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.
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.
Several pets rescued from Bradenton apartment fire that causes over $1M in damages: CHFR
A fire at the Coral Club Apartments in Bradenton required several agencies to respond on Friday afternoon, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue.
A fire at the Coral Club Apartments in Bradenton required several agencies to respond on Friday afternoon, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue.
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.
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.
Airbus orders A320 fixes following flight-control incident
Airbus issued an urgent directive on a “significant number" of A320 family aircraft, potentially disrupting travel. Here’s what we know.
Airbus issued an urgent directive on a “significant number" of A320 family aircraft, potentially disrupting travel. Here’s what we know.
Holiday barks, sold at Aldi, recalled due to ‘undeclared allergens’
The recalled holiday barks were available in Aldi stores in dozens of states. Here’s what you need to know.
The recalled holiday barks were available in Aldi stores in dozens of states. Here’s what you need to know.
Tampa police officer arrested in off-duty incident
A Tampa police officer is on administrative leave after being arrested on Friday.
A Tampa police officer is on administrative leave after being arrested on Friday.
Florida leads nation in child drownings: Advocates push for enhanced safety measures
Florida, renowned for its sunny beaches and luxurious pools, holds a tragic distinction: it leads the nation in deadly child drownings.
Florida, renowned for its sunny beaches and luxurious pools, holds a tragic distinction: it leads the nation in deadly child drownings.
Angel Tree program receives 'overwhelming' support this year
The Salvation Army Angel Tree program makes sure Santa comes to every house.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree program makes sure Santa comes to every house.
Trump administration says it is halting all asylum decisions after National Guard shooting
The Trump administration has announced it is halting all asylum decisions in the wake of the National Guard shooting in Washington, D.C. Here's what we know.
The Trump administration has announced it is halting all asylum decisions in the wake of the National Guard shooting in Washington, D.C. Here's what we know.
Inmate dies in hospital after medical emergency at Falkenburg Road Jail: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate who passed away at the hospital Wednesday.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate who passed away at the hospital Wednesday.
Tom Brady and Gopuff team up with nonprofit dedicated to making day after Super Bowl national holiday
'The Super Monday Off Coalition' is the nonprofit at the center of the 'real action' movement.
'The Super Monday Off Coalition' is the nonprofit at the center of the 'real action' movement.
Delayed $3.6B aid that helps families pay to heat their homes released to states
Approximately $3.6 billion in delayed funding for heating assistance was released Friday to states and tribes. Here’s what we know.
Approximately $3.6 billion in delayed funding for heating assistance was released Friday to states and tribes. Here’s what we know.
Retail stores kick off holidays with exclusive deals, AI assistance tools make online shopping easier
Friday is retail's biggest day of the year—to kick off the holiday shopping season.
Friday is retail's biggest day of the year—to kick off the holiday shopping season.
Father of fallen National Guard member calls her death a 'horrible tragedy' in heartbreaking post
'My baby girl has passed to glory,' Sarah Beckstrom's father writes on Facebook.
'My baby girl has passed to glory,' Sarah Beckstrom's father writes on Facebook.
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.
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.
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.
Black Friday theft threat turns holiday weekend into shoplifters' 'Super Bowl': former detective
Patrick Brosnan warns organized retail theft is multibillion-dollar business as 186 million Americans shop holiday weekend
Patrick Brosnan warns organized retail theft is multibillion-dollar business as 186 million Americans shop holiday weekend
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.
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.
WestShore Plaza businesses reassure shoppers they’re still open amid redevelopment rumors
Rumors have circulated about the future of WestShore Plaza, one of Tampa’s oldest malls.
Rumors have circulated about the future of WestShore Plaza, one of Tampa’s oldest malls.
Boat fire destroys 1 fishing boat, damages 2 more at marina on Madeira Beach
A marina fire destroyed a fishing boat on Madeira Beach Thursday afternoon. The flames spread to two other boats in the marina.
A marina fire destroyed a fishing boat on Madeira Beach Thursday afternoon. The flames spread to two other boats in the marina.


















