Catfish Heaven: Florida Spots Known For Crispy, Flavorful Plates
Florida knows how to fry fish right, and when it comes to catfish, the Sunshine State serves up some seriously crispy, golden perfection. From family-run joints that have been flipping fillets for decades to hidden gems tucked away in small towns, these restaurants bring Southern soul food traditions to life with...
USCG finds 4 Polk County missing boaters who disappeared during fishing trip near Clearwater
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — Four boaters were rescued Tuesday after the U.S. Coast Guard said crews found the boaters’ capsized vessel about 26 miles offshore. The four boaters from Mulberry left from the Seminole Street Boat Ramp around 9:30 a.m. Monday on a 25-foot green-and-white catamaran called “Money Well Wasted”...
Deadly Impact: Tampa Woman Struck And Killed While Walking On I-4 In Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 24-year-old woman from Tampa died early Tuesday morning after she was struck by a vehicle while walking on Interstate 4. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the crash happened just after 2:30 a.m. near Milepost 27. According to troopers, a 64-year-old Lakeland woman was driving a Kia Forte...
Draco, Drugs, And Drums: 20-Year-Old Nabbed In Tampa Gang Unit Raid
TAMPA, Fla. – A home on River Bay Drive in Tampa became the center of a major law enforcement operation Friday, ending with the arrest of a 20-year-old man and the seizure of a high-powered firearm, thousands in cash, and a stockpile of narcotics. The bust concluded a targeted...
Tracing Roots: The Legacy of Ybor City’s Immigrant Settlers
The rich history of Ybor City, a neighborhood located in Tampa, Florida, is deeply rooted in the stories of its immigrant settlers. A significant number of these settlers were Spaniards, Cubans, and Sicilians who migrated to the area, bringing with them their unique cultures and trades. A book titled “The Immigrant...
Salvation Army hands out 13,000 turkeys in Clearwater ahead of Thanksgiving
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — Thousands of families will receive a free Thanksgiving meal from the Salvation Army. The organization’s annual giveaway takes place, Monday. Major Ted Morris describes, “We have a dear donor who has done this for 30 years. She wanted to celebrate her birthday by bringing some turkeys for us....
Fanatics Set to Shut Down Florida Distribution Center, Nearly 300 to be Laid Off
Sporting apparel company Fanatics has announced plans to permanently close its Oak Creek distribution center in Riverview, Florida. The closure, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notice dated Nov. 14, is scheduled for July 31, 2026. The facility, which is located near Tampa, employs 286...
Last surviving member of the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Division turns 100
On Monday, a local United States Army World War II Veteran celebrated a century of life. The Villas of Casa Celeste assisted living community gathered for a celebration. Friends and family honored 100-year-old Arthur Priester. Seminole, Fla. - Today marked a milestone as a local World War II veteran turned...
Florida River Ridge High School Employee Arrested for Alleged Romantic Relationship With Student
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — A 24-year-old employee at River Ridge High School in Pasco County has been arrested after authorities say she engaged in a romantic relationship with a student. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Jordan Simon was taken into custody on November 20 and charged with...
Search Launched For 15-Year-Old Missing In New Port Richey
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Authorities in Pasco County are asking the public to keep a sharp lookout today for a teenager who disappeared late last night. Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are searching the New Port Richey area for 15-year-old Waylon Ricks, who has been listed as a missing/runaway juvenile.
