Florida Man Turns Quick Pit Stop Into A Massive Million-Dollar Payday
A trip to the local gas station just changed everything for one Thonotosassa resident. The Florida Lottery confirmed this week that 53-year-old Wendell Jackson has officially joined the state’s growing list of millionaires after hitting it big on a popular scratch-off ticket. Jackson claimed a $1 million prize from...
14 Florida Spots Still Serving Cuban Sandwiches the Tampa Way
Tampa’s Cuban sandwich isn’t just another pressed sandwich with ham and cheese. The Tampa version includes salami, a detail that sets it apart from its Miami cousin and connects it directly to the city’s Sicilian immigrant history. These days, finding a proper Tampa-style Cuban means seeking out spots that still...
More than 700 new members welcomed to the Diocese of St. Petersburg at Easter...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - The St. Petersburg Diocese of the Catholic Church celebrated the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday night, Holy Saturday. The St. Petersburg Diocese welcomed 746 people ready to convert to Catholicism on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. This is an increase of 40% from 531 converts...
Will Publix be open on Easter in 2026?
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Those who find themselves craving a “pub sub” for Easter dinner this Sunday will be disappointed, as the grocery chain announced that all of its stores and pharmacies will be closed for the holiday. Easter is celebrated by Christians across the world after...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Saint Petersburg Right Now
Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Here are some great free items currently available around Saint Petersburg — from furniture to outdoor gear and more.
Tampa Bay-area Iranian community reacts to US service members injured since war began
TAMPA, Fla. — Nearly every week for the past month and a half, a community of Iranian-Americans in the Tampa Bay area has gathered in public demonstration, not in protest, supporting the U.S. war in Iran. This weekend, many are expressing gratitude toward American leadership and the military members...
FHP: Two 19-year-olds arrested for fleeing Tampa police, throwing weapon and ammo out of...
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Two 19-year-olds are facing charges after they fled from Tampa police officers and threw a gun out of their vehicle during a pursuit, officials say. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a request from TPD to help locate an Infiniti sedan that fled from officers as the department's aviation...
16 Florida Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
Florida has a secret menu. It’s not printed anywhere. You won’t find it on a billboard or a tourist brochure. It lives inside a converted gas station off a county road, or behind a screen door that slaps shut every time someone walks in. The state is full...
ALERT: Emergency Search Underway Near SR 56 and Mansfield Boulevard in Wesley Chapel
A large law enforcement search was underway Saturday evening, April 4, 2026, in the area of State Road 56 and Mansfield Boulevard as the Pasco Sheriff’s Office worked to locate three missing juveniles. As of the latest update, shared at about 6:45 p.m., deputies were asking residents in the area to remain alert and...
This Massive St. Petersburg Antique Mall Feels Like Stepping Inside a Living Museum in...
There is a two-story building on the north side of St. Petersburg, Florida, where time seems to slow down the moment you walk through the door. Every corner holds something unexpected, from vintage jewelry glinting under display lights to mid-century furniture that looks like it belongs in a design magazine.
