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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — This weekend, veterans were able to find helpful resources all in one place. The VA Hospital in Bay Pines hosted a Resource Fair on the Medical Center’s campus. Multiple agencies and organizations were on hand, offering a wide range of information and services. What...

LAKELAND, Fla. – A routine traffic stop on Saturday afternoon led to the arrest of a Lakeland man on an active felony warrant, as well as new drug charges. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), 40-year-old Matthew Joseph Koscin was arrested after a deputy observed him commit a traffic infraction...

A drunk Florida man allegedly mowed down a woman who was riding an "E-bike" and then drove for "approximately eight blocks" with her body on his windshield before she became "dislodged," cops say The post Hammered 22-year-old drives 8 blocks with woman's body on windshield of his Nissan Altima after mowing her down...

Buya Izakaya + Ramen has closed in St. Pete’s Edge District, but it’s not the end of the story for Buya’s Tampa Bay location: Buya will reopen in Downtown St. Petersburg, according to coverage by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. The new Buya, which is planning to open...

A fugitive wanted for a 2023 Michigan homicide was recently arrested in Tampa. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34-year-old Daniel Ray Partee, a fugitive wanted in connection with a 2023 homicide case in Michigan. The Temple Terrace Police Department contacted HCSO members after a citizen returned...

TAMPA, Fla. — David Taylor, who calls himself “Apostle” and “Jesus’s best friend” and claims God has given him “the keys to the Kingdom on Earth,” was accused of using his Christian church for crimes, according to federal agents who estimated his “ministry” had received about $50 million in donations since 2014.

St. Petersburg’s sun-soaked shores aren’t just famous for pristine beaches and perfect weather, they’re a seafood lover’s paradise, too! The city’s restaurant scene showcases the Gulf’s bounty in spectacular fashion, from humble fish shacks to upscale waterfront dining. Whether you crave buttery lobster, blackened...

GULFPORT, Fla. (WFLA) — The Gulfport Police Department said a woman was killed in a hit-and-run Saturday night. The woman was riding a bike near Tangerine Avenue and 49th Street South at around 10 p.m. when she was struck by a passing car. Gulfport PD said she died of her injuries at the scene. The […]

Two gaming establishments in St. Petersburg were raided and shut down for illegal gambling in a joint action by the Florida Gaming Control Commission and local police. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department's Facebook post, enforcement operations were conducted on Tuesday last week at the Fun Arcade on...

ST PETE BEACH, Fla. — St. Pete Beach is moving forward with a multi-year project to replace aging drainage pipes — some more than 100 years old — as flooding continues to affect major roadways and neighborhoods. Residents say the situation has become increasingly frustrating. David Nixon,...