Hegseth to visit MacDill, Shore Acres residents voice concerns over flood mitigation project and...
Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today. We have a better chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms today. The rain chance begins this afternoon and continues into the evening. Some of us could get a heavy downpour while others see no rain at all. If you...
You Can Pick Your Own Strawberries And Meet Capybaras Just One Hour From Tampa
Ready for a day that feels like pure Florida sunshine with a side of small town charm. Hunsader Farms is an easy hour from Tampa and delivers the kind of hands on fun you actually remember. Pick your own strawberries, meet capybaras and friendly farm animals, and wander markets stacked with local goodies.
Cycle Springs to undergo construction, modernize showroom, service center
Dimmitt Automotive Group recently announced it started construction on a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility for Cycle Springs Powersports in Clearwater, Florida, a project it says represents a significant investment in the future of powersports and marine recreation along the state’s Gulf Coast. Dimmitt acquired...
Twin sisters arrested after allegedly throwing 3 pound Chihuahua out of moving vehicle
In Largo, Florida, twin sisters were arrested last week after allegedly throwing their pet chihuahua out of the passenger side window of a moving car. It had been on January 22, 2026 when authorities stated Tracey Fitzgerald and her twin sister Stacey, 54, had been traveling in a SUV. Tracey...
Clearwater man arrested for stealing 20 packages of sausage from Walmart
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Clearwater man is accused of stealing more than $100 worth of sausage from a Walmart on U.S. 19 after hiding the items in a backpack, according to an arrest affidavit. Deputies say Kinte Jenkins, 43, entered the store the morning of Feb. 22 with an...
Largo man attacked 84-year-old neighbor with hammer because his ‘father,’ God, told him to:...
A Largo man was accused of trying to kill his elderly neighbor by attacking him with a hammer on Wednesday.
PHOTOS: ‘Jellyfish’ effect spotted around Florida after rocket launch
TAMPA, Fla. — A “jellyfish” effect was seen around Tampa Bay, Central Florida and the Sunshine State after an early morning rocket launch on Wednesday. SpaceX launched nearly 30 Starlink satellites into orbit just before 6 a.m. A Falcon 9 rocket sent up Starlink 10-40 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape...
The Crab Legs At This Unassuming Florida Restaurant Are Worth Every Messy Bite
If you’ve never worn a plastic bib as an adult while wielding tiny forks and crab crackers like surgical instruments, you haven’t fully embraced the Florida lifestyle. The Crab Shack in St. Petersburg is where dignity goes to die and deliciousness comes to life, one crab leg at a time.
Clearwater Police participating in drone first responder program
The Clearwater Police Department has been exploring drone technology for years. Chief Eric Gandy and his team have used the unmanned aerial systems in SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) operations and high-risk situations. CPD is utilizing a drone to help first responders address calls on Clearwater Beach through a...
St. Pete’s “Old Florida” Seafood Hideout Locals Don’t Share on Social Media
St. Petersburg has plenty of seafood spots that beg for Instagram. This one doesn’t. Hookin’ Ain’t Easy is the kind of place locals mention in passing, then immediately change the subject—partly because they like it that way, partly because it actually earns the hype. Think: fresh...
