Outside BBQ, a Tampa favorite for smoked BBQ, opens St. Pete Beach restaurant
A big name has joined Pinellas County’s barbecue scene. Outside BBQ, a highly-rated Tampa outpost for smoked meats and classic sides, has opened a new restaurant at 6305 Gulf Blvd in St. Pete Beach. The popular BBQ spot quietly soft-opened last week and had its official grand opening this...
Tampa Bay watering limits tighten as Florida drought deepens
A drought has taken hold across Florida, with some areas experiencing extreme conditions. Why it matters: Watering restrictions are in place across the Tampa Bay area as an ongoing rainfall deficit tests supply. State of play: Tampa Bay residents can water their lawn only once per week under Southwest Florida...
St. Pete-Clearwater International announces flights to 3 new cities
New flights will soon be available from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.
Tampa board weighs MOSI land use change
A proposed map amendment would remove the industrial label from the MOSI site and unify it under public use. A long-standing land-use split at the Museum of Science and Industry site could move closer to being erased Monday as the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission considers a future land-use change...
These 10 Restaurants Keep Florida’s Best Pierogi Secrets
Wait until you taste the handmade pierogi tucked into neighborhoods where locals guard them like family heirlooms. Fillings stay generous, dough stays tender, and flavors feel deeply familiar to those who grew up eating them. The atmosphere at these restaurants is usually relaxed and unassuming, letting the food...
Hillsborough Health Care Plan sees surge in new applications
TAMPA, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Health Care Plan is seeing a sharp increase in applications as federal subsidies tied to the Affordable Care Act expire. County officials say interest in the program has surged in recent weeks, with enrollment up 15% compared to last year. The rise comes...
Largo plans redevelopment of 14-acre municipal campus following City Hall relocation
The City of Largo is seeking a development partner to reimagine its longtime municipal campus into a vibrant mixed-use project. City officials have issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting qualified development teams to submit plans for the redevelopment of the 14-acre city-owned property at 201 Highland Avenue...
Swedish construction firm to rebuild Tampa school in $77M project
Skanska, the Swedish construction firm with a local office, will begin demolition and reconstruction of a Stewart Middle Magnet School in Tampa this month. The $77 million project will create a shared campus for Stewart and the neighboring Just Elementary. According to the firm, when finished there will be nearly...
Citrus Springs Trucker Arrested After Illegal U-Turn Triggers Violent I-75 Crash In Florida
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Traffic was already crawling along Northbound I-75 Monday afternoon as drivers tried to navigate past a vehicle fire near the Sun City Center exit. But at approximately 4:30 PM, the slow commute turned into a scene of wreckage near the 235 Milepost. According to Florida...
Class action lawsuit challenges appeals process for controversial school bus camera tickets
A new class action lawsuit filed against Hillsborough County Schools claims the district's appeals process for school bus camera violations is violating state law and the result favors the district and private camera vendor over drivers who challenge their fines. Stanley Schultz of Plant City is the lead plaintiff...
