Howard Frankland Bridge northbound lanes to close Tuesday night
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Motorists traveling northbound on I-275 toward the Howard Frankland Bridge will need to find another route on Tuesday night. The interstate will close from 11 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, to 5 a.m. on March 11, weather permitting. What are alternative routes?. What you can do:
This Enchanting Park Feels Like a Real-Life Storybook With Butterflies and Giant Gnomes
Tucked along Martin Luther King Jr. Street North in Safety Harbor, Folly Farm Nature Preserve feels like stepping into a storybook you loved as a kid. Butterflies swirl around blooming paths, giant gnomes peek from the trees, and tiny fairy houses reward curious eyes. Families, nature lovers, and creative souls all...
Dunedin City Commission meeting recap for March 5
The Dunedin City Commission met on March 5, 2026, and approved several local actions. The Commission accepted a Letter of Recognition from Lady Margaret of the Elliot Clan, allowing the city to use the Elliot Tartan. City Manager Jennifer Bramley discussed plans to consolidate some resident-appointed committees,...
Dunedin Commission Signs Off On Main Street Exchange Plan
The Dunedin City Commission on Thursday signed off on the final design review for the long-planned Main Street Exchange, clearing the decks for a major remake of the former Ocean Optics site at 830 Douglas Avenue. The project calls for a three- and four-story mixed-use complex with an 89-room boutique hotel, food...
Pinellas County Traffic Alert: Major Night And Day Lane Closures Set For March 8–14
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County motorists should prepare for travel shifts as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 7 begins a heavy week of maintenance and construction. Starting Sunday, March 8, through Saturday, March 14, multiple interstate and local routes will undergo lane closures...
Dire water supply warning for Tampa Bay area
The Tampa Bay area is facing one of its worst water supply shortages in decades, and it's officially reached extreme levels across the region. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Spring Forward: Clocks Shift Tonight As Daylight Saving Time Returns
Residents in participating regions of the U.S. are preparing to lose an hour of sleep tonight as Daylight Saving Time officially begins. At 2:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, March 8, 2026, clocks will jump forward to 3:00 a.m., shifting an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening.
Urgent hospice adoption needed for Maximus by March 8
Maximus (A2495777), a 9-year-old German Shepherd, is in need of a hospice adoption or rescue placement by Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 4 PM. He was surrendered to the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center on February 25, 2026, after his owner could no longer manage his medical needs. Maximus is gentle, affectionate,...
Central Florida Woman Claimed $1 Million Prize from Scratch-Off Game
A Central Florida claimed a $1 million prize from a scratch-off game. The post Central Florida Woman Claimed $1 Million Prize from Scratch-Off Game appeared first on West Orlando News .
Florida’s Restaurant Apocalypse Roars Into 2026: Closures Hit Chains & Local Favorites
A new wave of shutdowns sweeps across the state as soaring costs, shrinking tourism, and changing eating habits push Florida’s dining scene to the brink. By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMedia.
