Saint Petersburg FL

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — The Treasure Island commissioner says several other commissioners are "under investigation." Commissioner Chris Clark says he's working with law enforcement about possible corruption aimed at getting him fired from his regular job and to resign. There’s more drama in Treasure Island after one...

Tubular Tokes, a smoke shop in the Grand Central District, is under new ownership. The establishment has a complex history, particularly due to its former owner. Skylar Strickland was not only known for rude behavior towards customers – some called him the “vape Nazi,” a reference to a famous episode of Seinfeld –...

One of the Southeast’s most popular barbecue spots is making its Tampa Bay debut. Moe’s Original BBQ, which first rose to fame in Alabama, is opening Jan. 12 at Bardmoor Promenade in Seminole, located at 10801 Starkey Road. The award-winning fast-casual chain is known for its in-house smoked...

TAMPA, Florida - A federal jury has convicted Cristian Daniel Diaz-Garcia, a 27-year-old illegal alien from Honduras, on charges including aggravated identity theft and false representation of a Social Security number. Diaz-Garcia faces up to 24 years in federal prison, with sentencing set for March 17, 2026. ...

After more than a decade of serving hot doughnuts on 4th Street, St. Petersburg’s only Krispy Kreme location is set to close. Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast-casual chain known for burritos and bowls, will replace the Krispy Kreme at 9100 4th Street North. According to a newly filed application...

A late night traffic stop in the Tampa Bay area led to the arrest of a teenager after law enforcement reported extreme speeding on a busy interstate.

PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - An 18-year-old driver in a stolen vehicle died after a crash Monday night in Palmetto, deputies said. Deputies received an alert about a stolen vehicle out of Hillsborough County about 8 p.m. Jan. 5 and later located the stolen Honda Accord on U.S. 41, according to authorities. Deputies...

TAMPA, Florida - Shannon Luster, a 49-year-old from Largo, has been arrested and charged with bank robbery, according to United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe. If convicted, Luster faces up to 20 years in federal prison. The criminal complaint alleges that Luster robbed two Clearwater banks at gunpoint, with...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A collision on Monday evening involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle has left a Holiday man dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers were dispatched to the scene on US-19 south of Alderman Road around 6:40 p.m. on January 5, 2026. According...

Florida is about to treat animal cruelty the way it treats sex crimes. Starting January 1, 2026, the state will post the names of convicted animal abusers on a searchable public database run by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The registry exists because of what happened to one dog...