15 Florida bakeries locals hope never get too crowded
Some Florida bakeries inspire the kind of loyalty that makes you want to keep them secret. These spots sell out early, spark lines before sunrise, and turn first time visits into weekly rituals. You will taste tradition, craft, and a little bit of local magic in every bite. Let this...
People happily make the drive for the grouper sandwich at this Florida restaurant
When a sandwich becomes a road trip destination, you know it is something special. At Frenchy’s Saltwater Cafe in Clearwater, the legendary grouper sandwich has fans circling the block and crossing bridges just for one more bite. The vibe is colorful, the seafood is freshly caught, and the service...
Trial begins for Carrollwood woman accused of murdering sister, burying her in yard
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial of a woman accused of murdering her sister and burying her body in the backyard of their Carrollwood home. On May 31, 2021, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the home on Cypress Park Street to check on a woman in her 60s who...
Dunedin golf cart driver arrested for DUI after crashing, injuring passenger: PCSO
DUNEDIN, Fla. (WFLA)— One person was hospitalized and another arrested after a golf cart crash in Dunedin, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies responded to Main Street and Douglas Avenue around 2:09 a.m. after a report of a gold cart crashing into a curb. According to PCSO, a passenger was...
Indian Rocks Beach votes to implement paid beach parking spots
Indian Rocks Beach commissioners unanimously approved a vote on Tuesday night, converting 182 beach access spots into paid parking. Each parking space could cost $4.50 an hour, every day from 8 a.m. till 10 p.m. The main purpose of having paid parking is to generate revenue for things like improving...
New Port Richey man reported missing found dead: PSO
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (WFLA)—A New Port Richey man who was reported missing on Tuesday was found dead, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies were searching for Michael Vogt, 54, who was last seen around noon on Tuesday in the Dillon Street area of New Port Richey. Vogt was last seen wearing a dark-colored...
Tampa man gets 15-year sentence for killing his newborn daughter
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Tampa father has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison for killing his newborn daughter, the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office announced. Cortavius Thompson was sentenced Tuesday by a judge in Hillsborough County. “Your mistakes resulted in the death of your child,...
Protesters Greet Job Seekers at Florida CPB Job Fair
A Customs and Border Protection hiring event in Florida drew protester in addition to job seekers Tuesday.
Border Patrol hiring event met with protests in St. Petersburg
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s hiring event in St. Petersburg Tuesday was met with protesters who stayed outside the Hilton Carillon for multiple hours.
Eye For An Eye: Tampa Man Jailed After Fatal “Retaliation” Shooting Of Dog
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A 41-year-old man is behind bars facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he took the law into his own hands, shooting and killing a dog he claimed was responsible for the death of his own pet. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to...
