Florida Woman Arrested for Driving 107 MPH in a 55 Zone While Rushing to...
PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA — Deputies in Pinellas County arrested a 21-year-old woman from Holiday after she was caught driving 107 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone, allegedly racing to reach a Little Caesars pizza restaurant before it closed for the night. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s...
Park expansion adds green space to Harbordale
Fifty-five-hundred square feet may be smaller than the lot of an average home, but for the residents of Harbordale, a neighborhood on St. Petersburg’s South Side, it’s enough to open up a whole new world. That beginning was celebrated Friday as Mayor Ken Welch and City officials including...
South Pinellas’ new walking trail debuts in Gulfport this weekend
The Discover Gulfport Walking Trail combines four shorter routes and is meant to be a safe and accessible way to explore the city. The post South Pinellas’ new walking trail debuts in Gulfport this weekend appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Madeira Beach VFW needs $200K to reopen in January after being damaged in the...
MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. - The VFW means a lot to the veterans who spend time there, and VFW Post 4256 in Madeira Beach has been out of commission for well over a year due to storm damage. "The surge blew our doors open and we took about 38, 40 inches...
Mythos Greek Bistro Opening in St. Petersburg
The space formerly occupied by the Salty Nun, which closed earlier this year, will soon be home to a new Greek restaurant: Mythos Greek Bistro. The new restaurant promises authentic Greek cuisine with a singular, chef-driven approach. “We’re bringing in Chef Kostas, who has been doing this for years,” co-owner...
Sprawling Xmas Bar brings a tropical winter wonderland to St. Pete
Christmas has arrived on Central Avenue. Forward Hospitality Group’s annual Xmas Bar at Glamper is a veritable Winter Wonderland, and it is now open in downtown St. Pete. If you haven’t been before, Xmas Bar isn’t the typical holiday pop-up where it’s just the same old bar with a few lights and candy canes. Glamper’s...
Firefighters battle large blaze at Pinellas Park business with hazardous chemicals
Residents in a Pinellas Park neighborhood were urged to stay indoors Friday evening as crews battled a large fire at a business with hazardous chemicals.
Tampa felon driving with suspended license arrested, numerous drugs found in vehicle: HCSO
A traffic stop for a suspended license led Hillsborough County deputies to discover large amounts of drugs in the vehicle of a 13-time convicted felon, the sheriff’s office said. The vehicle was searched and deputies found bags of fentanyl, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, powder cocaine and marijuana. Jeraile Sanders...
Convicted murderer arrested after shooting his mom’s neighbor in Tampa, deputies say
A convicted murderer is back behind bars after Hillsborough County deputies said he shot his mother's neighbor, leaving the neighbor with serious injuries.
Florida Family’s Fishing Trip Turns Into A Rescue Mission For A Baby Animal
Witnessing wildlife up close in their natural surroundings is always a magical experience. There’s something mesmerizing about seeing animals go about their daily lives, whether you’re picnicking, hiking, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon by the water. Moments like these remind us how connected we are to the...

















