First Alert Weather: Strong cold front moving into Florida today
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A deep trough of low pressure will develop in the jet stream and center itself over the eastern United States coastline. The surface reflection of this upper air feature will be a cold front which will sink south. There is a possibility that this front could produce larger hail and gusty winds...
These are the 3 best ‘small towns’ in Florida. Here’s why they made the...
USA Today has released its list of the “best small towns in the South,” highlighting some off-the-beaten-path locales that offer plenty of charm and hospitality. “Relaxing getaways, cultural immersion, outdoor adventures and culinary delights await across the region in these 10 small towns — each with a population of...
I took a day trip from New Jersey to Florida. My flight was $58,...
I took a cheap day trip from New Jersey to Florida and back. Here's how I found my cheap flight and made the most of my 11 hours in Fort Lauderdale.
Treasure Island’s iconic Thunderbird Beach Resort announces total teardown after hurricanes
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. - The Thunderbird Beach Resort has been a beloved landmark on Treasure Island for 68 years. Its owners confirmed Thursday it will be torn down and rebuilt. They say more than 80% of the resort sustained substantial damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, leaving them no choice but to redevelop...
Largo Dealer’s Dark Web Fentanyl: Montana Overdose Nets 15 Years In Federal Prison
TAMPA, Fla. – James Bookman, 30, of Largo, has been sentenced to 15 years and 8 months in federal prison for his role in a drug distribution conspiracy that involved fentanyl and methamphetamine sales across the United States, including one that resulted in a fatal overdose in Montana. U.S....
Former Bank Manager Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $122K
A Trinity man has pleaded guilty to misappropriation of bank funds and embezzlement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced Thursday. According to the office, Edward L. Jenkinson, 47, also agreed to forfeit $122,004.04 to the United States, representing the proceeds of his criminal...
Tampa Chef Takes Home Food Network’s ‘Chopped’ Crown
Jacob Rios won Food Network's "Chopped" contest on Feb. 18. The Tampa-based chef brought his island flair to the bacon-themed showdown at Union New American. "When the cameras are rolling, it's a whole different ball game," Rios told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. "In a real kitchen, you focus on efficiency and quality...
Bear’s Bold Airport Adventure Chaos at Tampa International
Tampa International Airport is no stranger to the occasional wildlife visit but recently, it had an unexpected guest. A Florida black bear found its way onto the airport’s property, creating quite a buzz among airport officials and travelers. In this article I will take you on a journey through...
Watch: Hawks attack humans outside Florida business
A Sarasota woman has a unique problem outside of her business.
Florida man won $2M prize from scratch-off game at this Publix store
SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Lottery announced on Thursday that a man from The Villages claimed a $2 million top prize from a scratch-off game. More specifically, the man — identified as 65-year-old Lary Pincince — won the prize from the $2,000,000 100X CASHWORD Scratch-Off game, lottery officials revealed.