Madeira Beach News

Cape Haze contributed to Florida's No. 1 ranking with this gem: Man runs out of gas after robbing gas station, a story courtesy of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Major Accident Investigation Team responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Seminole Blvd.

Russ Sittloh says a mysterious serpent-like creature that's at least 20 feet long has been swimming in the canal behind his Madeira Beach home and he wants to find out what it is.

In an odd coincidence, two different cryptids from two different bodies of water have recently made headlines.

California couldn't hold a candle to St. Petersburg for Charlie Souza. The Tampa Bay native returned and immortalized the city in song. [MELISSA LYTTLE Times] Last week, nearly 13,000 people voted online to pick a city song for St.

There's something strange and big swimming in the canals of Madeira Beach along the Pinellas County coast.

Russ Sittloh says a mysterious serpent-like creature that's at least 20 feet long has been swimming in the canal behind his Madeira Beach home and he wants to find out what it is.

See video of Madeira Beach man's 'Loch Ness Monster'! Monday, November 16, 2009 WATCH VIDEO Click Here MADEIRA BEACH, Fla., - The first sighting was in April.

When we hear about Canada's health care system we often hear about socialized medicine, rationed care and long waits.

If you believe retiree Russ Sittloh, the canals around Crystal Island have their own version of the infamous Loch Ness Monster.

Simone Carvalli trunk show is this weekend The Dressing Room, a bridal boutique, will host the Simone Carvalli Trunk Show on Friday and Saturday.

Students in Pinellas County public schools today started receiving the H1N1 vaccine.

Here's the release we received from the Pinellas County Health Department: As part of a collaborative effort between Pinellas County Schools and the Pinellas County Health Department, H1N1 flu vaccinations will begin on Monday, Nov.

The 17th annual Fall King of the Beach Kingfish Tournament is set Thursday through Saturday, Nov.

Area boaters will again pay their respects to veterans and active military when the American Legion's 13th annual Veterans Day Boat parade sails Saturday, Nov.

The night before Jamie Loveless got sick, she ate at a little pizza place in Madeira Beach, Fla., with her family.

A Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputy noticed a fire at a restaurant early this morning and assisted in evacuating guests from the adjacent motel.

Like other areas in Florida, Madeira Beach has lost thousands of hotel rooms to condominium development.

Friends of Gulf Beaches library book sale MADEIRA BEACH - The Friends of Gulf Beaches Public Library plans its annual library book sale Saturday, Oct.

A 49-year-old Bradenton man was killed early Sunday after he walked away from a crash on Interstate 75 but then was struck by another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.