St. Pete eyes $600 million resiliency bond to tackle flooding and harden city infrastructure
Heavy rainfall and storm surge have exposed serious vulnerabilities in St. Pete's aging infrastructure over the years, and the city is now asking whether a $600 million bond is the right tool to fix it faster. Last Thursday, the City's Budget, Finance, and Taxation Committee discussed placing a General Obligation...
Indian Rocks Beach City Commission forms Neighbor Advisory Board
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH — City commissioners have created a citizen advisory board to give residents a formal voice on issues facing the community, capping weeks of debate over the panel's name, composition and membership criteria. The Neighbor Advisory Board, approved 5-0 on April 14, will consist of five regular...
Tampa Gang Cops Bust Armed Felon Packing Pistol In His Pants
Gang unit detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office say a 20-year-old convicted felon was caught with a loaded gun stashed in his pants pocket during an April 27 arrest. According to the sheriff’s office, detectives served a warrant on Jabary Ya’Dale Lance Drew, whom the agency describes as...
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor endorses St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch in reelection bid
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is officially endorsing St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch in his bid for reelection in the 2026 race. In her endorsement, Castor highlights strong regional support for Welch’s leadership and continued vision for St. Pete after working closely together on key issues across the Tampa Bay area.
USF double murder suspect denied bond as victim’s remains found and death penalty looms
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A judge on Tuesday denied bond for a man accused of murdering two University of South Florida doctoral students, a case that has shaken the academic community and raised troubling questions about how the victims were placed in harm’s way. Twenty-six-year-old Hisham Abugharbieh faces...
St. Pete’s Legendary Manhattan Casino Plots Big Comeback On The Deuces
St. Petersburg is officially putting the band back together at the Manhattan Casino. On April 28, 2026, the city announced that the long-closed landmark on the Deuces will be refreshed and reimagined as a two-level event and music venue for residents and visitors, returning to service as a rental hall for weddings, conferences and concerts while keeping its historic soul front and...
Angry Chair selling, new gelato heads to St. Pete, and more Tampa Bay food...
Here’s what’s going down in Tampa Bay’s food scene this week, plus the best food and drink events happening April 30-May 6. The post Angry Chair selling, new gelato heads to St. Pete, and more Tampa Bay food news appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Motorcyclist Killed In Mid-Morning Pinellas Park Collision
Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press) PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – The Pinellas Park Police Department...
This Haunted-Themed Cocktail Bar In Orlando Serves Spooky Drinks In A Movie-Worthy Gothic Setting
If your idea of a perfect night includes eerie ambiance, spine-chilling cocktails, and a side of campy fun, Cocktails & Screams in downtown Orlando might just be your dream haunt. Equal parts horror movie set and upscale bar, this spooky speakeasy delivers a devilishly good time that’s far from ordinary.
This Florida State Park Has a 73-Foot Waterfall That Disappears Into a Mysterious Sinkhole
Most folks don’t think “waterfalls” when they think of Florida—but Falling Waters State Park isn’t most places. Tucked away near Chipley in the Panhandle, this hidden gem is home to the tallest waterfall in the state, and it's as surprising as it is beautiful. Here, clear water tumbles down a deep limestone sinkhole, vanishing into the earth like some kind of natural magic trick.
