Clearwater FL

SEMINOLE, Fla. — Every year, a handful of people are recognized for the work they've done in the service community. Out of hundreds of submissions from various service organizations, 11 are chosen as 2025 Service Year Alums Awardees. This year, Seminole resident Keith Smith was one of the people...

SEMINOLE, FL — A New Port Richey man was arrested Friday evening following an armed confrontation inside a tattoo shop in Seminole. Jared Joiner, 35, was taken into custody on Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 7:07 p.m. at 8547 Seminole Boulevard. He faces charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and...

Researchers at the University of South Florida estimate there were 200,000 victims of sex trafficking in the state in 2024. A research lab at the university developed what it called a “first-of-its-kind” report, commissioned by the state, looking at the prevalence of trafficking in the Sunshine State. In...

Tampa’s Wright’s Gourmet House doesn’t look like the battleground for one of Florida’s most passionate culinary debates, but don’t be fooled by the modest exterior. Behind those unassuming walls lies what many locals will defend to their last breath as the best Cuban sandwich in the Sunshine State – fighting words in...

Tucked away in Clearwater, Florida, there’s a vibrant eatery where locals and tourists alike gather for what might be the most unexpected culinary revelation on the Gulf Coast. Frenchy’s Saltwater Cafe stands out immediately with its eye-catching exterior—a tropical explosion of colors that makes passing by without...

Last week, FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger (plus 17 other restaurant brands), announced that it has signed a 40-unit development deal with Whole Factor Inc. to open Fatburger stores all over Florida. Whole Factor Inc., which has already opened a Fatburgers in Riverview and in Celebration, has its...

Inland showers and storms will taper after sunset giving way to a partly cloudy sky. The sky clears overnight as lows drop to the upper 70s to near 80 degrees across the Bay Area. There could be a few coastal showers Sunday morning with a better chance of isolated storms around lunchtime. Storms will quickly […]

“You are the goodest girl,” said the Clearwater Threshers in a heartbreaking announcement Sunday. Their retired bat dog, Layla, passed away last week.

Recent letters by the FDOT and USDOT secretaries outline their basis for the potential removal of "non-compliant surface pavement," which could include rainbow crosswalks. According to FDOT, non-standard surface markings "can lead to distractions or misunderstandings, jeopardizing both driver and pedestrian safety."...

After about 50 years, a body found in NH was identified as 21-year-old Nancy Gale Erickson, of both Brattleboro, Vermont and Tampa, Florida.