Hospitalized children race through hallways at TGH
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— Children at Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH got a special in-hospital race as the third annual Kids Fun Run at ZooTampa kicks off on Saturday. The hospital hosted a special adaptive race for children in rehab and those who are hospitalized and unable to attend the event in person. The patients and...
Florida AG issues subpoenas to employer of deadly crash driver
At a press conference on Thursday in Tampa, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office has issued civil and criminal subpoenas to the employer of the undocumented immigrant who is accused of making an illegal U-turn and killing three people in St Lucie County. The AG said his office also sent legal...
New Florida Aldi location opening this week, plus more new stores announced
After some postponements , a new Aldi location is set to open in Tampa Thursday, Sept. 4, with another following in Aventura the week after. The popular no-frills grocery store chain also has announced new stores coming to Naples and Palm Harbor, along with at least 16 more locations in progress in Florida. The new...
St. Petersburg’s Progressive Pride street mural is gone
ST. PETERSBURG — Buzzing leaf blowers woke up Eric Sumpter around 2:50 a.m. Sept. 2. Peering out of his apartment above Pin On Grand restaurant, he immediately knew why workers were there in the dead of night. After Hurricane Helene flooded Sumpter’s home last year, he chose that apartment...
Pastor speaks out after arrest of church leaders at center of federal investigation
TAMPA, Fla. — There are new allegations against the self-described religious leaders at the center of a multi-million dollar federal investigation. One week after a raid in Tampa, Detroit, St. Louis and North Carolina, a pastor said the leaders of the Kingdom of God Global Church harassed her when she refused to join...
St. Pete’s ‘Black History Matters’ mural repainted overnight after art removed from streets
Less than 24 hours after the last bit of street art was removed from St. Pete, the city's "Black History Matters" mural has returned.
Coastal Cities on the Brink: Top 10 Most Hurricane-Vulnerable Cities in 2025
Cities on the Brink: Top 10 Most Hurricane-Vulnerable Cities in 2025 Hurricanes are formidable forces of nature, especially for coastal cities that lie in their ... Read more The post Coastal Cities on the Brink: Top 10 Most Hurricane-Vulnerable Cities in 2025 appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
New disaster grant program aims to help independent restaurant owners recover
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — The Independent Restaurant Coalition, or IRC, and Chase Disaster Relief Fund applies to independently owned restaurants, bars, cafes, and food trucks affected by a natural disaster within the last 12 months. The application period for the $3 million dollar grant program goes into effect...
Mansions on the Market: Waterfront equestrian estate in Largo (PHOTOS)
A Mediterranean-style estate offering both waterfront access and equestrian facilities has been listed for sale, in Largo. The property includes a gated entry, Tennessee fieldstone driveway and direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway, via a private dock, with a 10,000-pound boat lift. Address: 10930 Spring Street,...
Concerts in St. Pete Beach, Clearwater to beam music through headphones
ST. PETE BEACH — A performance combining music and mindfulness is coming to St. Pete Beach on the evening of Sept. 10 — and it won’t conflict with the city’s latest sound ordinance because it’s silent. Unless attendees purchase a ticket to use special concert...