$115 Million Tampa Playground Has a Go-Kart Track and a Bowling Alley
Located on an 87-acre lakefront parcel in Tampa, the property is the most expensive home listed this week on Realtor.com.
Tampa Passenger Films Couple Delaying Flight by an Hour to Sit Together
A Tampa passenger recently recorded a couple delaying a flight by an hour because they wanted to sit together. The flight was amid boarding passengers in Los Angeles, California, and was set to head to Tampa, Florida. But one couple aboard the aircraft made it “chaotic” to take off.
Milk Request Prompts 911 Calls, Leads to Arrest of Largo Woman
LARGO — A Largo woman was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly placing multiple non-emergency calls to 911, including a request involving milk for coffee, according to an arrest affidavit. Michelle Wyandt, 50, was taken into custody on April 26, 2026, and charged with misuse of the wireless 911...
Florida Homes Sales See Low Demand
The latest survey from Construction Coverage shows the 2026 edition of the hottest real estate markets in the U.S., revealing where demand is still surging despite a national slowdown. While home sales are down 8.3% year-over-year and price growth has cooled to just 1.1%, certain markets—especially in the Northeast—remain highly...
Happening Now: Investigation Underway After Human Remains Found In New Port Richey
Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press) NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – An intersection in New...
Tasca Automotive Group acquires Lincoln dealership in Clearwater from AutoNation
Tasca Automotive Group has expanded its Florida presence with the acquisition of AutoNation Lincoln Clearwater, adding its first Lincoln franchise in the Tampa Bay market. The transaction, which closed on April 9, 2026, saw the store rebranded as Tasca Lincoln Palm Harbor following a relocation to 30801 US Highway 19 North in Palm Harbor. The purchase complements the Rhode Island-based, fourth-generation family...
Three people arrested following large drug bust in Florida
FLORIDA — Three men were arrested after deputies uncovered multiple firearms and drugs during a search of a Tampa home, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said the sheriff’s office Gang Unit served a search warrant at the residence on April 24. During the search, detectives located several firearms, including a Glock 22 […] The post Three people arrested following large drug bust in...
Clearwater Streets Get A Safety Overhaul As Police Wrap Up High-Visibility Patrols
Clearwater Police (File) CLEARWATER, Fla. – The Clearwater Police Department is entering the final phase...
USF community criticizes state decision to drop sociology as gen ed
The Florida Board of Governors voted to remove introductory sociology courses from the general education curriculum in the state’s public university system starting in August. The BOG approved the change during a March 26 meeting, reclassifying 1000- and 2000-level sociology general education courses as electives. In November 2023, the...
Charlie Crist running to be St. Petersburg’s mayor
Charlie Crist is running for office, again. The former Florida governor filed Monday to run for mayor of St. Petersburg, Fla. Crist posted a video of himself to the social platform X in which he holds paperwork and remarks, “Well it’s official. I’m now a candidate for mayor of St. Pete. God bless you all.”…
