Traffic stop in St. Pete leads to resisting arrest charge, highlights 25-foot ‘Halo’ law
A woman said a traffic stop led to her uncle being taken down to the ground by St. Pete police and then put in handcuffs, but he wasn't in the car.
Young man with rare brain cancer fulfills dying wish to be baptized in the...
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WTSP) - A Florida community rallied around an 18-year-old man with a rare brain cancer whose dying wish was to be baptized in the Gulf of Mexico. Caden Speck, 18, is being treated in Atlanta for what his family says is one of the rarest forms of brain cancer in the world. He was diagnosed in...
St. Petersburg’s MLK Parade retains tourism funding
The new group overseeing St. Petersburg’s storied Martin Luther King Jr. Parade will receive the same tourism funding as its previous organizers. Pinellas County’s Tourist Development Council unanimously approved the $65,000 award Thursday, despite some financial concerns. Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival, Inc., has...
FL sheriff: Change in how long juveniles can be detained has led to ‘drastic...
TAMPA — Legislation signed into Florida law in 2022 that changed how long juveniles can be held in pre-trial detention before adjudicatory hearings has led to a “drastic reduction” in crimes such as auto robberies, a top law enforcement official said Wednesday. “There were kids 13, 14, 15-years-old prolifically...
FBI investigating ‘violent’ trafficking operation linked to Florida farm
Three men have received decades-long federal prison sentences for their involvement in a violent conspiracy that involved alien smuggling and kidnapping, spanning from Cuba to South Florida and Louisiana.
These Ruskin, FL based Kittens are the latest up for adoption and in need...
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around ruskin..
Central Gyro to bring authentic Greek food to Central Avenue next year
After seven years of serving New York–style pies and Italian comfort food on the 500 block of Central Avenue, Tony’s Pizza owner Vjollca Dervishi is preparing to launch a brand-new concept, one she says will bring an authentic taste of Greece to downtown St. Pete. Set to open...
Foot Locker Backs Out of HQ Move to Florida
Foot Locker’s future headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida is no more, reports Footwear News (FN). In a memo from St. Petersburg city development administrator James Corbett, which was seen by FN, the retailer has “reevaluated” its corporate strategy following its $2.4 billion acquisition by Dick’s Sporting Goods...
St. Pete business offering place for artists, small-batch producers
The Merchant is a purveyor of local goods located in downtown St. Petersburg, known for showcasing handmade products and art created by Tampa Bay–area makers. The shop opened to provide local artists, small-batch producers, and craftspeople a place to sell their work in a curated, community-driven setting. Located...
122 missing, endangered Florida children found in task force operation
A task force comprised of local, state and federal law enforcement groups located and recovered 122 missing and endangered Florida children, the US Marshals announced Monday.
