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.

Social Security December payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks

The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.

Trump's approval rating drops to lowest so far in second-term: Gallup

President Trump’s approval rating dropped to its lowest point since he took office the second time, Gallup’s latest poll found. Here’s what the numbers are saying.

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.

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.