This Massive Used Bookstore in Florida Takes Nearly All Day to Explore
Tucked away on Ulmerton Road in Largo sits a bookstore so enormous that you might want to pack a snack before venturing inside. The Book Rescuers isn’t your typical used bookstore with a few dusty shelves crammed into a small space. We’re talking about three miles of shelving packed with over 200,000 items, from...
In pitch to become mayor, former fire chief Jim Large says St. Pete’s infrastructure...
Retired St. Petersburg fire rescue chief Jim Large said he has always had a desire to lead. So it makes sense to see him enter the race to be St. Petersburg’s next mayor. “I think at some point I figured I would move to the next level of public service, whatever that would be, when […] The post In pitch to become...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Clearwater — Furniture, TV & More
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Clearwater neighbors are giving away a few great items this week — from home furniture to electronics and even free scrap metal pickup services.
Hillsborough Drops $70 Million On Flood Fix To Shield Half A Million Residents
County commissioners today approved more than $70 million in storm-hardening and drainage projects designed to keep neighborhoods from getting swamped the next time heavy rains roll through. The cash will go toward ditch cleanups, culvert repairs and upgrades to wastewater lift stations that officials say are crucial...
St. Pete Spring Festival
Celebrate Spring and get into the Easter spirit with this fun, free event happening at the St. Pete Pier. Visit stpetespringfest.com.
Airport shifts terminal plans as expansion questions remain
St. Pete Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is shifting away from a previously discussed large scale terminal expansion, opting instead to focus on improvements and renovations to its existing terminal. Airport officials, however, are not describing the shift as a cancellation. Instead, the project is being...
County approves agreement for $1.3 million in federal funding to repair Dunedin Causeway
DUNEDIN — County commissioners unanimously approved an agreement that will provide slightly more than $1.3 million in federal funds to repair portions of the Dunedin Causeway that sustained hurricane damage in 2024. Commissioners on March 24 approved a Local Agency Program agreement, and resolution with the Florida...
MacDill bomb plot: Prosecutors say Land O’Lakes woman is flight risk after brother flees...
TAMPA, Fla. - Federal prosecutors are requesting that the woman charged in connection with a bomb plot at MacDill Air Force Base be kept behind bars. Ann Mary Zheng, 27, is accused of helping her brother, Alen Zheng, 20, plant an IED at the base in March. She appeared in...
Watch out for these venomous caterpillars in Florida
It’s that time of year when the spiny white and yellow bugs drop out of oak trees, swarming cars and taking over porches.
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office provides details on SWAT standoff in Pinellas Park
The Pinellas Park Police Department's SWAT team was called in regarding an armed person on Tuesday.
