Iranian-Americans relieved by fall of Ayatollah Khomeini — but questions remain about country’s future
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Iranian-Americans are relieved to see the fall of Ayatollah Khomeini, but so many questions remain about Iran's future that they say it is not yet time for a full celebration. What they're saying:. Siavash Moradi, who owns an Iranian restaurant on Gulf-to-Bay in Clearwater, has been busy...
Florida man sentenced for Okaloosa County murder
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from March. 2, 2026 OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man from St. Petersburg has been found guilty of second-degree murder in Okaloosa County. According to a news release from the Office of the State Attorney, First Judicial Court of Florida, Jerrish Stephens, 45, was found...
Pinellas County School Board Approves Two Closures as Enrollment Falls
The Pinellas County School Board voted Tuesday to shutter Cross Bayou Elementary in Pinellas Park and Disston Academy in Gulfport when the 2025-26 school year wraps up. These decisions stem from the district's Planning for Progress initiative. Cross Bayou Elementary educates about 250 kids. It sits at 40% capacity...
Renovated Florida Publix opens this week, 2 more coming soon
Welcome shoppers! A newly renovated Publix supermarket in Florida is reopening on March 5, the Lakeland-based company announced on its website . The existing store in Clearwater, originally renovated from an Albertson's store in 2009, was demolished to be rebuilt in the popular grocery chain's new shopper-friendly...
Bringing the Outdoors In: Why Sunrooms Are a Smart Investment for Florida Homeowners
Florida homeowners understand the value of sunshine. With warm temperatures and bright skies throughout much of the year, creating a seamless connection between indoor comfort and outdoor beauty is more than a luxury. It is a lifestyle choice. That is why professionally designed sunrooms continue to grow in...
St. Pete Firestone Grand Prix draws thousands for final races
Over 100,000 people with a need for speed filled downtown St. Petersburg Sunday afternoon for the final lap in the Firestone Grand Prix.
📅 Madeira Beach Commission Meeting on March 4 at 6 PM
The Madeira Beach Board of Commissioners will meet on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Commission Chambers at 300 Municipal Drive. You can watch live on Spectrum Channel 640 or through the City’s website on YouTube.
Document shows Centerstone of Florida knew home was unlicensed
Centerstone of Florida knowingly sent mentally ill clients to an unlicensed assisted living facility operated by an 80-year-old convicted felon , an employee confirmed in a deposition tied to a double-murder case, an indication the taxpayer-funded behavioral health hospital violated state law. Mary Jennings, a...
Publix Expands in Pinellas County — And Continues Dominance Across Florida’s Grocery Landscape
Florida’s beloved hometown grocery chain Publix Super Markets is continuing its steady expansion with two new store openings scheduled in March 2026 — reinforcing its role as not just a key retailer but a central economic presence across the Sunshine State. The new stores will open next month...
Vegan bakery Cinnaholic opens in St. Pete this weekend
North St. Pete is getting a little sweeter. Cinnaholic, a vegan cinnamon roll chain, is opening on Friday, March 6, at 5246 4th Street N. To celebrate the opening, the bakery will be offering $2 specialty rolls from 10 am – 2 pm. One of the draws behind the...
