Widow shares heartbreaking warning after husband of 30 years dies from West Nile Virus - Saint Petersburg news - NewsLocker (2024)

Gary Hopps, 67, died in his Springtown home under hospice care at the end of June, his wife told WFAA. Weeks earlier, he was out doing regular chores and activities.

The Florida Holocaust Museum to close for remainder of 2024

The museum will undergo renovations and expansion before reopening sometime in 2025, leaders said.

FHP investigating crash involving Sarasota County deputy patrol car that left bicyclist dead

All lanes on S. Tamiami Trail at the Bay Street intersection were closed but have since reopened.

Sheriff: Ex-music teacher preyed on 'vulnerable' student, got her pregnant

The "inappropriate relationship" reportedly began back in 2022, when the student was only 16 years old, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

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Northbound US 19 reopens at Riviera Drive following gas leak

Traffic was backed up for almost an hour.

Missing Manatee teen sighted, search ongoing

Jahmar Wilson, 15, was said to be wearing colorful beach shorts and a white T-shirt.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hall of Fame member Monte Kiffin dies at 84 years old

Kiffin ranks as the longest-tenured coach in Buccaneers franchise history, having spent 13 seasons with the organization

Kids find skeletal human remains in Highlands County home, sheriff's office says

The remains had reportedly been at the home for a year, according to deputies.

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Local food banks need donations of water and hydrating drinks

The excessive heat and humidity have families asking for more.

Tampa among largest metros seeing a big drop in rent prices, report shows

Only now are prices "coming back down to earth," the report said.

Community mourns loss of teacher killed after trying to save son from stolen vehicle

Alexa Stakely was a speech-language pathologist in the preschool program at Winchester Trail Elementary.

A deeper dive on accused hate crime incidents in Florida

The FBI reported 161 bias-motivated incidents from its recent report in 2022 but experts say the real numbers are likely higher.

'I miss him': Tampa family mourns father who deputies say was killed by brother

Positive, stoic, and someone who made others laugh, Juan Rafols was 52-years-old.

FWC: Woman hospitalized after an 8-foot alligator bit her in Hillsborough River

The FWC says the incident occurred on the Fourth of July this year.

CFY distributes more than $100,000 in youth athletic grants for first time in 58-year history

Clearwater for Youth was established in 1972, reaching more than 15,000 Pinellas County youth annually.

Construction of Tampa's tallest residential building underway

'One Tampa' will be approximately 510 feet and 42 floors. The luxury mixed-used complex, with retail and residential space, is expected to be completed in 2027.

Woman arrested for inciting a riot outside Brandon skating center

Brawls involving hundreds of people, injured a 16 year-old-girl and ended with 26 arrests, the sheriff's office said.

Hernando County pastor accused of sexually battering teen family member

William Martinez was reportedly alone with the underage girl at his home. Deputies say he gave her an alcoholic drink and a THC gummy before the assault took place.

Pinellas expands low-income home repair program to $75,000

This month, county leaders voted to expand a forgivable loan program aimed at keeping people in their homes.

Where can I play pickleball indoors in Tampa Bay?

With the heat only rising, pickleball enthusiasts are looking for indoor courts, and they're closer than you think.

Woman crashes car into retention pond off I-75, is arrested for DUI a short time later, FHP says

According to troopers, this latest DUI arrest is her third in 10 years. And, her license was suspended.

Did confusion over new crosswalks contribute to a fatal St. Pete hit-and-run?

Nine new mid-block crosswalks are now operational along 4th Street North; FDOT says it'll make the road safer.

Beloved Citrus County Fire training captain to be laid to rest Saturday

FWC is still investigating the boat crash in Crystal River that killed Training Captain Michael Fletcher.

Police say 2 children missing after mother killed in home may be in Mexico with father

Police are trying to get in touch with the children's father about their whereabouts, but haven't been able to locate him.

Sarasota Commissioners OK moves to sell Vamo Dr. historic home to save next door Vamo Lodge

The 1710 Vamo Drive single-family, Mediterranean Revival home was built in 1925. A plan is in the works to sell it to restore the Vamo Lodge built in 1900.

In flood-weary neighborhoods, home lifters see growing demand

It’s something you may start seeing more of in your neighborhood, homes lifted from their foundation 10+ feet in the air.

As Bartow businesses back up boozy brunch, religious leaders push back

Recent ordinance changes now allows restaurants to serve alcohol earlier on Sundays, but some community members are against the city's new law.

Officers: Truck driver arrested for defacing St. Pete Pride street mural in May

Surveillance video allegedly shows Antonio Silvestri, 30, in a white truck grinding tire marks into the mural on May 17.

Saharan dust prompts air pollution precautionary advisory for Pinellas, Hillsborough counties

The advisory in both counties is expected to last through Friday.

The Bartow Community Service Center lends a helping hand

With food insecurity posing a big problem, the center is trying to meet the growing need.