Pinellas County Traffic Alert: Major Night And Day Lane Closures Set For March 8–14
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County motorists should prepare for travel shifts as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 7 begins a heavy week of maintenance and construction. Starting Sunday, March 8, through Saturday, March 14, multiple interstate and local routes will undergo lane closures...
Dire water supply warning for Tampa Bay area
The Tampa Bay area is facing one of its worst water supply shortages in decades, and it's officially reached extreme levels across the region. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Spring Forward: Clocks Shift Tonight As Daylight Saving Time Returns
Residents in participating regions of the U.S. are preparing to lose an hour of sleep tonight as Daylight Saving Time officially begins. At 2:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, March 8, 2026, clocks will jump forward to 3:00 a.m., shifting an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening.
Urgent hospice adoption needed for Maximus by March 8
Maximus (A2495777), a 9-year-old German Shepherd, is in need of a hospice adoption or rescue placement by Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 4 PM. He was surrendered to the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center on February 25, 2026, after his owner could no longer manage his medical needs. Maximus is gentle, affectionate,...
Central Florida Woman Claimed $1 Million Prize from Scratch-Off Game
A Central Florida claimed a $1 million prize from a scratch-off game. The post Central Florida Woman Claimed $1 Million Prize from Scratch-Off Game appeared first on West Orlando News .
Florida’s Restaurant Apocalypse Roars Into 2026: Closures Hit Chains & Local Favorites
A new wave of shutdowns sweeps across the state as soaring costs, shrinking tourism, and changing eating habits push Florida’s dining scene to the brink. By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMedia.
This Florida Bookstore Is a Dream for Readers Who Love Browsing for Hours
If your perfect day involves getting lost in aisles of stories, The Book Rescuers in Largo is the place to linger. Massive, well organized shelves, comfy seating, and friendly prices make long browsing not only possible, but irresistible. You will find everything from rare paperbacks to records and puzzles, all...
Hillsborough’s hiking trails really do offer more than a ‘spicy walk’
When people think about hiking, they usually picture mountains, steep curves and maybe a dramatic peek from the peak. Which raises a fair question here in Florida: Can you really go hiking in a place where the highest point might be an interstate overpass?. Around the Tampa Bay area, most...
First workforce housing development filed under the Live Local Act in Largo nears completion
Global real estate firm Trammell Crow Residential is nearing completion of a new 240-unit luxury apartment community in Largo. Caspia is being constructed on a 9.5-acre property at 705 Redbud Lane near the corner of 8th Avenue SE and Donegan Road. The development team expects to receive a certificate of...
Charley’s Steak House Moving Forward with Westshore Relocation
“Charley’s Steak House in Westshore is finally about to break ground,” reads the headline of coverage published by the Tampa Bay Business Journal today. It’s a confirmation that the long-awaited relocation of the steakhouse from Talk of the Town Restaurant Group is moving forward. Word of the...

















