Search Underway For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl In New Port Richey
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Pasco County deputies are asking the community for help locating 14-year-old Boryana Todorova, who has been missing since the evening of Nov. 29. She was last seen around 6:25 p.m. near Estrada Place in New Port Richey. Todorova is described as 5-foot-4, approximately 134...
Pinellas County Residents Face Urgent Seawall Repairs as Coastal Risks Rise
Twenty-five years ago, the author bought a waterfront home in Pinellas County and considered adding a dock. At that time, a county inspector advised rebuilding the property’s 50-year-old seawall, but the recommendation was not followed. Now, in 2025, after spending $200,000 on flood repairs and with the seawall at 75...
Unwise Encounters: The Sea Lion Incident at Tunnel Beach
In a recent incident at Tunnel Beach, a visitor's reckless behavior with a sea lion has sparked a wave of criticism on social media. The incident, which involved a tourist allegedly dangling their baby over a sea lion, has led to calls for increased signage and awareness about the dangers of interacting too closely...
Florida City Issues New Water Restrictions As Drought Deepens
St. Petersburg officials announced that new citywide water restrictions will begin on December 1st after the Southwest Florida Water Management District issued a Phase 1 Water Shortage Order due to below normal rainfall and declining water supplies.
Woman dies after vehicle strikes e-bike in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A woman died in St. Petersburg on Tuesday after a vehicle struck her e-bike. The crash happened at 7:12 a.m. at the intersection of 22nd Avenue and 49th Street North, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department. Police said the driver remained at the...
Rally Development Eyes Derby Lane for Multi-Billion Dollar Revamp with Potential Rays Stadium
Rally Development has begun pitching the 131.5-acre Derby Lane property in St. Petersburg for what CEO Sagi Genger describes as a multi-hundred-million-dollar or multi-billion-dollar redevelopment. The company acquired the site at 10490 Gandy Blvd. in April after combining with St. Petersburg Kennel Club Inc., which...
Veteran Removed from Tampa Ceremony Over Confederate Uniform Files Lawsuit
A federal lawsuit filed this month is putting Florida’s Hillsborough County (Tampa) under scrutiny after a man dressed in a Confederate uniform was removed from a Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. The case raises questions about free expression, county policy, and America’s long and complicated history...
St. Pete Free Clinic Expands Food Assistance as More Local Families Seek Help
The St. Pete Free Clinic (SPFC) is expanding its food assistance programs in response to rising food insecurity in Pinellas County. Higher grocery prices and financial challenges have increased demand for support. The clinic, which has served the area for over 50 years, distributes large amounts of food each year...
Clearwater Residents: New One-Day-Per-Week Lawn Watering Rules Start December 1 Due to Extended Drought...
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has extended water restrictions in Pinellas County, including Clearwater, because of ongoing drought. Starting December 1, 2025, Clearwater Public Utilities customers may water their lawns only one day per week. Residents and businesses are asked to reduce water use to...
8 Florida Soul Food Restaurants Offering the Reliable Comfort Plates People Seek Out Often
Florida’s soul-food scene doesn’t whisper— it walks right up, hands you a warm plate, and tells you to sit down because you’re about to feel better. These are the spots people drive across counties for, the kitchens where turkey wings fall apart at the touch of a fork and mac and cheese feels like a hug you didn’t...
