New Gulfport environmental team begins taking tree inventory
GULFPORT, Fla. — The City of Gulfport launched its new environmental team Saturday. Its first mission is to take an inventory of the city’s trees after 2024’s storms. The initial team of about a dozen people collected data about tree species, size, condition and location outside the Gulfport Community Center.
Search underway after 2 rescued, 1 person missing near Honeymoon Island
A search was underway Sunday after two people were rescued from Pinellas County waters, and a third went missing.
This Florida Fish House Makes the Hogfish Sandwich the One Thing Everyone Orders
Clearwater Beach has plenty of seafood shacks, but only one frames every bite with Gulf breezes and sunset glow. At Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill, the beachside energy meets plates that actually deliver flavor and freshness. You come for the vibe, then realize the menu is stacked with local favorites and...
HOA Cuts Down Healthy “Heritage” Shade Tree on Property Line: Leaves Homeowner in Tears
A Pinellas County homeowner faces mounting cooling costs and lost privacy after the HOA cuts down a 20-year-old oak that survived multiple hurricanes. By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMedia.
Anderson-McQueen Reaffirms Commitment to St. Petersburg with $1M Reinvestment in Tyrone Family Tribute Center
Anderson-McQueen Reaffirms Commitment to St. Petersburg with $1M Reinvestment in Tyrone Family Tribute Center. Grand Reopening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony & Open House to Showcase New Options for Pinellas Families. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (January 16, 2026) – A cornerstone of the St. Petersburg community for more than...
The Record Is Clear: The City Can Plan the Gas Plant
Conceptual master plan image from the City of St. Petersburg’s 2018 Tropicana Field planning study prepared by HKS. This City-commissioned planning work shows the kind of plan-first approach St. Petersburg has already used. A common argument for a proposal-first, master-developer approach at the Gas Plant site is...
This Florida Fish Camp Has One Of The Strangest Menus You’ll Ever See
Some places turn dinner into a story you end up telling later. In Florida, a night at Skipper’s Smokehouse in Tampa rarely stays just dinner. You arrive hungry and suddenly the evening has a soundtrack. Plates land, guitars start, and the plan quietly changes. One minute you are ordering...
Freeze Warning, Cold Weather Advisory Issued for Central Florida Until 9AM Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tampa Bay, Florida – A Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory are in effect across portions of west central and southwest Florida from midnight Sunday night through 9 AM EST Monday, as unusually cold air...
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy Utilizes Body Cam Translator in Traffic Incident, Enhancing Communication with...
In a recent traffic incident, a Hillsborough County deputy used his body-worn camera’s real-time translation feature to communicate with a Spanish-speaking driver. The technology allowed him to explain the process, insurance requirements, and next steps clearly. "A real moment. A real impact," the Hillsborough County...
Tampa Bay to plunge from 70s to freezing in just 24 hours, forecasters warn
Forecasters say Tampa Bay is about to trade short sleeves for heavy coats in the span of a single day, with temperatures tumbling from the 70s to near freezing as an arctic front barrels through. The sharp drop will test how well the region has learned to prepare for cold snaps that are brief but […]
