In a shocking incident that has rattled St. Petersburg residents, a pedestrian lost his life early Monday after being deliberately struck by a driver, as reported by the St. Petersburg Police Department. A man was found lying in the intersection at 7th Avenue South and 12th Street South around 2:30 a.m., prompting a 911 call for help. Despite the efforts...
Since the early 1990s, Charleston's Daniel Island has been seeing some incredible growth. The Volvo Cars and MUSC Health stadiums, dozens of retail centers, and eight distinct "park" neighborhoods have given new life to the region, but one of Daniel's newest developments is now setting a new standard for the Island. The newly completed Wharf 7 complex has raised the...
Thursday marked the commencement of the Point in Time Count in Hillsborough County, a critical initiative aimed at assessing and addressing homelessness in the area. With hundreds of dedicated volunteers fanning out across the county, the survey aims to capture a comprehensive snapshot of individuals experiencing homelessness, providing vital data to inform strategies and secure funding for essential services. This...
An early morning crash on Thursday has led to the closure of all eastbound lanes on Interstate 26 near Aviation Avenue, resulting in an 11-mile traffic jam. The North Charleston Police Department, assisting the Highway Patrol, is responding to the incident, which involves a significant fuel spill of nearly 100 gallons. 🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨 Charleston County. All lanes eastbound on...
A significant outage hit AT&T early Thursday, affecting thousands of Charleston area customers by disrupting their ability to make calls, send texts, and use the internet. According to Downdetector, over 64,000 complaints by 8:30 a.m. Eastern, with the disruptions starting around 3:30 a.m. ET. As the nation's largest carrier with over 240 million subscribers, this outage also impacted other networks,...
Amidst the pressing need for affordable housing in Tampa, the city is taking a significant step forward with the groundbreaking of a new 188-unit development. With a staggering waitlist of 20,000 individuals seeking affordable housing, the project aims to address the critical shortage and provide hope to those in need.   Tampa Housing Authority is undergoing a major transformation of the...
In a dramatic turn of events, St. Pete Beach residents found themselves at odds over the proposed expansion of the Sirata Beach Resort, sparking a contentious debate that lasted well into the night. The hotel's owners had set their sights on a significant expansion, envisioning the addition of two new establishments—a 10-story JW Marriott and a 9-story Hampton Inn—bringing a...
The Town of Summerville is preparing to launch an advanced drone program with multiple applications aimed at enhancing public safety and bolstering the town's geographic information system (GIS). These new high-tech drones will serve the town in numerous capacities, including aiding in patrol operations to locate missing or fleeing individuals, assisting in SWAT or hostage situations, supporting forensic investigations, and...
Charleston has just been ranked the friendliest cities in the entire world. It was ranked as the #1 out of the friendliest cities in the world, based on a reader survey by Condé Nast Traveler. The site noted that, "Over the last four years, we've asked our readers to rate a city's "friendliness" in the Readers’ Choice Awards survey, especially with...
One of the most unique restaurants in the history of Tampa Bay is about to open in the heart of St Pete. The Huntsman, a high-end field-and-stream-to-table restaurant, is set to open at 200 Central Avenue, taking over the space once occupied by The Mill. You can enter to win a $100 gift card to The Huntersman in St Pete here:   The...