Tampa visitor describes chaos after cartel violence in Mexico
TAMPA, Fla. — What was meant to be a typical vacation at Puerto Vallarta quickly shifted for Tampa resident Raymond Garcia. Days spent sightseeing and nightlife with friends turned chaotic when cartel-related violence broke out Sunday after the capture and death of a Mexican drug lord in a town east of the getaway...
Clearwater Traffic Alert: US-19 Detour Set To Divert Wednesday Traffic
Road Work Signs (Unsplash) CLEARWATER, Fla. – A temporary detour will affect US 19 south...
Vote on proposed Pinellas County school closures
Falling enrollment is forcing the Pinellas County School District to make some tough decisions to consolidate or close a few schools. FOX 13's Mariah Harrison shares the latest.
Federal funding still available for hurricane recovery in Pinellas County
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County officials say there is still hurricane recovery funding available from the $813 million it received through a community block grant last fall. The federal funding awarded to Pinellas County is for homeowners and residents recovering from Hurricane Idalia in 2023, and Hurricanes...
The Small Florida Town That’s Quietly Serving Some of the Best Greek Food
Tucked along Florida’s Gulf Coast, Tarpon Springs feels like you stepped into a sunny Aegean postcard. The air smells like garlic, lemon, and warm pita, and every block tempts you with another family recipe perfected over generations. You will find sponge docks, blue-and-white awnings, and friendly voices inviting...
Family-run diner, Dads’ Kitchen and Co., opens in Grand Central District
St. Pete has a new family-run diner. Dads’ Kitchen and Co. is now open at 2105 Central Avenue in the Grand Central District, taking over the space formerly home to 2D Cafe. It’s great news for the neighborhood, as the daily breakfast and lunch destination is bringing actual, biological heart to Central Avenue....
Central Florida Man Taken Into Custody For Throwing Nails Into Roadway
A Central Florida man was taken into custody after throwing nails into a road. Deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested Felix Uresti, 51, for throwing nails onto a road in the Valrico community near Tampa. The investigation began on September 11, 2025, when the Sheriff’s Office...
Clearwater police arrest armed burglary suspect after scooter, foot chase: CPD
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater police have made an arrest following a string of car robberies on Monday morning, according to investigators. A caller reported to dispatchers that they saw a man stealing from multiple cars on the 1200 block of Grove Street just after 3 a.m. before leaving on a scooter.
Above It All in Downtown St. Petersburg
High above the vibrant streets of downtown St. Petersburg, a rare two-story penthouse crowns the top floors of The Walker Whitney Plaza — a residence that feels more like a private sky estate than a condominium. From the moment you enter, the scale is breathtaking. Soaring 30-foot tongue-and-groove wood...
You Can Hang Out With Capybaras While Drinking Coffee In Florida
Florida is full of surprises, but this one might be the most charming yet. Somewhere in St. Petersburg, there is a place where you can sip your coffee while a giant, friendly rodent calmly waddles past your feet. Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents, and they are surprisingly chill, social,...
