Treasure Island rejects Thunderbird owners’ proposal
Treasure Island’s iconic Thunderbird Beach Resort will come down. That much is certain. When the demolition will occur, and what exactly will replace the nearly 70-year-old Gulfside hotel, are unknowns. City commissioners voted Wednesday to deny the Thunderbird’s owners, who bought the property in 2024, permission to...
Health inspection finds 34 violations at Benedict’s in Pinellas County, FL
Benedict's, a highly-rated breakfast restaurant at 2632 Bayshore Blvd in Dunedin, Pinellas County, FL, received an administrative complaint recommendation and required a follow-up inspection requirement after state inspectors documented 34 violations during a November 12, 2025 routine food safety inspection.
Family Demands Justice After Florida Mother Killed After Driver Crashes Into Crowd
Lisa “Shalisa” Johnson, a mother of three, died after a reckless driver plowed into a crowd in Ybor City. Tampa Police confirmed she was one of four victims who died in the early morning crash. At least 13 others were injured. Remembering Florida mother Lisa “Shalisa” Johnson...
Fanatics to close Florida distribution center, lay off nearly 300
Sporting apparel company Fanatics is permanently shuttering its Oak Creek distribution center in Riverview, Florida, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notice dated Nov. 14. The facility, located near Tampa, is scheduled to close July 31, 2026, impacting 286 employees, per the notice....
Ben Mallah is selling his Belleair Shore mansion for $35 million
Local real estate mogul Ben Mallah is selling his Belleair Shore Mansion for $35 million. The 20,000-square-foot property at 1700 Gulf Blvd. features 10 bedrooms and 11-and-a-half bathrooms on a 1.17-acre waterfront lot. Mallah bought the house for $16.5 million in 2019, breaking a record for the most expensive sale...
Commissioner deny request for taller rebuilt Thunderbird Beach Resort
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Treasure Island city commissioners denied a request this week from owners of the Thunderbird Beach Resort to allow them to build back taller. The landmark hotel has been closed since Hurricane Helene. What You Need To Know. Treasure Island city commissioners denied a request this...
Florida Hidden Restaurants That Still Fill Up Every Day
Florida’s culinary landscape goes far beyond theme park food and beachside chains. Tucked away in fishing villages, historic neighborhoods, and small towns across the state are restaurants that have earned devoted followings through decades of consistent quality. These hidden gems don’t need fancy websites or social...
TECO agrees to move utility pole blocking Tampa homeowner’s driveway
TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa homeowner says she is finally getting relief after years of pushing for action on a utility pole placed directly in the middle of her driveway — blocking construction on her nearly rebuilt home. Sheria Baker has lived at her family’s home on East...
This Florida Restaurant Has Drawn Huge Crowds For Decades And Shows No Signs Of...
It’s hard to quantify the magic of Florida and La Teresita until you feel the counter’s sticky vinyl beneath your elbow and watch the cooks execute a precision dance in the kitchen frenzy. I remember being introduced here as a college student, nervous about ordering my first cafecito, and instantly feeling the warmth...
Inside the operation that recovered more than 100 missing children in Florida
TAMPA, Fla. - Since 2015, the U.S. Marshals have been committed to recovering critically missing children. This recent operation involved a coordinated effort with local law enforcement from Tampa, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Pasco County and St. Petersburg. It also extended to Jacksonville, Orlando and...
