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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers heading through Pinellas County should prepare for a busy week on the roads as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) kicks off a fresh round of maintenance and construction projects. Starting Sunday, March 1, through Saturday, March 7, 2026, commuters will encounter a mix...

What if stepping into dinner felt like stepping into another century? In Tampa’s historic district, there is a place where time does not rush, recipes are treated like heirlooms, and every detail feels carefully preserved rather than recreated. The glow of hand painted tiles, the rhythm of Spanish guitar,...

The family and friends of Michel Ortega Casanova said he was one of four men killed in an armed confrontation off the Cuban Coast.

St. Petersburg broke ground on Fairfield Avenue Apartments this month, a 264-unit affordable and workforce housing development near the city’s Warehouse Arts District, marking what leaders call a major step in expanding housing options across a range of income levels. The general contractor is KAST Construction....

A St. Petersburg police officer has resigned after an internal command review board found him guilty of department violations tied to the high-profile bomb case at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa. The internal finding stems from an investigation that concluded the officer shared restricted law-enforcement...

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. – A stop at the supermarket became a life-changing event for a 35-year-old Tarpon Springs woman. Jessica Henri recently visited the Florida Lottery’s Tampa District Office to claim a $1 million top prize from the $1,000,000 Holiday Ca$h scratch-off game. The winning ticket was sold...

Tampa International Airport became the first to announce dress code rules in an X (formerly Twitter) post shared on February 26. The travel hub revealed it's banning a popular travel outfit, explaining, "We've seen enough. We've heard enough." While airports don't have official fashion rules, many airlines have their...

If you love the thrill of the hunt, Schiller’s Architectural and Design Salvage in Tampa will absolutely light you up. Tucked on E Hanna Ave, this 4.5 star antique warehouse overflows with reclaimed doors, hardware, letters, and slabs from storied places. Prices can be premium, but the finds are one of a kind and...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rain expected Friday and into Saturday could significantly impact this weekend’s St. Petersburg Grand Prix, forcing teams, officials and fans to prepare for rapidly changing conditions on the downtown street circuit. With practice, qualifying and multiple races scheduled over two days, wet...

The Sunshine City becomes an international IndyCar track for the Firestone Grand Prix this weekend, thanks to local manpower. The post The secret to a close-up, cheap Grand Prix of St. Pete experience appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .