Hillsborough County, FL: No.1 China Buffet restaurant passes inspection despite 17 violations found
Although it holds the name of No. 1, it is not ranked as the top in ratings. The No.1 China Buffet restaurant in Hillsborough County passed inspection standards on December 2, 2025, despite collecting 17 violations, including several repeated infractions, across various categories during a complaint-driven...
Fire breaks out at Riverview home: HCFR
RIVERVIEW, Fla. - Firefighters extinguished flames after a home caught on fire in Riverview Saturday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. HCFR says shortly before 10:30 a.m., crews responded to reports of a fire on Fawn Dale Drive. Crews arrived at the scene where heavy smoke was coming from...
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Volunteers Bring Hope with Bicycles for Children After Tragic House...
Members of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Volunteer Patrol provided support to a local family whose home was destroyed by a fire the day after Thanksgiving. According to a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office's Facebook post, the fire left the family without their possessions and their family dog. The...
5 Cars for Tampa Bay Commuters and 5 That Overheat in Traffic
Tampa Bay commuters face a unique set of challenges on the region’s busy highways, bridges, and city streets. Stop-and-go traffic, high humidity, and intense summer heat can make even short drives stressful. Choosing the right vehicle can significantly improve comfort, efficiency, and reliability. Models like the...
Tampa Motorists Advised Caution as Dense Fog Advisory Issued in Southwest and West Central...
Early morning fog prompted a Dense Fog Advisory for Tampa and surrounding areas, with visibility reduced to a quarter mile or less in some locations. The National Weather Service Dense Fog Advisory was issued at 5:37 a.m. EST and remains in effect until 10 a.m. EST. Motorists are urged to use caution, slow down, use...
Locals Are Obsessed With The Famous Grouper Burgers At This Florida Favorite
There is a certain relief when dinner basically chooses you, and that is exactly what happens the first time you hear locals rave about a grouper burger that has become Tampa shorthand for a good night. Big Ray’s Fish Camp carries the kind of built-in reputation that saves you from...
10 Unassuming Tampa Restaurants Locals Swear By
Tampa’s best bites often hide in plain sight, tucked behind modest storefronts and casual counters. Skip the tourist traps and follow where locals actually line up for comfort food, bold flavors, and surprising value. From smoky brisket to picnic-ready sushi, these under-the-radar spots deliver big-time satisfaction...
16 Restaurants Opening Soon Across Florida
From Jacksonville to Miami, here is a list of restaurants with plans across the Sunshine state. We've got them listed by county in alphabetical order. If you're a food looking for what's on the place, than this is for you. If you're an industry professional keeping up with all of the new developments, use this as a...
Pasco Deputies Launch Urgent Search For Missing Endangered Woman In New Port Richey
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Pasco County deputies are asking the community to keep a lookout tonight for a 25-year-old woman who has gone missing and is considered endangered. Authorities say Emily Cornell was last spotted around 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, December 27. She disappeared from the Bradley Court area of New Port...
9-year-old dies in late night crash on US-301: FHP
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— A 9-year-old girl died after a crash on US-301 Saturday night, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. A Chevrolet Trax, driven by a 32-year-old Riverview woman, was traveling southbound on US-301 when it turned left into the path of a Ford Fusion. According to FHP, the crash happened on Saturday...
