From Philly to the Sunshine City: The Violet Stone’s St. Pete story
A taste of Philadelphia has found a new home in St. Petersburg, Florida, and it's called The Violet Stone. Owner Daniel Fekete, a Philly native, brought the flavors of his hometown to the Sunshine City, establishing a restaurant that stands out from the crowd.
A taste of Philadelphia has found a new home in St. Petersburg, Florida, and it's called The Violet Stone. Owner Daniel Fekete, a Philly native, brought the flavors of his hometown to the Sunshine City, establishing a restaurant that stands out from the crowd.
What is Turning Point USA? Charlie Kirk's nonprofit
The conservative nonprofit organization’s mission revolves around being a vast network for young people nationwide.
The conservative nonprofit organization’s mission revolves around being a vast network for young people nationwide.
Remembering 9/11: Beams of light display from Curlew Hills Memory Gardens
Two giant beams of light will shine more than 1,000 feet in the sky at Curlew Hills Memory Garden from the 9/11 Memorial Site.
Two giant beams of light will shine more than 1,000 feet in the sky at Curlew Hills Memory Garden from the 9/11 Memorial Site.
Dramatic video shows lightning strike exploding tree in Wisconsin
A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.
A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.
Video: Florida man spits on judge during attack attempt in court
A routine court hearing in Martin County turned to chaos after a man suddenly lunged toward to attack the judge before spitting on him.
A routine court hearing in Martin County turned to chaos after a man suddenly lunged toward to attack the judge before spitting on him.
‘Operation Kings Fall’ yearlong investigation into drug trafficking, violence nets 22 arrests
Nearly two dozen people have been arrested on a long list of charges in a large drug investigation dating back almost a year, Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis said Wednesday.
Nearly two dozen people have been arrested on a long list of charges in a large drug investigation dating back almost a year, Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis said Wednesday.
Tampa Bay 24/7: Overnight shift at the National Weather Service
While most of the Tampa Bay area is asleep, the National Weather Service forecast office in Ruskin is wide awake, keeping watch of overnight weather and disseminating essential forecasts for the day ahead.
While most of the Tampa Bay area is asleep, the National Weather Service forecast office in Ruskin is wide awake, keeping watch of overnight weather and disseminating essential forecasts for the day ahead.
Red-light runner strikes Sarasota motorcycle deputy: SCSO
A Sarasota County motorcycle deputy was taken to the hospital on Wednesday morning after investigators said he was struck by a red-light runner.
A Sarasota County motorcycle deputy was taken to the hospital on Wednesday morning after investigators said he was struck by a red-light runner.
Ethan Pritchard shooting: 4 arrested as FSU football player recovers from gunshot wound to head
Multiple people have now been arrested in connection to the shooting of Florida State University (FSU) football player Ethan Pritchard, according to Gadsden County Sheriff Morris A. Young.
Multiple people have now been arrested in connection to the shooting of Florida State University (FSU) football player Ethan Pritchard, according to Gadsden County Sheriff Morris A. Young.
Tampa intersection improvements get $13M boost from Hillsborough County as pothole program hits 4 years
Tampa is getting a major cash boost for its roadways. Hillsborough County just transferred $13 million to the City of Tampa to improve intersections.
Tampa is getting a major cash boost for its roadways. Hillsborough County just transferred $13 million to the City of Tampa to improve intersections.
Woman charged in Polk County deputy's 2022 death stands trial
Nearly three years after Polk County Deputy Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty, the woman facing murder charges in the case is standing trial.
Nearly three years after Polk County Deputy Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty, the woman facing murder charges in the case is standing trial.
Florida surgeon general defends unprecedented plan to dismantle school vaccine mandates
Florida’s top health official is challenging decades of public health policy, defending his plan to roll back vaccine mandates for children in the state.
Florida’s top health official is challenging decades of public health policy, defending his plan to roll back vaccine mandates for children in the state.
Florida DEP, Mosaic meet with neighbors over proposed underground wastewater wells
At a community meeting Tuesday night, neighbors could learn more about Mosaic’s proposal to drill two test wells that could eventually be used to inject treated wastewater deep underground.
At a community meeting Tuesday night, neighbors could learn more about Mosaic’s proposal to drill two test wells that could eventually be used to inject treated wastewater deep underground.
Victim's girlfriend testifies at pre-trial hearing after deadly shooting inside Lutz home
On Tuesday, Anthony Williams appeared in court for his pre-trial detention hearing, where a judge set a $250,000 bond for a murder charge and $25,000 for a concealed firearm charge.
On Tuesday, Anthony Williams appeared in court for his pre-trial detention hearing, where a judge set a $250,000 bond for a murder charge and $25,000 for a concealed firearm charge.
Hillsborough County School Board bans two more books amid ongoing debate
At a Tuesday night meeting, Hillsborough County School Board members voted to remove "Blankets" and "Identical" from library shelves.
At a Tuesday night meeting, Hillsborough County School Board members voted to remove "Blankets" and "Identical" from library shelves.
Davis Islands firefighters serving from trailers as rebuild stalls after Hurricane Helene
When Hurricane Helene brushed the Tampa Bay area on September 26, 2024, storm surge pushed as high as eight feet onto Davis Islands. Fire Station 17, built in 1958, took on three feet of water, destroying furniture, electrical systems, HVAC and drywall.
When Hurricane Helene brushed the Tampa Bay area on September 26, 2024, storm surge pushed as high as eight feet onto Davis Islands. Fire Station 17, built in 1958, took on three feet of water, destroying furniture, electrical systems, HVAC and drywall.
USF hires Rob Higgins after over 2 decades with Tampa Bay Sports Commission
The longtime point man for hosting major sporting events in Tampa is taking his talents to the University of South Florida as the school’s new “CEO of Athletics."
The longtime point man for hosting major sporting events in Tampa is taking his talents to the University of South Florida as the school’s new “CEO of Athletics."
Florida bear hunt moves forward, with permits available by lottery
The state’s first bear hunt in a decade moves forward on Friday when people seeking to obtain one of the limited number of permits can pay a $5 entry fee.
The state’s first bear hunt in a decade moves forward on Friday when people seeking to obtain one of the limited number of permits can pay a $5 entry fee.
Suni Bell murder: Trial of 5 suspects in 4-year-old girl's shooting death begins
Five men charged in the 2021 shooting death of 4-year-old Suni Bell are standing trial in a Tampa courtroom.
Five men charged in the 2021 shooting death of 4-year-old Suni Bell are standing trial in a Tampa courtroom.
Florida Holocaust Museum reopens Tuesday. Here's a look at what's new
More than a year after closing for $8 million in upgrades, the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg officially reopened on Tuesday. Holocaust survivors and their families cut the ribbon on Tuesday.
More than a year after closing for $8 million in upgrades, the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg officially reopened on Tuesday. Holocaust survivors and their families cut the ribbon on Tuesday.