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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office honored its fallen service dogs during the annual K-9 memorial. During the memorial, officers shed tears as they shared their favorite memories of K-9 officers Reggie and Hector. Retired Deputy Brad Byers said Hector saved his life while on duty together. “At the time you’re...

Step into Athens without leaving Florida. Hellas Restaurant & Bakery in Tarpon Springs isn’t just a place to eat—it’s a portal. From the moment you cross the threshold, the scent of fresh baklava and warm bread hits like a warm Mediterranean breeze. The shelves are stacked with...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Pinellas County environmental scientists posted a video on Tuesday of a fever of cownose stingrays in Old Tampa Bay. According to Pinellas County Environmental News, scientists happened upon the stingrays during routine water sampling in Old Tampa Bay. “The term ‘fever’ is used to...

PINELLAS PARK — On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at approximately 3:10 p.m., the Pinellas Park Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash on 66th Street south of 126th Avenue. The crash involved a Nissan Rogue and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, David Joseph Lecher, 64, was transported...

Several Tampa Bay cities were among U.S. News' "Best Places to Live in Florida in 2025-2026."

Florida is not the first place people think of when they crave old world comfort food. But sometimes the best meals in the Sunshine State are the ones hiding in plain sight. Have you ever found a restaurant in Florida that feels completely transported from somewhere else? The kind of place where the recipes are not...

A recent restaurant health inspection at Bob Evans Restaurant in Pinellas County, Florida, identified eight violations during a review by the state’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Feb. 4, 2026, routine inspection led to a warning notice and a follow-up visit days later, on Feb. 9 and Feb....

One of Tampa’s most iconic restaurant brands has announced a new venture. Bern’s Steak House Group announced that it will be closing Haven in Hyde Park to make way for a yet-to-be-named seafood-focused concept slated for a fall 2027 debut. Haven (2208 W. Morrison Ave.) will continue operations...

A police officer on Florida's Treasure Island turned into an unlikely animal rescuer this week when she came to the aid of an injured young pelican found near a local bar. Officer Baum discovered the distressed bird near R-bar and successfully captured it to get the animal the help it needed.

TAMPA, Fla. — A bill moving through Florida’s legislative session could dramatically change the balance of power between homeowners and homeowners associations (HOAs). House Bill 657, proposed by State Rep. Juan Porras of Miami, would give Florida communities the ability to dissolve their HOAs — a move that is...