Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County and sheriff’s office collaborate on new initiative
The Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County (JWB), in partnership with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, has unveiled a new initiative to help protect Pinellas children from cybercrimes and human trafficking. At a Monday media event held at the Sheriff’s Administration Building in Largo, JWB interim CEO Michael...
11-foot white shark pings off Florida Gulf Coast
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— An 11-foot shark was pinged off the Florida Gulf Coast on Monday, Ocearch said. Ripple, the 11-foot white shark, pinged on Dec. 8, around 6:40 a.m. in the Gulf. Ripple was tagged on Sept. 30, 2025, in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, and is the 106th white shark sampled in the Western Northern […]
Shore Acres residents skeptical of chances at securing federal storm recovery dollars
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When the Sunrise St. Pete application process opens Dec. 15, residents will have the chance to request a share of nearly $160 million to help them recover from Hurricanes Idalia and Helene. However, people who live in the Shore Acres neighborhood said they're doubtful it...
Walmart to open 2 stores in January 2026. See new locations.
With 2026 less than a month away, businesses are gearing up for upcoming openings, including Walmart. The retail giant has already wrapped up its openings for 2025 on Nov. 5 with its new location in Melissa, Texas, about 48 miles northeast of Dallas. According to the company, more openings are slated for January....
Applications for hurricane assistance in St. Pete to open Dec. 15
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The city of St. Pete will soon accept applications for residents affected by Hurricane Helene in 2024 and Hurricane Idalia in 2023. The city received nearly $160 million to help residents in the form of community development block grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...
Major Sarasota real estate firm to move into 400 Central in downtown St. Pete
Michael Saunders & Company will open a new 3,000 square foot office at 400 Central Avenue, marking a significant expansion for the longtime Gulf Coast real estate firm and adding momentum to one of downtown St. Petersburg’s most-watched developments. The announcement comes as The Residences at 400 Central prepares...
South St. Pete redevelopment plans stall for Tangerine Plaza
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Residents who have been hoping for a grocery store in south St. Pete will have to wait a bit longer. The development group chosen last year to remake Tangerine Plaza plans to ask city council Thursday for a one-year extension and over $22 million in city and county funds to get the project off...
3 Suspects Taken Into Custody For Counterfeit Currency In Central Florida
Three young suspects were taken into custody for counterfeit currency in Central Florida. Detectives assigned to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Economic Crimes Unit detained three suspects for possessing counterfeit currency. Detectives started an inquiry when local business owners in John’s Pass complained...
Pinellas County, FL, Lucky Dill restaurant found with 28 violations at Palm Harbor
The Lucky Dill, an American restaurant at 33180 US Highway 19 North in Palm Harbor, Pinellas County, Florida, received a warning from state inspectors after 28 violations were documented during a routine food safety inspection on December 5, 2025, conducted by the Florida Department of Business & Professional...
Florida Students Help Draft E-Bike Helmet Bill After Classmate’s Death
Florida high school students are playing a direct role in proposed state legislation aimed at increasing safety for young e-bike riders.
