Hillsborough County, FL, Beef O’ Brady’s cited for 17 health violations, improper food storage
Beef O' Brady's, a family restaurant located at 9622 S Us Hwy 301 in Hillsborough County, FL, received 17 violations during a routine inspection conducted by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation on December 22, 2025. State records show the establishment received three high-priority violations,...
World’s largest rubber duck brings joy in Clearwater: ‘I thought I was at the...
It's not unusual to see a duck at a park, but the one that's made its home at Clearwater's Coachman Park is getting a lot of attention. It's no ordinary duck; it's the largest duck in the world.
Pinellas County residents warned of fraudulent pop-up scam
PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida - The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is alerting the public about a scam involving a fraudulent virus pop-up that has already cost one victim over $172,000. The scam instructs victims to call a listed number, where they are then coerced into opening new bank accounts and threatened with...
Pinellas County former administrator, major general dies
A former Pinellas County administrator and icon died on Saturday, according to a Pinellas County release.
Rapper Fetty Wap freed from federal prison nearly a year early
"I want to thank my family, friends, and fans for the love, prayers, and continued support."
Chipotle To Replace Krispy Kreme on 4th Street North in St. Pete
Chipotle Mexican Grill will take over the Krispy Kreme spot at 9100 4th St. North in St. Petersburg. For over ten years, the doughnut shop served customers there. The fast-casual chain filed paperwork with the Southwest Florida Water Management District to remodel the 2,430-square-foot building. Work starts in March....
Mise en Place’s new Ybor City location is now open
It’s officially time to check out Mise en Place’s new, um, place. The Tampa restaurant, founded 40 years ago on Platt Street, said goodbye to its last address on Halloween and quietly reopened a much-anticipated Ybor City location late last year. “We just didn’t really announce it, we just let people find out,”...
Photos: Tampa protests ICE killing Minneapolis woman
Good was fatally shot last Wednesday by a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. Media outlets have identified that agent as Jonathan Ross. The post Photos: Tampa protests ICE killing Minneapolis woman appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
The Down-Home Fish Shack In Florida That Locals Swear Has The Best Grouper Sandwich...
You know that feeling when you stumble upon a place so authentically Florida that you half expect a manatee to waddle up and order lunch?. That’s Big Ray’s Fish Camp in Tampa, where the grouper sandwich isn’t just food—it’s a religious experience served on a bun.
Places This Week: Historic Clearwater compound sells for $13 million
Setting the record for Tampa Bay’s largest residential sale of 2025, a Clearwater three-parcel waterfront estate known as Century Oaks closed Dec. 31 for a sales price of $13 million. It was listed in March 2025 for $22.9 million. The centerpiece of the compound is a two-story, 16,472 square-foot...

















