3 top Florida cities to buy property in the next 5 years, agents say
Florida’s next five years are expected to be shaped by favorable job growth, steady in‑migration and what one forecast calls sustained demand for the Sunshine State, which together keep housing on investors’ radar. Real estate agents watching those trends are zeroing in on a handful of metros where pricing,...
This Must-Try All-You-Can-Eat Buffet in Florida Is So Good, It’s Always Packed
There is a reason the line forms outside Fred’s Market Restaurant in Riverview before the doors even open. This all you can eat Southern buffet delivers homestyle comfort that tastes like Sunday supper any day of the week. From crispy fried chicken to a fresh salad bar and desserts that make you linger, every bite...
Tampa jury convicts leader of Columbian drug trafficking operation
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The leader of a Columbian drug trafficking organization has been convicted by a Tampa jury, the Department of Justice said Tuesday. A jury found Celso Navarro Diaz, 65, of Columbia, guilty of conspiring to import more than five kilograms of cocaine into the United States. He faces a second count...
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Sheriff Chronister’s 34 Years of Dedicated Service to the...
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office celebrated Sheriff Chronister’s 34th anniversary, honoring his decades of service, leadership, and dedication to public safety. The agency highlighted his steady guidance and commitment to community trust as key contributions that have shaped the department and supported its...
St. Pete ‘super speeder’ arrested for DUI, accused of hitting 101 mph on Howard...
A 32-year-old St. Petersburg man was clocked at 101 mph on the Howard Frankland Bridge before leading troopers on a high-speed chase, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say Deandre Bradford drove recklessly, veered into oncoming traffic and showed signs of impairment. An open container was found, and...
Mexican National Sentenced for Trafficking Narcotics in Tampa Bay Area
A Mexican national was sentenced for trafficking narcotics in the Tampa Bay area. The post Mexican National Sentenced for Trafficking Narcotics in Tampa Bay Area appeared first on West Orlando News .
Localtopia spreads the love to 300+ local businesses
Localtopia returned for its 13th year in a row, showing love to local businesses in St Petersburg in its biggest one yet.
Eckerd’s surge in alligator sightings sparks growing campus safety concerns
The fall saw an increase in alligator sightings on Eckerd College’s campus, with a large alligator spotted in the front pond near the McArthur Gym and another smaller one seen in Fox Pond. But students may not know how to treat them right. Alligators are common at Eckerd, whether...
Indian Rocks Beach Approves Paid Parking Program To Fund Hurricane Recovery
Indian Rocks Beach city commissioners approved a paid parking pilot program Tuesday night. All 182 beach access spots will become paid spaces. The commission voted 5-0 to pass the ordinance, wiping out the last free beachfront parking in Pinellas County. Parking will cost $4.50 per hour from 8 a.m. to...
Dead & Co.’s Oteil Burbridge is coming to play Dunedin Brewery’s Spring Beer Jam
Ripples of Bob Weir’s death are still reverberating, and as Deadheads keep truckin’ there are still songs to help them find home. Expect Oteil Burbridge to play quite a few of them when he does an intimate gig in Dunedin next month. Undisputed royalty in the jam band world, the 61-year-old bassist is a founding […] ...
