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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The St. Petersburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who violently robbed a 65-year-old woman at knifepoint on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. on January 27th near the intersection of 17th…
Read More Violent St. Petersburg Robbery: Suspect Bites Elderly Victim’s Finger To Steal Rings
TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. – The Temple Terrace Police Department (TTPD) is investigating an apparent murder-suicide that occurred at a residence in the 12200 block of N. 53rd Street. On January 27, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers responded to a well-being check at the residence.…
Read More Temple Terrace Police Investigate Apparent Murder-Suicide Of Elderly Couple
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Paul Miller, the 37-year-old pedestrian struck on Dali Boulevard near Bayshore Drive Southeast on the night of January 22nd, has tragically died from his injuries. Mr. Miller passed away at 3:18 a.m. today, January 28th, at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in…
Read More Pedestrian Dies Following Dali Boulevard Crash In St. Petersburg; Driver Faces More Charges
TAMPA, Fla. – A portion of West Spruce Street in Tampa will be closed beginning at 12 p.m. today due to a water main break. The closure will affect the area between North St. Vincent Street and North Lincoln Avenue. The Tampa Water Department will…
Read More Tampa Traffic Alert: Spruce Street Closed For Water Main Repairs
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged the emergence of DeepSeek’s R1 model, calling it “an impressive model, particularly around what they’re able to deliver for the price.” Altman’s comments come after DeepSeek’s announcement of its cost-effective AI model sent…
Read More OpenAI CEO Responds To DeepSeek’s R1, Emphasizes “More Compute” For Future AI
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 32-year-old man from Mexico, Jose Horacio Santiago Aguirre, was arrested Monday evening on suspicion of driving under the influence after mistaking a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy for a friend. The incident occurred at approximately 9:13 p.m. near the intersection of…
Read More Mexican Man Arrested For DUI In Fort Meade After Mistaking Polk County Deputy For Friend
TAMPA, Fla. – Just 18 months after breaking ground, Casa Bel Mar, a new affordable housing development, is set to open its doors this week, offering high-quality housing to hundreds of Tampa’s low-income residents. The 100-unit complex, featuring one and two-bedroom apartments, is the result…
Read More Casa Bel Mar Opens Doors, Providing Affordable Housing To Tampa Residents
TAMPA, Fla. – Starting at 9 a.m. today, the southbound lane of North Armenia Avenue between West Braddock Street and West Leroy Street will be closed to traffic. The Tampa Water Department is returning to the area to complete a more permanent restoration following earlier…
Read More Tampa Traffic Alert: Lane Closure On North Armenia Avenue For Road Restoration
Governor Ron DeSantis has sharply criticized Florida’s Republican-controlled legislature after their response to his call for a special session to address illegal immigration and support President Donald Trump’s deportation program. DeSantis accused lawmakers of watering down his proposals and failing to deliver the strong reforms…
Read More Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Rips State Legislature Over Weakened Immigration Bill
TAMPA, Fla. – Drivers in Tampa should be aware of a full road closure on East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, which started at 8 p.m. tonight. The closure will affect the stretch of MLK Boulevard between North 42nd Street and East Lake Avenue.…
Read More Tampa Traffic Alert: Water Main Break Closes MLK Boulevard