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A Plant City woman is behind bars Saturday after being accused of leading troopers on a high-speed chase while driving nearly naked.
To cheer on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL playoffs, the city of Tampa is sporting its best "Go Bolts" spirit.
The festivities in Ybor City Saturday will include a street festival, parade and concert featuring disco singer Martha Wash.
A wildly successful COVID-19 vaccination drive Wednesday has led the city of Tampa to plan more incentive-driven events.
Pinellas County commissioners commemorates the Black community of Dansville in unincorporated Largo with a historical marker.
Nate Siegel and Merrin Jenkins have opened a casual all-day cafe, Willa's Provisions, in front of their restaurant, Willa's.
Professional athletes will team up with "differently-abled" athletes to compete in 21 & Change's annual Champions for Change Challenge.
The national cookie baker has opened its first stores in Tampa in the Uptown District at 5114 E. Fowler Ave. and in SoHo, 533 S. Howard Ave.
NOAA forecasters say there is a 60% chance of an above-normal Atlantic 2021 hurricane season. 2020 was the most active season in 170 years.
Imposters claiming to be city employees say they will shut off residents' water service if they don't pay their bills immediately.
A 15-year-old girl has died following an accident on the Gandy Bridge that resulted in the arrest of a Riverview man for DUI manslaughter.
A Pinellas Park man has been arrested after police said he shot at a pickup truck on U.S. 19 after that driver threw a banana at his truck.
Monday's gunfire is the 10th shooting police have investigated since December.
Investigators say the red Juke may be in Gulfport or St. Petersburg.
Renovations include new furnishings, floors, ceilings and a new makerspace.
Hurricane experts said there's a 40 percent chance it could develop into a tropical or subtropical storm in the next five days.
Pinellas County will provide the information and resources needed to create, or update, disaster plans for the storm season.
Three residents were left homeless after a fire broke out at an apartment just after 5 a.m. Saturday at Grand Bellagio, 2717 Via Cipriani.
The promenade area features a scenic shaded concert venue, mini golfing area, botanical walking paths, butterfly garden and lounge patio.
The grand opening celebration will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, offering free $100 gift cards to the first 100 people in line.
