Don’t Miss The Truck: Tampa Announces Holiday Trash Schedule Shake-Up
TAMPA, Fla. – With the holidays fast approaching, City of Tampa officials are warning residents to double-check their garbage calendars to avoid being stuck with a full bin. The city released its modified collection schedule this week for Christmas and New Year’s, confirming that municipal offices will close and...
People Drive From All Over Florida For The Outrageously Delicious Seafood At This Incredible...
There’s a little slice of seafood heaven tucked away on the wooden planks of John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk where locals and tourists alike flock for a taste of the ocean that will haunt your dreams for weeks after. The Boardwalk Grill in Madeira Beach might look modest...
Gun bought in Florida linked to Canadian homicide just 32 days later, feds say
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A firearm that was bought in Florida was recovered at the scene of a Canadian homicide just 32 days later, federal prosecutors revealed as they announced charges against five men accused of trafficking more than 100 guns across the border. The U.S. Department of Justice...
Fleeing driver dies in secondary crash after hit-and-run in Pinellas Park
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — The Pinellas Park Police Department said a man is dead after fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run and then getting into another crash. The first incident happened on Friday at the intersection of US-19 and Gandy Boulevard in Pinellas Park, and was described by police as a minor collision...
Largo police asks for assistance searching for 87-year-old man with dementia
The Largo Police Department is asking for the public's help in searching for a missing man.
USF Ukrainian student graduates with second degree after 9-year journey through pandemic delays, war...
TAMPA, Fla. - The University of South Florida held its December commencement this weekend. For one graduate, the cap and gown represent more than a degree. It’s a celebration for Ukraine. The backstory:. Danylo Solomentsev is proud of his home country, wearing Ukrainian colors as he walked across the...
PRINT: The “Schools of Hope” Program Threatens to Take Over Public Schools
Charter schools are not new, nor are they an uncommon occurrence in Hillsborough County. For nearly 30 years, Florida has allowed these organizations, which open up choice schools across the state, to essentially function as public schools without all of the regulations and restrictions on curriculum. Nearly 56 exist...
Walmart to open 4 new Florida locations in early 2026, here’s where
Did you know Walmart has more stores in Florida than (almost) any other state? Four more are coming in the next few months, the company said. Another location is coming to West Central Florida in January, with more slated in the early part of 2026, the company confirmed to USA TODAY on Dec. 8. Walmart previously said...
Coast Guard rescues 5 people off Egmont Key
Clearwater — A Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg boat crew rescued five boaters after their 32-foot vessel sank 28 miles west of Egmont Key, Friday. The five boaters were in stable condition and safely transported to awaiting emergency medical service personnel at Tierra Verde Marina. An Air Station Clearwater...
Clearwater Starbucks workers join nearly 4,000 baristas on strike
Starbucks workers at the 433 Cleveland St. location joined the strike on Thursday, which has now spread across 180 locations in 34 cities. The post Clearwater Starbucks workers join nearly 4,000 baristas on strike appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

















