Polk Sheriff’s Office, Lakeland police assist in motorcycle gang shooting arrests
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Lakeland Police Department helped in arresting 28 members of the Mongols motorcycle gang linked to a gas station shooting in New Smyrna Beach, authorities said. The gang members were taken into custody on July 2 in a joint operation between the Volusia...
Clearwater’s Indigo Apartments to be converted back to affordable housing
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A major step toward addressing Clearwater’s housing crisis is underway at a building with deep roots in the community. The Indigo Apartments, located at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Chestnut Street, have been purchased by Sunrise Affordable Housing Group. The company plans to convert all...
Pinellas resident sues Ocala Walmart over slip-and-fall incident
A woman from Pinellas County has filed a lawsuit against a Walmart in Ocala, claiming she sustained permanent injuries after she slipped and fell at the supermarket. Attorneys representing Katrina Peak filed the lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County on June 16.
Lightning strikes ignite fireworks, cause injuries during July 4 thunderstorms, Florida
Severe thunderstorms affected large areas of central and west Florida on July 4, causing multiple lightning-related incidents during outdoor Independence Day celebrations. Central Florida, which experiences some of the highest lightning densities in the United States, was the focus of two significant events: a...
Crowbar owner Tom DeGeorge has filed to run for Tampa’s vacant District 5 city...
The seat is up for grabs after the passing of councilwoman and Tampa native Gwen Henderson.
Tampa-based eye care practice cutting 116 jobs in Florida
An optometric company with a corporate headquarters in Tampa is cutting 116 jobs across Florida, including at least more than a dozen locations in the region. Global Care Optometry — which has offices in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa and Ohio — announced the layoffs at 43 locations in the Sunshine State in a July...
Wesley Chapel woman dead after collision on SR-52 in Pasco County: FHP
A Wesley Chapel woman is dead following a collision Wednesday along SR-52 in Pasco County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
St. Pete-born ‘no wake law’ goes into effect statewide
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida’s new "no wake law" for vehicles driving too fast on flooded streets went into effect on July 1, and the St. Petersburg Police Department has issued an enforcement memo to officers. “This is a public service campaign to be able to get people...
Tropical disturbance off Florida coast to bring heavy rain to Tampa Bay
A weak area of low pressure has formed east of Jacksonville, the National Hurricane Center said.
Holiday Man Dies By Self-Inflicted Gunshot After Striking Woman: Pasco Sheriff
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – An investigation is underway by the Pasco Sheriff’s Office after a domestic dispute in the Star Island Drive area of Holiday on Thursday night escalated, leading to one person’s death. According to preliminary information, an argument between an adult man and woman, who...
