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Troopers: Man arrested for DUI after crashing into patrol car in Pasco County
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — A man was arrested after he crashed into a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle while he was drunk driving, troopers said. A trooper was investigating a different crash on southbound I-75, about a mile south of State Road 54 when a vehicle swerved out of its lane and sideswiped the right side of his patrol car around 2:15 a.m. Sunday.
Deputies: 1 dead, 2 injured after Bradenton nightclub shooting
BRADENTON, Fla. — A man was killed and two other people are hospitalized after a nightclub shooting in Bradenton early Sunday morning. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office responded to gunshots fired around 2 a.m. near the Touch of Class Lounge in Bradenton. Deputies said a 30-year-old man was lying in the parking lot after he was shot and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Celebration of life held to honor Titinysha Scott
PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - Family, friends, and other community members came together at First Community Church of God in Christ on Saturday, July 6, to pay their respects to Titinysha Scott. Scott was one of three women tragically shot and killed by her son, Javontee Brice. “She loved going to...
Woman recovering after being struck by falling tree branch outside St. Petersburg home; arborist, trimmer offer safety tips
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WSVN) — A woman is lucky to be alive after she was toppled by a tree branch in front of her Florida home, leaving her trapped and pinned to the ground. Now tree experts are offering words of warning to prevent a possible tragedy. Oak trees...
St. Pete is one of three areas in U.S. that still deliver mail by bicycle
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Every morning starts the same when Nadir Alwani is getting ready to deliver mail. He’s a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, so he’ll gather letters and packages for his route and puts them in a container that he carries for his journey.
Fan instantly regretted interfering on foul ball
Sunday’s matchup between the Texas Rangers and the Tampa Bay Rays wasn’t all that intriguing for much of the game, with the Rangers coming away with a 13-2 victory. However, some controversy arose during the top of the seventh inning when a Rangers fan interfered with a catchable foul ball, and immediately regretted his decision Read more... The post Rangers fan captured on broadcast immediately regretting interference on foul ball appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Langford and Heim have 4 hits each as Rangers rout Rays 13-2 for 3-game sweep
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Wyatt Langford and Jonah Heim matched career highs with four hits, Corey Seager had a three-run homer and the Texas Rangers batted around twice in a 13-2 rout of the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday that finished a three-game sweep. Texas matched its season high...
St. Petersburg Community Rallies Around Grandmother and Other Residents in Wake of Destructive House Fires
In a heartrending turn of events, one St. Petersburg grandmother has been faced with the daunting prospect of rebuilding her life following a devastating house fire. The blaze, which erupted on a seemingly calm Friday evening along 15th Avenue North, consumed the entirety of her possessions, leaving nothing but the charred skeleton of what was once a home. According to FOX 13 News, the 65-year-old resident said, "I'm going to rebuild." She stated this despite the overwhelming loss, showcasing a resilience that often goes unnoticed amidst the debris of calamity.
New animal rescue to open in Pinellas Park
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A new animal shelter is opening in Pinellas Park on July 9. It's called FLUFF Animal Rescue. Founder and CEO Kimmy Chandler said they’ll be focusing on bringing in dogs and cats that would be euthanized at other shelters and then help to find them homes.
Plant City farmer speaks on heat protections and potential impact on crops
PLANT CITY, Fla. — President Joe Biden recently announced heat protections for workers nationwide. This comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis passed a law prohibiting counties or municipalities from adopting their own heat standards. Fidel Sanchez, owner of Sanchez Farms in Plant City, heads out to check on his property...
Places This Week: A home on Coffee Pot Riviera
A weekly roundup of notable local real estate news. A three-story, single-family residence located at 420 Coffee Pot Riviera NE, St. Petersburg has hit the market with an asking price of $5.25 million. The 5,144 square feet of living space, with five bedrooms, four full baths and one half-bath, is situated on a 0.55-acre lot on a protected inlet of Tampa Bay.
Guilty plea entered by Tampa resident in major drug trafficking case
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Zecki Halum, 40, from Tampa, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute over 100 kilograms of marijuana. Halum faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 5 years and up to 40 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
Ryan Holle Celebrates Freedom After Decades Behind Bars: A Story of Justice and Redemption
Marion County, Fla. – As the country commemorates America’s Independence this Fourth of July weekend, a man celebrates his newfound liberty. Ryan Holle, 41, was just released from jail after serving more than half of his life behind bars. The ABC Action News I-Team first interviewed Holle two years ago while examining the statute that landed him in prison – Florida’s “felony murder rule”. Under that state legislation, someone might be sentenced to life in prison even if they did not kill anyone, were not present at the crime scene, or were unaware of what happened.
PORT RICHEY: Richey Drive and Bay Boulevard Scheduled for Overnight Paving Project
PORT RICHEY, Fla. - Drivers are advised to plan for alternate routes as a paving project gets underway on Richey Drive and Bay Boulevard. According to the City of Port Richey, asphalt crews will begin work on Sunday, July 7th, at approximately 9:00 pm and continue through Tuesday, July 9th. This project aims to improve the roadway surfaces on Richey Drive and Bay Boulevard, stretching from Wilkins Street all the way to U.S. Highway 19.
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