Food first responders: How Feeding Tampa Bay is prepared to serve before, during and after hurricanes - Saint Petersburg news - NewsLocker (2024)

Feeding Tampa Bay, one of the largest food banks in the nation, says its new facility is built to withstand a Category 5 hurricane.

Barber speaks out after DeSantis vetoes bill reducing restrictions for ex-cons receiving licenses

Right now, anyone who has a conviction in the last five years can be denied a license simply because of their criminal history.

Blockbuster deal sends Mikhail Sergachev to Utah, Jeannot sent to LA Kings

In an effort to clear cap space, the Tampa Bay Lightning have traded two-time Stanley Cup champion Mikhail Sergachev to Utah.

Teen arrested after trying to kidnap woman in Hillsborough Home Depot

The 16-year-old threatened the Home Depot shopper with a blade and led her to the bathroom before she ran away, deputies said.

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'This is bogus': Residents at Boca Ciega Townhomes protest eviction practices by management

The protest was organized by the St. Pete Tenants Union and included several tenants facing eviction proceedings

Bradenton family seeks justice after dad almost killed in hit-and-run

"He has to struggle every day with reliving what the person did to him, leaving him on the side of the road like he was worthless," Amber Craven said.

Police: Man shoots and kills girlfriend, himself at St. Petersburg condo

The man was 59 years old while the woman was 50 years old.

Tampa City Council approves $20K raise to bring salaries above 'poverty level'

Tampa City Council salaries sit at $53,022, below the average median income for the city. Councilmembers will meet next year to determine future salaries.

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Breeze Airlines starts new, nonstop flight to Pensacola from Tampa

The low-cost carrier offers point-to-point service from more than 50 U.S. destinations.

New Florida law allocates $20M for increased security at Jewish day schools, preschools

According to data from the Anti-Defamation League, antisemitic incidents in the U.S. surged 360% after the deadly Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the ensuing war.

Pinellas Park police arrest woman accused of stealing $138K from employer

Cherie Carter, 45, had been paying herself additional funds during her time as the sole executor of the payroll for Bay Area Orthopaedic Specialist, officers said.

Sarasota deputies arrest high school teacher accused of sex crimes against student

Venice High School teacher Jakob Riddick was arrested Tuesday and is charged with three felonies, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Hillsborough County issues air pollution precaution due to Saharan dust

The potential for the plume to negatively impact air quality prompted the decision, county leaders say.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd details fentanyl trafficking investigation in Lakeland

The three-year investigation, "Operation Rooske, a Family Affair," saw 64 people arrested and two businesses shut down.

Florida Supreme Court says Pinellas County can face taxes on Pasco land

A split decision from justices upheld a 2019 appeals court decision saying Pinellas County could be taxed on 12,400 acres it owns in Pasco County.

30,000 Omega Psi Phi fraternity brothers in Tampa this weekend for International Grand Conclave

The second largest historically African-American fraternity holds its convention every two years. It's the first time in Florida since 1982.

PSTA considers bus service from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport to the beach

The move would be a first for PIE, which currently has no public transportation services available.

Deputies: Man dies from apparent electrocution while trimming trees in Hudson

The Withlachoochee River Electric Company is working to restore power in the area.

Sheriff: Deputies shoot, kill man charging at them with knives in Wauchula

The suspect said "It's over" before charging at deputies with "knives in an aggressive position," the sheriff's office said.

Winter Haven man accused of taking photos of nude teen

Domingo Velez photographed the girl without her knowledge while she was in the bathroom, Polk County deputies said.

Pastor accused of buying child p*rn with cryptocurrency charged with sexual battery

Jonathan Elwing resigned as senior pastor of Palm View First Baptist Church after his arrest.

Multi-car crash shuts down I-275 South in St. Petersburg

Two lanes are back open to traffic as of 4:45 p.m.

St. Pete Beach hotel development met with community controversy

As two major projects are approved by St. Pete Beach city commissioners, residents expressed concerns with the projects.

Bodycam: Woman attempts to scale apartment building to avoid arrest by Hillsborough deputies

Quanae Toussaint had felony warrants for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and firing a gun in a public or residential property, the sheriff's office said.

DeSantis announces $14.5B in state road funds, rejects federal money with 'strings attached'

A report released in January says DeSantis and Florida leaders have rejected at least $11 billion in federal funds over the past few years.

Tampa police arrest man for allegedly extorting teen girl with nude pictures, other felonies

Christopher Patrinostro allegedly sent a 16-year-old girl nude images of herself and demanded more, threatening to leak them online, according to police.

Missing 12-year-old girl with autism found dead in lake near Texas home, police say

Police said Aisha Adebayo, 12, was last seen just after 10 p.m. on Aaron River Trail in the Cross Creek Ranch.

Pasco mural artist speaks out after car plows through his studio

Adonis Hunter was in the exact spot where the car drove into a storage room only minutes before.

Madeira Beach commissioners talk former mayor's resignation, Caddy's furniture rules

A workshop was held Thursday in which the new mayor conducted her first meeting.

Police investigating St. Pete hit-and-run that left 1 woman dead

Kathy Repke, 62, was hit by a car while she was crossing 4th Street N near 70th Avenue N.