As summer temperatures rise, Charleston Animal Society officials report an increase in animal intake. The shelter urgently needs more foster families for cats and kittens as space decreases.
Since May 1, the shelter has taken in 1,000 animals and fostered over 400 cats, kittens, and puppies. However, hundreds of animals still need homes.
Families interested in fostering can visit the shelter...
A large cargo ship lost control of its engines in Charleston Harbor, nearly colliding with the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. The incident shut down the bridge in both directions.
Harbor pilots were guiding the nearly 1,000-foot ship which was moving at 20 mph toward the main support beam of the bridge.
Here is a video of the incident:
The ship eventually...
Bruhat Soma, Tampa Bay's Spelling Bee champion, was greeted with a hero's welcome from a cheering crowd at Tampa International Airport upon his return on Wednesday, celebrating his remarkable achievement with his family and supporters.
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Soma, a 12-year-old soon-to-be eighth-grader at Turner/Bartels K-8 School in New Tampa, has been enjoying the...
Starting June 11, drivers in Pinellas County who flee from deputies will face the loss of their vehicles. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri announced that any driver who fails to stop when directed by deputies will have their car seized and forfeited under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.
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Three Tampa Bay area cities—Sarasota, Tampa, and Lakeland—are among the fastest-growing in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report. These cities ranked in the top 25 based on U.S. Census Bureau data from 2021 to 2022.
When calculating the Best Places to Live, U.S. News factors in each city's growth due to net migration, which is part of...
This summer, Charleston will finally welcome the arrival of The Dolly Llama, a renowned waffle and ice cream brand that has captured hearts elsewhere.
Founded in 2017 by Samuel Baroux and Eric Shomof, The Dolly Llama's unique inspiration stemmed from a real-life encounter with Dolly, a llama in the South of France. This lively encounter led to Dolly becoming the...
Leaders in Charleston County have been actively addressing the issue of traffic congestion on Johns Island, particularly around the Maybank Highway project. Their efforts are set to pay off, as travel in this area is expected to become significantly smoother.
Since 2004, the county has embarked on a series of improvement projects for Maybank Highway, with the third and concluding...
The city of Lakeland has denied a request from the NAACP to release police body cam footage of a confrontation between officers and 16-year-old Jahmal Hudson that occurred this past Memorial Day. The teenager faces charges of trespassing, battery on a law enforcement officer, and resisting arrest.
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Community activists accuse the officers of...
Hundreds of Historic Kenwood residents now ride public transit for free. A groundbreaking partnership between the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and the Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Association (HKNA) offers unlimited bus and trolley rides at no cost.
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This initiative provides convenient, reliable transportation for all residents, marking a new chapter for St. Petersburg.
The program covers rides to downtown St. Pete...