Midnight Kitchen Blaze Sidelines Tampa Barbecue Staple Jimbo’s Pit
For a restaurant built on slow-smoked meat, Jimbo's Pit Bar-B-Q got a very different kind of smoke early Wednesday when an overnight kitchen fire temporarily shut down the beloved Tampa joint on West Kennedy Boulevard. Fire crews knocked the flames down quickly, and no injuries were reported, but the doors are...
Aldi, Publix open three stores in a week across Tampa region
Grocery giants Publix and Aldi added to their footprints in the past week, opening three stores in the area and announcing a fourth. The opening blitz began last week when Publix opened a new store March 5 in Clearwater. The 46,791-square-foot store is at 1295 S. Missouri Ave. off of...
When to spot hummingbirds across Tampa Bay
Birds like the ruby-throated hummingbird will be appearing in TBAY in the spring — find out where you can spot them.
St. Pete BayFest brings three days of amazing live music and local food to...
An exciting new waterfront festival is taking over St. Pete’s North Straub Park later this month. The inaugural St. Petersburg BayFest is offering a full weekend of live entertainment, neighborhood vendors and tons of fresh local bites from March 20-22. Admission is only $5 and open to the public.
Jane Castor is the latest local official AG Uthmeier has threatened to remove from...
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is now threatening to remove Tampa Mayor Jane Castor from office over an immigration dispute, warning the state would act unless she stops “forcing sanctuary policies” on the Tampa Police Department (TPD). “TPD’s policies prohibiting its police officers from sharing certain...
Molly Hatchet, John Carter Cash to headline Chasco Fiesta
CLEARWATER — Ruth Eckerd Hall on the Road returns as a partner with Chasco Fiesta to present two national artists in concert at this year’s event. First, Molly Hatchet will perform on Friday, March 27, with special guest Embry Brothers. Next, John Carter Cash will perform on Saturday, March 28, along with special...
Dumpster Discovery Leads To St. Petersburg Officer’s Dismissal
Police Lights (File) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The St. Petersburg Police Department terminated the employment...
Tampa crews investigating fire at Jimbo’s Pit Bar B-Q
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Fire Rescue is investigating a fire that started at Jimbo's Pit Bar B-Q just after midnight Wednesday. TFR responded to the location on West Kennedy Boulevard, where photos showed smoke coming from around the building. Officials were able to quickly extinguish the flames and no...
2 people shot while in car near Clearwater park, police say
Clearwater police are investigating a shooting that happened near a local park Thursday evening.
U.S. Refueling Tanker Down in Western Iraq; Rescue Operations Underway
TAMPA, FLA. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed today the loss of a KC-135 Stratotanker over western Iraq during a mission supporting Operation Epic Fury. Search and rescue teams have been deployed to the crash site, though the status of the crew members on board has not yet been released.
