Whataburger to open first Tampa Bay-area location on Feb. 12
LARGO, Fla. — One fan-favorite Texas burger joint is moving into Tampa Bay in a big way, with its first location opening in Largo next week. Whataburger will be opening its first Tampa Bay-area location on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 10150 Ulmerton Road in Largo. The grand opening, set...
FHP warns drivers to check tires after cold snap
WILLIAMSBURG, Fla. – As Central Florida and Tampa Bay area drivers are coming out of a record-breaking cold snap, they should monitor their vehicles as temperatures climb. The Florida Highway Patrol warns that preparation is still vital to avoid road hazards caused by the recent chill. At FHP’s Troop...
Pinellas County Opens Applications for Civic Educational Program Starting March 4
Pinellas County residents are in for an educational treat as the county's unique civic course, Pinellas County University (PCU), opens up applications for its upcoming session, set to run from March 4 through April 8. According to an announcement from the Pinellas County Government's official website, participants...
Butterfly Ball supports pollinators in Tampa next week
At the nonprofit’s annual fundraiser, the category is “Bug-Inspired Brilliance.” Guests at the Tampa International Airport gala can come as their favorite invertebrate for the Best Dressed Bug Contest. The post Butterfly Ball supports pollinators in Tampa next week appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
TikToker eats iguana tacos during South Florida cold snap: ‘That right there is a...
TAMPA, Fla. - Recent freezing temperatures in South Florida led to classic sunshine state chaos as cold-stunned iguanas fell from trees. While some residents were cautious, one TikTok creator went viral for turning the invasive lizard into iguana tacos. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...
Clearwater man charged with transmitting harmful material to a minor
CLEARWATER, Florida - A Clearwater man has been arrested on charges of transmitting harmful material to a minor and unlawful use of a communication device, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Isis Kapadia, a 25-year-old resident of Clearwater, was taken into custody on February 2 and booked into...
Daughter of Largo man, missing for months, pleads for help
The daughter of an 87-year-old Largo man who has been missing for months said she understands the pain the Guthrie family is feeling and hopes the attention surrounding Savannah Guthrie’s mother will also help bring renewed focus to her own father’s case.
Potentially dangerous levels of ‘forever chemicals’ found across Tampa Bay region
Although drinking water for much of the region appears to meet EPA standards, water, sediments, and fish in Tampa Bay often don’t. The post Potentially dangerous levels of ‘forever chemicals’ found across Tampa Bay region appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Traffic Stop In Tampa Leads To Arrest Of 3 Illegal Immigrants Linked To $137,000...
TAMPA, Fla. – Hillsborough County deputies arrested three men following a series of residential burglaries that resulted in the theft of over $137,000 in property. The investigation began on the afternoon of January 24, 2026, when authorities responded to a home on West Kenyon Avenue in Tampa. Residents reported a...
Car located in fatal Clearwater hit-and-run; Police looking for driver
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater police say they have located the car that was involved in a hit-and-run that killed a 60-year-old man on Wednesday night. The victim, Elbert Gilbert, was walking in a marked crosswalk at around 9:30 p.m. when he was struck by a Ford Mustang that was traveling westbound on Gulf-to-Bay...
