Man’s friend killed after firearm ‘unintentionally’ goes off in Tampa: Police
Officers said they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound, who was then transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Tampa Seafood Restaurant to Open
A Tampa restaurant will open its second location at the site of the former Andrew’s Coffee, on South Florida Avenue, the company announced on its website. 5-Star Seafood says it will open in Lakeland at 3601 Florida Ave. S., “soon.”. The Tampa restaurant is open seven days a...
Man arrested near Tampa after trying to escape through sewer
TAMPA, FLA. (WSVN) - A man was arrested by police near Tampa after trying to escape underground through the sewer. Deputies were searching for a suspected thief near Tampa when he went underground to hide. Authorities used a drone to track down the man, which detected him as he tried...
St. Pete program teaches students the practice of African storytellers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The best way to ensure history is preserved is by educating the next generation. That’s the approach a local nonprofit is taking with a program they launched this summer with their program called Our Voices Griot Youth Program. A "griot" is defined as a...
Man dies after crashing car into truck at gas pump in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - St. Petersburg police are investigating a deadly crash that happened Tuesday morning. Investigators say Johnnie Miller, 63, was driving a Chevrolet Malibu in the parking lot of the Circle K at 10600 Roosevelt Boulevard N. when he collided with a parked Toyota Tacoma at a gas pump, then drove...
Neighbors rally to reopen Sulphur Springs Pool, closed since November 2023
TAMPA - The Sulphur Springs Pool originally opened in 2000. Neighbors say it was a community asset that offered summer camps, swim lessons, and senior activities. In November 2023, City of Tampa crews performing routine maintenance, drained the pool and discovered that the springs it was built on were leaking into...
Hillsborough County Seeks Public Input on Transportation Overhaul to Tackle Population Surge
Hillsborough County is on the move, not just with a population swelling to 1.59 million as of this year, but with plans to map out the veins of its future transportation. The County, gearing up for an estimated jump to 2.5 million people by 2070 according to the Florida Department of Transportation, is taking steps...
This No-Frills Restaurant In Florida Serves Up The Best Lobster Pasta You’ll Ever Taste
Hidden among Tampa’s bustling restaurant scene sits Shells Seafood, an unassuming coastal gem that’s been quietly dominating the Florida seafood game for decades. While flashier establishments come and go with the tides, this seafood sanctuary has maintained a devoted following that extends far beyond Tampa city...
Florida Teens Carrying Handguns Has Surged 65% In 20 Years
A new study reveals a sharp increase in the number of Florida teens who say they carry handguns, with middle schoolers and girls leading the trend.