Mad Beach star Saltwater Hippie opens new bar, shop and BBQ spot
One of Madeira Beach’s local gems has made its full – and grand – return. Saltwater Hippie, the combo beach bar, surf shop, kitchen and live music venue, is now open at 15045 Madeira Way. The grand opening of the new location took place on March 28, completing a move that had been two years in the works and was stalled by 2024 hurricane damage.
Rapper Lil Tjay Arrested for Alleged Disorderly Conduct After Offset Shooting Incident in Florida
Lil Tjay was arrested for alleged disorderly conduct in Florida and booked in Broward County Jail with a $500 bond
Search Continues for Missing Endangered Man Last Seen Near Treasure Island Bridge
ST. PETERSBURG — Detectives with the St. Petersburg Police Department are continuing their search for 75-year-old Anthony Barlow, who has been missing since Sunday, April 5, 2026. Investigators say Barlow was seen at approximately 4:20 p.m. on April 5 after leaving on foot near 46th Street South and 5th...
Pinellas County tests weapons detection systems at 2 high schools
LARGO, Fla. — New security measures are coming to two Pinellas County high schools. The district is launching a weapons detection system pilot program Tuesday morning at Gibbs High School and Palm Harbor University High School. It’s the kind of technology you see at stadiums or some big box...
Kenny Wayne Shepherd at The Tampa Bay Blues Festival
Kenny Wayne Shepherd achieved critical success starting in the mid-1990s with his debut album Ledbetter Heights, and his signature hit "Blue on Black," which he co-wrote with vocalist Noah Hunt. His career spans over three decades, featuring five Grammy nominations, two Billboard Music Awards, and eight albums that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Chart.
Sad Discovery: Search For Missing New Port Richey Man Ends After He Is Found...
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – A local search effort has come to a somber conclusion following the discovery of a missing 46-year-old man. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday that Cory Drobisch has been found deceased. Drobisch had been the subject of an active missing person investigation after he was last seen in the Seminole Drive area of New Port Richey on the afternoon...
Pasco pastor, former SRO, accused of molesting multiple children
A Pasco County pastor, who once served as a local deputy, has been arrested on multiple allegations of molestation, according to the sheriff's office.
West Tampa icon Alessi Bakery opens new massive location April 15
Back in 2024, West Tampa’s 114-year-old staple Alessi Bakery announced plans to relocate and expand to a much larger space just a block down the street, and now they’re finally ready to open the doors. Located at 3003 W Cypress St. in the historic Tampa Letter Carriers’ Social Hall, the new facility will officially open […] The post West Tampa icon Alessi Bakery opens new massive...
75-year-old man goes missing in St. Petersburg, last seen in Treasure Island
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The St. Petersburg Police Department is searching for 75-year-old Anthony Barlow after he disappeared Sunday afternoon. He was reported missing at 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, when he was seen near 46th Street and 5th Avenue South. Police utilized patrol vehicles, drones, bloodhounds and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s helicopter to […]
St. Pete’s Coney Island Chili Dogs Make A Hot Comeback On Wheels
St. Petersburg’s beloved Coney Island Sandwich Shop is back in the wild, this time on four wheels. Longtime staffers are ladling that familiar chili over hot dogs from a new food truck, hauling a portable slice of downtown nostalgia to local events and pop‑ups. For plenty of residents, spotting the truck feels like running into an old friend you thought had moved away...
