PSTA to hold public budget meeting; future of ferries up for discussion
UPDATE: The meeting was moved before the board to Sept. 24. The Clearwater Ferry agreement and the Tampa Bay Ferry (formerly known as the Cross Bay Ferry) contractor award will be discussed then. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority will be holding its public budget meeting, where the future...
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival continues to grow
TARPON SPRINGS — Support local small businesses and explore pottery, crafts, handmade jewelry, artisan products and so much more at the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival, set for Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 735 Dodecanese Blvd., in Tarpon...
Brookwood Florida eyes expansion to create safe haven for more girls
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Brookwood Florida has been providing confidential care, housing and empowering teenage girls for decades. But the need is so great, its leaders said they need to expand to keep up with demand. "These girls have experienced unimaginable trauma," said Brookwood Florida's Executive Director Angie...
Tampa Man Arrested For Allegedly Using Siren And Lights To Bypass Traffic
A Tampa man was arrested in Sumter County after allegedly installing a siren and emergency-style lights on his truck to move through traffic on I-75.
People Drive From All Over Florida For The Key Lime Pies At This Unpretentious...
There’s something magical about finding a restaurant that doesn’t need to shout about its greatness from the rooftops, and SHOR American Seafood Grill in Clearwater Beach is exactly that kind of place. When you first approach SHOR, nestled along the stunning Clearwater Beach coastline, you might think it’s...
Water may taste different soon in Pinellas County
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pinellas County residents may soon notice a change in the taste or smell of their tap water. County officials said this is due to a temporary change in the water disinfection process. It involves a routine switch from chloramine to chlorine so that Pinellas County Utilities can complete water...
Potential Rays owner considering HCC as stadium site
With the sale of the Rays being made official, potentially in a matter of weeks, the pending owners are considering a new place for a stadium. Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan says a deal between Jacksonville-based Patrick Zalupski could soon be made official. Hagan says Tampa will get first consideration...
Mother of 4-year-old Suni Bell breaks down during testimony in Tampa murder trial
It was an emotional day in court as the mother of 4-year-old Suni Bell took the witness stand in the murder trial of five men accused in her daughter’s death.
Madeira Beach plants nearly 3,000 American flags to honor 9/11 victims
There are now close to 3,000 American flags waving in the wind in Madeira Beach.
The Florida Ice Cream Shop Serving Cones Bigger Than Your Head
If ice cream cones are typically too small for your appetite (or your eyes), there's one Florida ice cream shop where you can get a cone bigger than your head.