Operation Van Diesel Dismantled Large-Scale Diesel Theft Organization in Florida
Operation Van Diesel dismantled a large-scale diesel theft organization in Florida. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister recently announced the results of the six-month investigation Operation Van Diesel, led by HCSO’s Organized Crime Task Force. The operation uncovered an elaborate, organized scheme that...
Two Arrested in Series of Central Florida Armed Robberies
Two individuals were arrested in a series of Central Florida armed robberies. In conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office assisted in arresting 39-year-old Andres Correa Jr. and his girlfriend,...
Permit delays in St. Pete
The signs of recovery are everywhere in St. Petersburg after last year’s hurricanes, but for some residents, they aren’t even close to being back to normal. They’re still waiting for permits to start rebuilding their lives. Genevieve Curtis reports.
El Bandido Yankee Tequila Is Strong Stuff
Just a few weekends ago, Steve Miklos and Steve Fehrmann double-barrel-rolled their way into offshore racing history during the St. Petersburg Grand Prix in their Mod V-class El Bandido Yankee Tequila raceboat. Even the most seasoned observers of the sport had never seen anything like their 29-foot Extreme V-bottom...
St. Petersburg flood victims open Dam It Defense
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A pair of friends whose St. Petersburg homes were flooded by Hurricane Helene have opened a new business, Dam It Defense, which sells barriers aimed at preventing flooding. “We figured it out, we built it, designed it, and one thing led to another and it...
St. Pete flood barrier fabricator finds immediate success
Enrico Palmerino never intended to start another business after Hurricane Helene flooded his home in St. Petersburg. He also didn’t trust what he found on the market to protect his family. Palmerino went to work fabricating a flood barrier system without worrying about profit margins. He used a reinforced...
FHP Arrests Seminole Woman in Marion County Hit-and-Run Fatality
MARION COUNTY – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has arrested a Seminole, Florida woman in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in Marion County earlier this week. According to FHP, the crash happened at approximately 7:57 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the intersection of State...
Pinellas County Jail visitations to go virtual
Inmates at the Pinellas County Jail have been able to speak with family and friends through a virtual platform since Sept. 17. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has decided to implement a new visitation system after partnering with technology company Smart Communications. It is available daily between 8 a.m. and...
St. Petersburg’s ‘Happiness Ambassador’ finds healing in unique grief project
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For years, Adam Peters has been known around his St. Petersburg neighborhood as a “Happiness Ambassador.” His Community Happiness Project — a colorful and quirky installation in his front yard — has drawn in families, neighbors and passersby, all looking to enjoy a moment of peace, connection,...
Florida Woman Arrested After Assaulting Man with Silly String
Police in Pinellas Park say a Florida woman turned a party supply into a weapon during an unexpected restaurant altercation last week. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by Fox 13 , 48-year-old Krystl Watts confronted a man at the OCC Road House on 49th Street North on Thursday night. Instead of using her...
