St. Pete man arrested after stealing Cybertruck during test drive, causing $20K in damages: PCSO

A St. Petersburg man is accused of stealing a Tesla Cybertruck while on a test drive and causing approximately $20,000 in damages to the vehicle, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said. 

Sanding Ovations wraps up successful comeback after later year's storms

Treasure Island’s signature sand sculpting festival wrapped up its final encore weekend on Sunday, marking a successful return after last year’s storms forced the event to cancel entirely.

Orban’s Nursery makes dramatic comeback after losing every Poinsettia in 2024 storms

One of the Bay Area’s most vibrant holiday traditions returned on Saturday as Orban’s Nursery in Bradenton displays and sells 50,000 poinsettias at its annual holiday kickoff. 

2 dead, 3 hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash in Lakeland: PCSO

Two people are dead, and three others were sent to the hospital after four vehicles crashed in Lakeland Saturday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Sushi restaurant relocated to Seminole Heights

Ichiban Sushi Ramen started out in Tampa back in 1986. They were just a sushi bar at the beginning, but as their popularity grew, the menu grew. With that growth came more customers and the best part, loyal customers.

Davis Islands businesses bounce back with big turnout on Small Business Saturday

The Davis Islands community marked Small Business Saturday with a holiday market. More than 55 vendors, including new and returning businesses, lined the Village Shops area on Saturday, drawing crowds that organizers say far exceeded last year’s turnout.

Fire damages New Port Richey 8-unit apartment: fire department

A fire broke out at an 8-unit apartment building in New Port Richey on Saturday, according to the fire department.

Shopapalooza returns for 15th year, bringing hundreds of local businesses to St. Pete’s waterfront

The 15th Annual Shopapalooza Festival kicked off Saturday at Vinoy Park, transforming 12 acres of St. Petersburg’s waterfront into one of the largest Small Business Saturday celebrations in the nation.

Gulfport hit-and-run critically injures 2 people riding electric scooter: PCSO

Two people riding an electric scooter were struck by a car in Gulfport on Friday evening and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for the driver.

3 hospitalized in bicycle–motorcycle crash, Clearwater police say

Clearwater police say three people were taken to the hospital, including one with possibly life-threatening injuries, after a motorcycle and bicycle crashed on Friday. 

1 arrested, 2 on the run after armed trespassers spotted in Alafia State Park: HCSO

A man was arrested, and two suspects are still on the run after they were spotted carrying large guns inside Alafia State Park Thursday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Tampa woman arrested for DUI after rollover crash on I-275: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol says a Tampa woman was arrested for DUI after two vehicles were involved in a rollover crash on Interstate 275 Thursday night.