‘Everyone is getting shot’: Pinellas high schooler accused of threatening to conduct a mass...
An East Lake High School student was arrested after being accused of threatening to kill or conduct a mass shooting, according to authorities.
A New Woodson Museum would benefit by waiting
St. Pete Rising reports that the Woodson African American Museum of Florida has revealed renderings for a new museum. It is an inspiring vision, and a new Woodson deserves serious consideration as a cultural anchor for St. Petersburg. The proposed 40,000 square foot museum is envisioned for the corner of...
St. Petersburg installs flood panels at NE sewer plant
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The city of St. Petersburg has begun installing flood panels on buildings at the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility, which will help keep the sewer plant operating during hurricanes, according to Public Works Administrator Claude Tankersley. “This is a very big upgrade,” he said. “We are...
Seminole empanadas prove popular draw for gluten-free fans
SEMINOLE — The blue board on the wall at Empanada Brothers lists 26 empanada flavors on white paper strips, some removed because they've sold out. Below them, a smaller sign declares: "Proud to be gluten free." Six years ago, when Camilo and Carrie Herron opened their small Seminole restaurant,...
Sunshine Skyway Bridge reopens after law enforcement activity forced closure
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Sunshine Skyway Bridge reopened Wednesday after law enforcement officials were forced to close it due to an investigation. St. Petersburg police said a “suspicious item” was left behind by someone who tried to jump off the bridge. Video from FL511 showed authorities using a robot during the...
13-year-old arrested for pointing laser at police helicopter in Tampa
TAMPA, FLA. (WSVN) - A 13-year-old is behind bars after, authorities said, he pointed a laser at a police helicopter. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies said the chopper was hit several times by the laser, which came from an apartment complex. Deputies responded to Angel Lacen’s home and took...
Florida Woman Arrested For Battery After Alleged Silly String Assault
A Clearwater woman faces criminal charges after Pinellas Park police say she allegedly used Silly String to attack a man at a local restaurant.
Clearwater-based street medics reject nonprofit model to reduce harm for neighbors
While moneyed nonprofits can lobby for governmental change, Clearwater-based harm reduction group Kaon City Medics group is taking direct action. The post Clearwater-based street medics reject nonprofit model to reduce harm for neighbors appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Penalty fees waived for after-the-fact permits in Pinellas County
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)—Pinellas County is waiving penalty fees for after-the-fact building permits through Dec. 31, 2025, the County announced. Waiving the penalty fees is to help residents in unincorporated areas bring storm-damaged properties into permitting compliance and to support long-term recovery. The...
Year after year, Tampa Bay comedian Johnny B keeps leveling up
Johnny B named Best Comedian in Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's Best of the Bay 2025. The post Year after year, Tampa Bay comedian Johnny B keeps leveling up appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
