Today In Aviation History: Start of the World’s First Scheduled Airline
On this day in aviation history, 111 years ago (January 1, 1914), the world’s first scheduled airline service took flight. SPT (short for St. Petersburg–Tampa) Airboat Line was the first air carrier in the United States to operate with fixed-wing aircraft. The aircraft of choice for SPT was the Benoist Type XIV, a...
New Year’s baby celebrates her 100th birthday in St. Pete
For a Tampa Bay family, there's more to celebrate on Jan. 1 than just the start of a new year.
New Year’s Stunner Gives Way To Weekend Washout: Tampa Bay’s Rollercoaster Forecast
TAMPA, Fla. – Residents waking up to 2026 across the Tampa Bay area couldn’t have asked for a better start. New Year’s Day is delivering a postcard-perfect backdrop for holiday plans, with abundant sunshine and comfortable highs near 66 degrees. It’s the kind of crisp, calm weather that makes outdoor resolutions easy...
1 dead, 1 hospitalized after altercation leads to shooting in Plant City: HCSO
PLANT CITY, Fla. (WFLA)— One person is dead and another hospitalized after a shooting in Plant City early New Year’s Day, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responded to a home at the 6700 block of West Knights Griffin Road just after 1 a.m. regarding a shooting. According to HCSO, two family...
1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Port Richey: PSO
PORT RICHEY, Fla. (WFLA)— One person is dead and another injured after an altercation at the Gulf View Square Mall led to a shooting early New Year’s Day. According to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened in the US 19 area of Port Richey around 12:30 a.m. An investigation revealed that an altercation...
Man arrested after shooting in Pinellas Park on New Year’s Day, officers say
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA)— One person was hospitalized and another arrested after an altercation ended in a shooting in Pinellas Park. According to the Pinellas Park Police Department, the victim was driving a motorcycle in the 7100 block of 63rd Street around 12:01 a.m., when he got into a verbal argument with a...
Fireworks cause major house fire in Florida on New Year’s Day
RIVERVIEW, Fla. (WFLA)— Fireworks caused a major house fire in Riverview, Florida early Thursday morning, the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue announced. HCFR received multiple 911 calls around 12:49 a.m. regarding a house fire on Mile Marsh Drive. Crews arrived and found the home fully engulfed in flames, with the...
Clearwater Police Clarify Legal Use of Electric Dirt Bikes on Florida Roads
The evolving landscape of Florida's transportation laws has come to light once again with the Clearwater Police Department recently clarifying the legalities surrounding electric dirt bikes, or E-Motos, on their social media. The post, intended to serve as a guide for residents curious about the use of these...
10 Florida Sandwich Shops That Never Advertise But Still Pack the House
Florida is home to some seriously amazing sandwich shops that don’t need billboards or commercials to draw crowds. Word of mouth spreads faster than cream cheese on a bagel when the food is this good. These hidden gems rely on loyal customers and mouthwatering creations to keep their tables...
8 Massive Thrift Stores In Florida Where Bargain Hunters Never Leave Empty-Handed
Searching for amazing thrift stores in Florida where deals are guaranteed?. These 8 enormous treasure troves offer incredible bargains and unique finds for savvy shoppers!. 1. Thrift City USA (St. Petersburg) Thrift City USA isn’t just a store – it’s a bargain hunter’s paradise!. This St....
