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Clearwater police assists FBI at condo complex investigation
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Clearwater Police Department is assisting the FBI in an investigation at a condo complex Monday afternoon, but the exact nature of the case is unknown. Law enforcement was called to the Woodlake Condominiums, located in the area of Sunset Point Road and North Hercules Avenue.
Florida hemp industry could face an uncertain future
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis could soon sign SB 1698 into law. It caps the potency of THC in hemp products, prohibits businesses from manufacturing or selling products that contain more than .3% Delta-9 and places limits on other cannabinoids. State Rep. Tommy Gregory is one of the...
CEO of St. Pete-based tech company's Jabil placed on leave amid investigation
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The CEO of St. Petersburg-based tech company Jabil Inc. has been placed on leave during an internal investigation. Kenneth "Kenny" Wilson, who was named CEO of the global electronics manufacturing firm less than a year ago, was placed on paid leave on April 15, according to a filing from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Two teens dead in apparent murder-suicide, Pinellas Co. Sheriff's Office says
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Two teenagers are dead in what the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says appears to be a murder-suicide. The incident happened at a home on Grove Park Avenue North in an unincorporated area of St. Petersburg, near Lealman. Officials said around 8:45 p.m. last night, a...
Man shot, killed in domestic shooting in Holiday: PCSO
HOLIDAY, Fla. - A man was shot and killed in a domestic-related shooting in Holiday on Sunday, according to authorities. According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, a domestic-related shooting occurred in the area of US 19 and Sunray Drive in Holiday. A man was killed in what appeared to...
Express stores across Florida are closing — including some in Tampa Bay area
TAMPA, Fla. — Express, the U.S. fashion retailer, announced on Monday that it filed for bankruptcy. Now this doesn't mean that business is ending completely for the clothing company, but it does mean that it's closing dozens of stores — 95 out of 584 total stores to be exact.
Law enforcement reacts to violent weekend involving teens in Pinellas County
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - It was a violent weekend in Pinellas County involving teens. St. Petersburg Police arrested 16-year-old Randy Reynolds on Sunday night, and charged him with first degree felony murder and armed robbery with a deadly weapon in 21-year-old Marcus Rivers’ murder on Saturday. Police also arrested...
State Senator on missing $100M from trust fund: ‘We are going to explore legislation’
A state legislator is calling for answers after an 8 On Your Side into the $100 million dollars missing from a St. Petersburg non-profit. Sen. Geraldine Thompson is in a top position to do something about it.
Local bank names new CEO
April 22, 2024 - Clearwater-based Flagship Bank announced Monday that David Key will serve as the new CEO and president. Key succeeds James Nelson, who retired but will continue acting as a senior advisor. Key is a University of South Florida graduate and previously served as SouthState Bank's regional president. Founded in 2019, Flagship now has six branches throughout Pinellas and West Pasco Counties.
Belleair employee accused of pocketing cash from water bill payments
BELLEAIR — A town employee is accused of pocketing nearly $5,000 in cash from residents’ water bill payments. Police recently arrested Jelani Gorham, 47, who now faces a charge of scheming to defraud, a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison. Police began investigating Gorham...
Man allegedly threatens to shoot Florida trooper he said was going 'too fast'
TAMPA, Fla. — A Brandon man was arrested after he called the Florida Highway Patrol dispatch center and threatened to shoot a trooper who was going too fast when passing his vehicle. James Keister Jr., 43, called in on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. saying "he would shoot the trooper...
'Preserve the animals': Volunteer Bird Stewards help educate beach goers
REDINGTON BEACH, Fla. - When Megan Page and Reginaldo Barosa walk on Redington Beach, they keep their eyes peeled. You might find them patrolling the local shores when they volunteer as Bird Stewards with Audubon Florida. "We work to make sure that the birds that nest in front of the...
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