Family of Largo Navy veteran killed in motorcycle crash urge drivers to ‘look twice’
LARGO, Fla. - As orange ribbons mark National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month this May, the family of Sean Jennings Jr. is honoring his memory with a message they hope could save lives. One year after the 22-year-old Navy veteran was killed in a motorcycle crash in Pinellas County, his loved...
Blood, Bullets, And Bricks: St. Pete Robbery Gone Wrong Ends In Major Cocaine Bust
Darren Kegler ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A violent confrontation at a St. Petersburg duplex has...
Woman and 4-Year-Old Girl Die in Largo Mobile Home Fire That Shocked the Neighborhood
Fatal Fire Kills Mother and Child at Largo Mobile Home Park on Belcher Road It was 2:20 in the morning […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Crash delays Sunshine Skyway Bridge drivers Wednesday morning
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Northbound lanes of I-275 are crawling for nearly 5 miles, due to a crash on Sunshine Skyway Bridge. As of 7:45 a.m., travel lanes are not blocked and the crash is on the shoulder, but significant delays remain. Morning commuters should plan ahead for at...
New Largo City Hall opens next week, marking downtown redevelopment milestone
LARGO, Fla. — In one week, the new $85-million Largo City Hall will officially open its doors for the first time. This long-awaited facility, called Horizon West Bay, sits at the heart of downtown Largo. This project has been years in the making. Groundbreaking took place in October 2022...
After trial cut short, Pinellas Schools mulls future of weapon detection systems
LARGO, Fla. — After a trial period for weapons detection systems at two high schools was cut short, Pinellas County Schools Superintendent Kevin Hendrick plans to discuss any potential future for the program with school board members Tuesday. In early April, the district started a pilot program at Gibbs...
Smash Hit: Pro Pickleball’s Biggest Stars Are Heading To St. Petersburg
Florida Smash ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The fast-growing world of professional pickleball is officially landing...
Coastal areas dodge most storms, but a few could still pop up tonight
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - After a more active storm setup developed across parts of Florida Tuesday, coastal areas like Sarasota and Bradenton appear likely to avoid the worst of the weather as the strongest storms continue favoring inland and eastern sections of the state. A few isolated showers or thunderstorms...
Two Chefs Bring New Orleans Brunch to St. Pete Sunday
The Tides Market and Eat, Art, Love will host a New Orleans-style brunch collaboration on Sunday, May 17. It starts at 8 am and wraps up at 2 p.m. You'll find Eat, Art, Love at 589 22nd St. S. in St. Pete's Warehouse Arts District. Chef Jon and Chef Mario...
Florida gas prices remain above $4 per gallon
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Florida drivers are still feeling pressure at the pump. AAA listed Florida’s average price for regular gas at $4.357 a gallon Tuesday, while the national average stood at $4.504. In the Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice metro area, the average price for regular gas was $4.321 a gallon. That...
