Toys for Tots Pinellas County hopes community can step up with new warehouse: 'Near and dear to my heart'
Toys for Tots Pinellas County knows they will get thousands of donated toys, but they need a space to get them all organized, so they are asking businesses to step up and offer them a warehouse for the month of December.
Toys for Tots Pinellas County knows they will get thousands of donated toys, but they need a space to get them all organized, so they are asking businesses to step up and offer them a warehouse for the month of December.
Beachcomber Resort, Jimmy B's Beach Bar to reopen in October
On the Beachcomber Resort’s marquee is a message that has been a year in the making.
On the Beachcomber Resort’s marquee is a message that has been a year in the making.
Man caught beating puppy in Bradenton arrested: Police
A man was arrested after he was caught on camera beating a 9-week-old puppy repeatedly, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
A man was arrested after he was caught on camera beating a 9-week-old puppy repeatedly, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
AAA launches ‘Safe Streets for Small Wheels’ at USF alongside mom of student killed in e-scooter crash
Almost anyone can get on an e-scooter or e-bike, but some people said that's part of the danger with these motorized rides.
Almost anyone can get on an e-scooter or e-bike, but some people said that's part of the danger with these motorized rides.
Locals express concerns over proposed 2,000+ housing development in Bartow
Some Bartow residents are raising concerns about a proposed housing development called Emilie Springs, which would include more than 2,000 homes and be built off US Highway 60.
Some Bartow residents are raising concerns about a proposed housing development called Emilie Springs, which would include more than 2,000 homes and be built off US Highway 60.
'Self Portrait' challenges artists to be the subjects of their work
The latest Art Center Sarasota juried show tackles the art of the self portrait.
The latest Art Center Sarasota juried show tackles the art of the self portrait.
Tampa pushes for strong growth in northern part of downtown – Here's what a city planning expert suggested
Tampa is stepping up its effort to renew the northern part of downtown. While the areas around Channelside and Water Street have seen enormous growth over the last decade, the area in the north part of downtown is still filled with vacant lots and urban blight.
Tampa is stepping up its effort to renew the northern part of downtown. While the areas around Channelside and Water Street have seen enormous growth over the last decade, the area in the north part of downtown is still filled with vacant lots and urban blight.
1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Pasco County motorcycle crash
A motorcyclist is dead, and his passengers suffered serious injuries in a crash on Thursday morning in Hudson.
A motorcyclist is dead, and his passengers suffered serious injuries in a crash on Thursday morning in Hudson.
Tickets for NHL Stadium Series in Tampa on sale Thursday
Tickets to the Tampa Bay Lightning's first home outdoor game are now on sale through TicketMaster. It's part of the NHL's Stadium Series and is the second of two NHL contests to be played in the Sunshine State this winter.
Tickets to the Tampa Bay Lightning's first home outdoor game are now on sale through TicketMaster. It's part of the NHL's Stadium Series and is the second of two NHL contests to be played in the Sunshine State this winter.
Florida AG announces seizure of nearly 18,000 'dangerous' 7-OH products statewide
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier provided an update on the statewide crackdown on 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products Thursday morning, where he announced the seizure of nearly 18,000 “dangerous" 7-OH products.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier provided an update on the statewide crackdown on 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products Thursday morning, where he announced the seizure of nearly 18,000 “dangerous" 7-OH products.
Morgan & Morgan suing Disney to use 'Steamboat Willie' in advertisements
A legal battle in Florida is pitting a prominent personal injury law firm against an entertainment giant.
A legal battle in Florida is pitting a prominent personal injury law firm against an entertainment giant.
Hole opens in Pasco County road, crews diverting traffic
Part of a Pasco County road is closed after a depression opened early Thursday, according to the sheriff's office.
Part of a Pasco County road is closed after a depression opened early Thursday, according to the sheriff's office.
Video: Hillsborough County deputies rescue 2 men, dog from sailboat
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is praising deputies with its Marine Unit for safely rescuing two men and a dog from a sailboat that had gone adrift.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is praising deputies with its Marine Unit for safely rescuing two men and a dog from a sailboat that had gone adrift.
Smokin' for generations: A St. Pete landmark
Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish, a legendary restaurant in St. Petersburg, has been in business for 74 years.
Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish, a legendary restaurant in St. Petersburg, has been in business for 74 years.
St. Pete mayor, neighbors weigh in on $51M community hub
A once-in-a-generation project is underway in South St. Pete, where city leaders are reimagining two of the community’s most important spaces: the Enoch Davis Center and the James Weldon Johnson Community Library.
A once-in-a-generation project is underway in South St. Pete, where city leaders are reimagining two of the community’s most important spaces: the Enoch Davis Center and the James Weldon Johnson Community Library.
Tampa Bay Rays sale to be finalized in next 2 weeks, team presidents step down
The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer could be finalized in the next two weeks, team officials announced Wednesday – and major leadership changes are already taking place.
The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer could be finalized in the next two weeks, team officials announced Wednesday – and major leadership changes are already taking place.
David Jolly proposes bold state-run insurance plan in Florida
David Jolly, a Democratic candidate for governor, is proposing a state catastrophic fund that would remove hurricane and natural disaster coverage from the private market.
David Jolly, a Democratic candidate for governor, is proposing a state catastrophic fund that would remove hurricane and natural disaster coverage from the private market.
Polk County triple murderer executed after spending 3 decades on death row
Florida carried out its 12th execution of 2025 on Wednesday evening, when 63-year-old David Pittman was put to death by lethal injection.
Florida carried out its 12th execution of 2025 on Wednesday evening, when 63-year-old David Pittman was put to death by lethal injection.
Efforts underway to revive Crystal River Historic Cemetery from decades of flooding, neglect
Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery was established in 1884 as one of the area’s earliest burial sites for Black residents.
Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery was established in 1884 as one of the area’s earliest burial sites for Black residents.
Pinellas plans to close schools as enrollment continues to decline
Nearly 4,000 fewer students are enrolled in Pinellas County public schools this year compared to last.
Nearly 4,000 fewer students are enrolled in Pinellas County public schools this year compared to last.