St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport eyes major expansion as commissioners prepare key vote
CLEARWATER, Fla. - PIE is in the middle of a historic growth streak, breaking monthly passenger records since February and projecting its biggest year ever in 2025. Airport leaders said the rapid increase in travelers is straining its aging infrastructure, prompting a multi-phase plan to expand facilities and develop...
18-year-old dying from rare brain cancer baptized with community’s help
A community in Florida came together to fulfill the baptism wish of Caden Speck, an 18-year-old from Georgia battling a rare form of brain cancer.
Families invited to field day ‘playdate’ with Largo Police
Largo Police Department is inviting families to kick off Thanksgiving weekend by joining officers for Field Day at Largo Central Park, featuring fun, games and safety resources. Monday, November 24th, 10AM-12PM.
Revised plans advance for 13-story affordable housing tower in downtown St. Pete
A long-awaited residential redevelopment on the west side of Mirror Lake in downtown St. Pete is finally making progress, more than two years after the project was first awarded. Pinellas County Schools’ 1.36-acre property, located at 296 Mirror Lake Drive and home to the 101-year-old Tomlinson building, is now one...
122 missing, endangered Florida children rescued 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.
Narcotics and weapons seized within 1,000 feet of Tampa middle school
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) seized weapons and narcotics while conducting a search warrant at an apartment located on Belmere Parkway, Tampa— located within 1,000 feet of Ben Hill Middle School. According to the HCSO, during the search, detectives found a variety of illegal...
City-owned grocery store debate stalls in St. Pete
City officials continue working to address persistent food insecurity issues in South St. Petersburg. Reaching a consensus on potential solutions presents another challenge. A city council committee, as stated in the Nov. 13 agenda, initially planned to have a second discussion regarding “municipally-owned grocery...
Tampa Bay area veterans gifted laptops to help navigate VA benefits
TAMPA, Fla. — For the veterans who served our country, navigating the VA health care system is not always easy, as much of it is done online. It can be especially difficult for older veterans who may lack access to computers, or struggle to use them. Pam Plager, program...
Hogfish Fishing: A Fall Favorite for Florida
Florida's Gulf Coast has become ground zero for fall hogfish fishing. These delicious oddballs aren't difficult to catch with the right gear and tactics. The post Hogfish Fishing: A Fall Favorite for Florida appeared first on Sport Fishing Mag .
Florida Driver Accused of Hitting 107 mph While Racing to Little Caesars Before Closing
A Florida woman is facing a misdemeanor charge after deputies say she was caught driving nearly twice the speed limit while trying to make it to a pizza restaurant before closing time. According to an arrest affidavit from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy on routine patrol spotted a...
