City of Tampa issues new water restriction rules for HOAs
TAMPA, Fla. — New water restrictions are now in effect in Tampa, and while residents won’t see changes to how often they can water their lawns, homeowners associations are facing significant new limits on how they regulate their communities. Tampa residents have been under once-a-week watering restrictions since...
Florida Snowmobilers Rescued After Getting Lost in Pisgah State Park
CHESTERFIELD, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Two snowmobilers from Florida were rescued Saturday evening after becoming disoriented in Pisgah State Park as temperatures plunged into the single digits, authorities said. New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers were alerted around 6:36 p.m. by State Police dispatch that...
Black-owned businesses and artists you can support right now in Tampa
This Black History Month and all year long, support the local Black community by checking out Black-owned businesses and creative voices shaping culture across Tampa Bay. These are some highlights of great artists, organizations, restaurants and more that are being led by Black voices in St. Pete. Food & Drink...
Florida strawberry growers claim harm from unfairly low-priced imports
During the winter, when other states face freezing temperatures, Florida’s warm weather provides an excellent climate for strawberries to grow. According to the Florida Strawberry Growers Association, Florida produces about 15% of the country’s strawberries grown during that time of the year. But some of that share...
Tampa Bay’s first Whataburger opens this week in Largo
The doors of Tampa Bay's first Whataburger will open in Largo on Thursday. Why it matters: The popular fast-food chain hails from Texas and is a staple in North Florida — with dozens of locations north of Gainesville. Driving the news: The first 100 guests in line on Thursday...
Measles is spreading across Florida. The state’s updates lag more than a week
New cases of measles are popping up across Florida, with 15 illnesses confirmed statewide, according to data from the Florida Department of Health. But other cases, including 20 in Collier County and one in Pinellas County, don't show up on the department's website. It updates every Thursday, and by then the...
St. Petersburg Man Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle On 4th Street South
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A pedestrian has died following a late-night collision in St. Petersburg on Sunday. The St. Petersburg Police Department identified the victim as 61-year-old Larry Darnell Brown. The incident took place shortly after 9 p.m. Brown was attempting to cross from the east to the west...
Park dedication, honey festival open a new era for Lealman
The long-gestating renovation of Lealman’s 38-acre Raymond H. Neri Park was unveiled Saturday, a $10 million investment by Pinellas County government in the future of the unincorporated and historically underserved district. The ribbon-cutting was followed by the fourth annual Honey & Arts Festival, on the massive...
Former FL Fire Chief Must Give Notice Before Station Visits
Former St. Petersburg Fire Rescue Chief Jim Large retired from firefighting amid a pall of allegations that he created a hostile and discriminatory work environment for women and minorities. Large left in March 2024 after Mayor Ken Welch said a review found no evidence to back the claims. But in...
Wesley Chapel Teen In “Don’t Get Caught” Hoodie Jailed After 150 MPH, Tampa And...
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A routine aerial patrol over Tampa turned into a high-speed manhunt late Saturday night after Florida Highway Patrol pilots spotted a group of motorcyclists racing through city streets. The incident, which began around 10:40 PM on February 7, eventually stretched across county lines and saw...
