Tax Collectors facing issues and outages with system ‘Orion’, possible delays at DMV offices...
Tax Collectors in the Tampa Bay area report issues with a state system that helps them provide driver's licenses, transfer titles, and other services.
‘Dump Duke’ town hall explores energy alternatives
St. Petersburg City Council member Richie Floyd and representatives of the grassroots Dump Duke campaign came together Wednesday evening to discuss the future of energy in St. Petersburg. Floyd and Dump Duke organizer and planning engineer Jason Scott spoke about the city’s 30-year franchise agreement with Duke Energy,
Mozzarella Mike To Open Italian Sandwich Shop on MLK Street This Summer
Mozza Paninoteca opens this summer at 2319 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N. in St. Petersburg. The 630-square-foot cafe takes over the old Little Llamas Boutique space. Sandwiches, fresh-stretched mozzarella, wine, and imported Italian goods will fill the menu. Michael Deininger runs the new business. He's known as "M
Safford House Museum in Tarpon Springs suffers possible lightning strike
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Fire crews from a number of departments responded to a structure fire reported Thursday afternoon at the Safford House Museum. The museum is located at 23 Parkin Ct. Upon arrival, crews discovered that the structure had been "potentially struck by lightning," according to a news...
Lucky local wins $1.1M jackpot at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa
A guest from Tampa had a stroke of luck on Tuesday after hitting a massive $1.1 million jackpot while at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa.
Hillsborough County, City of Tampa step up watering restriction enforcement patrols
TAMPA, Fla. — Despite recent rainfall in the area, drought conditions continue across Tampa Bay, and local leaders warn that you could face fines if you don’t follow watering restrictions. Hillsborough County officials say just because it’s rained in your neighborhood recently, it doesn’t mean it’s safe to...
Bradenton Man Drove To Pinellas Park To Meet A 15-Year-Old, Cops Were Waiting
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – A Bradenton man was arrested in Pinellas Park on May 28, 2026, after police say he drove to meet a 15-year-old child for sex. Christopher Antoniou, 47, was taken into custody after an investigation by the Pinellas Park Police Department. Detectives said they first got a tip that Antoniou was havin
Clearwater Marine Aquarium serves as backdrop for new Christmas romance movie
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater Marine Aquarium has transformed into a movie set. The movie "Christmas in Clearwater" started filming at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium last week. Country Mile Entertainment is producing it. "This project shines a spotlight not only on the beauty of Clearwater and our aquarium, but also th
St. Pete community leaders host ‘Lakeside Chat’ on teen gun violence
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— “Lakeside Chat on Gun Violence,” a community call to action following yet another wave of young violence. Leaders in St. Petersburg are hoping to turn pain into action during the discussion happening Thursday evening in the Childs Park neighborhood. The community-led event starts at 6 p.m.
Despite Hurricanes, Luxury Homes Are Booming In Florida
The luxury home markets in Tampa, Palm Beach, and Miami are booming when compared to almost any other cities in the US. The fact that most property prices are dropping because of hurricanes and high home insurance rates. The reason appears to be the huge gains many people have made from the stock market.
