8+ hour, 19+ min ago  (381+ words) Sheriff Bob Gualtieri speaks June 17 during a news conference announcing the arrest of John David Ballard on 20 counts of possession of child pornography and five counts of sexual activity involving animals. By Tampa Bay Beacons U. S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is…...

8+ hour, 19+ min ago  (906+ words) David Miltenberger, founder & CEO of Stellaris Data Centers, tries to convince county commissioners to carve out an exception for his plans for a smaller data center he says won't use any of the county's water. After the Planning Commission had…...

11+ hour, 6+ min ago  (136+ words) One of the young boaters waves to the Sheriff's Office helicopter hovering overhead. HERNANDO COUNTY " Three young boaters were rescued after their canoe capsized along the coast in the county. On June 17 at about 9: 36 p. m. , the HCSO Aviation Unit, operated by…...

16+ hour, 39+ min ago  (526+ words) Investigators stand at the bow of the Clearwater Ferry following a fatal crash on April 27, 2025. Two passengers are suing the ferry service over the crash. The lawsuit, demanding $50, 000, appears to be the first against the ferry service. Two passengers injured…...

16+ hour, 42+ min ago  (551+ words) Pinellas County School Board member Caprice Edmond won reelection to her seat after receiving no challenge by the time ballot qualifying ended Friday. Incumbent Caprice Edmond won another term unopposed. By Jeffrey S. Solochek One Pinellas County School Board race was…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (408+ words) Hillsborough County schools superintendent Van Ayres attends a school board meeting in August. Gov. Ron De Santis has signed a bill putting the decision to make the superintendent's position elected on the ballot this fall. Gov. Ron De Santis signed…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (701+ words) Bullseye and Jessie (voiced by Joan Cusack) are back in Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 5." By LEE CLARK ZUMPE, Tampa Bay Beacons A number of new movies and limited television series will debut this week, including the following titles opening…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (311+ words) In Transit plays a hometown show on June 26 at Bradenton's Oscura. By Tampa Bay Beacons BRADENTON " The Tampa Bay area's own indie rockers In Transit will headline a concert on Friday, June 26, 7 p. m. , at Oscura, 816 Manatee Ave. E. , Bradenton. Admission is "pay…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (440+ words) By JEFF ROSENFIELD, Tampa Bay Beacons LARGO " The Bluffs Business Association will host an all-day America's 250th Birthday Celebration at VFW Post 10094 on Saturday, July 4, featuring three live bands, a barbecue, raffles and games. The family-friendly event is the reason the…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (134+ words) Mike Loux has served the department for the past 35 years By Tampa Bay Beacons The Largo Police Department announced June 10 that Chief Mike Loux will retire Jan. 28. Loux's career with the agency spans more than three decades. He began his…...