police use specialized ballistic database to solve crimes faster
8 On Your Side is taking a closer look at the investigative tools the St. Pete Police Department uses to fight crime.
Aldi to replace Winn-Dixie on 4th Street North in St. Pete
A major shakeup is coming to one of St. Pete’s long-standing grocery stores. After serving the community for 35 years, the Winn-Dixie at 11100 4th Street North in the Bayview Shopping Plaza is set to close on August 3rd and undergo a $1.7 million renovation to become an Aldi.
Heritage Oaks nears completion, kicking off Rainbow Village redevelopment in Largo
LARGO, Fla. — The first phase of the long-awaited Rainbow Village redevelopment project is nearing completion in Largo’s Ridgecrest neighborhood. The new Heritage Oaks senior housing complex will include 80 affordable one-bedroom apartments, replacing 48 outdated public housing units that once stood on the site....