Florida lawmakers aim to solve rising Grocery costs with a new bill
Florida families struggling with rising grocery costs might soon see some relief. State lawmakers have introduced a bill targeting what they say is unfair price fixing by big food companies.
FL Could Get 3 New Discount Stores Where You Can Get “Good Stuff Cheap”
Floridians who enjoy Bargain shopping may be happy to know that the state could get some new Ollie's stores since the chain has reportedly acquired some old Big Lots locations, including some in Florida.
Empty Florida Big Box Store Could Become Free Clinic For Food, Health Care Services
Many Floridians are aware that it is not unusual in the Sunshine State for empty buildings to become something else entirely. It was recently announced that an empty CVS was being eyed for a Baycare emergency room while a Dick's Sporting Goods was being turned into a women's only gym. And now, an empty Badcock...
Later start times for middle and high school students
Florida lawmakers are considering removing a legislation passed in 2023 that required later start times for middle and high schools across the state. The initial legislation required high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and middle schools no earlier than 8 a.m., with full implementation set for 2026....
VOTE: What’s the best pizza restaurant in Sarasota and Manatee counties?
We heard you loud and clear, pizza lovers — our inbox and social media feeds exploded with passionate responses to our February list of the best pizza restaurants in Sarasota and Manatee counties , and now it's your turn to vote! Using your emails, comments, and customer Google reviews, we've seeded the top 16 local...
Proposed state bill would provide universal free breakfast and lunch for Florida’s public school...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A new bill has been introduced in the Florida Senate that, if passed, would create a universal free breakfast and lunch program in the state for public school students. Officials say most of the money for Senate Bill 74 would come from the U.S. Department of...
Florida adorable Maltipoo seeks a loving home after recovering from two broken legs
Benji is a 1.5-year-old Maltipoo who is ready to find his forever family! This affectionate, brave, and playful little guy has had quite the journey. After being lost and finding himself in a shelter, he faced some tough times with two broken legs that required rescue.
Florida’s Favorite Fish & Chips Spot Closed After 20 Years—Now It’s Making a Comeback
In an era when British-themed eateries are few and far between in Florida, longtime local favorite Moon Under Water is preparing to make its highly anticipated return to downtown St. Petersburg. Known for its quintessentially British comfort fare, including what critics have hailed as "spot on" fish and chips, the...
Police investigate suspicious packaging scattered along patio
Misdemeanor: Dispatch sent an officer to a report of a suspicious person sleeping on a bench in front of a condominium building. According to the caller, the suspicious woman also knocked on the caller’s door and asked to charge her phone. At the scene, an officer spoke with the woman and said he wanted to make sure...
Red tide detected off Florida’s coast, but don’t go changing Spring Break travel plans
Temperatures are rising, which means people will soon be flocking to Florida beaches to catch some rays and perhaps take a dip in the warming waters of the Gulf or Atlantic. But swimmers beware—officials are closely monitoring the potential for red tide.
