Treasure Island is launching a proactive plan to counteract the threats of rising sea levels and severe storms by elevating the entire island by 2100. This initiative, known as the "Terrain Modification Program," aims to lift homes, businesses, and infrastructure using external fill dirt, a practice currently restricted by local codes.
The city proposes to change these regulations to mandate...
President Joe Biden secured a win in the 2024 South Carolina Democratic Primary, a key victory in a state he advocated to lead the party's nominating calendar. He outpaced competitors such as Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips and author Marianne Williamson, according to WLTX's live election coverage.
Biden's campaign focused on mobilizing Black voters, a crucial demographic for the Democratic base,...
Officials from the South Carolina Department of Transportation, Governor Henry McMaster, and other state dignitaries just broke ground on a major overhaul of the interchange connecting interstates 26 and 95.
The redesign aims to streamline the interchange by realigning ramps for smoother transitions between the interstates. At the groundbreaking ceremony, Transportation Secretary Christy Hall outlined additional improvements included in the...
Do you know anyone with a few million laying around looking for a historic Charleston home?
A new listing on Legare St just hit the market as one of the priciest to ever be listed in downtown Charleston.
The house has a hand-painted wall covering in the entrance, a living room with a fireplace, a kitchen with Sub-Zero and Miele appliances,...
Deon Lathel Gibson, 38, facing ongoing charges for a 2020 hit and run that resulted in two fatalities, has been arrested again in December 2023 on new, serious charges. This is his third arrest since the 2020 incident.
Gibson was initially arrested for a hit and run on I-26 that killed Lance Davis and Brittany Reeves. Released on bond, he...
Residents in the Tampa Bay area will soon have even greater access to low-cost veterinarian care as Harmony Vet Care, a non-profit organization, prepares to open its fourth clinic in Oldsmar this April.
Harmony Vet Care, recognized for its nearly six-year dedication to affordable pet treatment with current locations in Tampa (Town N Country), Brandon, and Carrollwood, aims to extend...
In a heartfelt farewell to the community, the iconic Bassano Cheesecake Café on Main Street in Safety Harbor announced its impending closure, sending shockwaves through Pinellas County.
Tom and Cindy Bassano, the passionate owners who poured their hearts into every slice, recently shared the heartbreaking decision to close the café's doors in a poignant Facebook video.
The cherished family-owned restaurant has...
Pinellas County recently voted unanimously to terminate contracts with American Empire Builders (AEB), a Miami-based construction company hired to replace three bridges in the area.
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Faced with substantial delays and inadequate responsiveness from the contractor and its surety company, the Pinellas Board of County Commissioners took this drastic step to protect the interests of its citizens.
American Empire Builders was tasked...
The South Carolina House of Representatives recently passed a bill aimed at restricting access to pornographic websites for individuals under 18. The bill, known as House Bill 3424 or the Child Online Safety Act, received overwhelming support with a vote of 104-1.
This proposed legislation, if approved by the South Carolina Senate and signed into law, would make it illegal...
Young's Rough Rookie Year Not Entirely His Fault
Bryce Young, drafted by the Carolina Panthers after a stellar national championship-winning season with Alabama, struggled in his rookie NFL campaign. The Panthers limped to a league-worst 2-15 record, the worst in franchise history. While Young shoulders some blame, the dysfunctional Panthers organization failed the rookie quarterback in many ways.
Young's numbers -...