Suspect captured by Hillsborough deputies after trying to hide in water: HCSO
A felonious suspect was captured by Hillsborough County deputies after trying to hide in a body of water.
26 Tampa Bay restaurants with cult followings
Tampa Bay residents are serious about their restaurants, whether it takes standing in a line out the door for "the best breakfast sandwich ever," or fighting Rob Gronkowski for reservations months ahead for to-die-for pasta. Since we first posted this list, the Michelin Guide has given infamous stars to some,...
Rescued reptiles make up new Crocoseum exhibit
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla - Learning about alligators and crocodiles gets more up-close and personal at the Tarpon Springs Aquarium’s new Crocoseum. These descendants of dinosaurs are actually repurposed reptiles as each one was rescued from different situations. What they're saying:. "We call it the Crocoseum, lovingly...
This No-Frills Italian Restaurant In Florida Serves Up The Best Lasagna You’ll Ever Taste
Tucked away on a modest street in Clearwater, Florida sits a restaurant where magic happens daily in the form of perfectly layered pasta, cheese, and sauce – a culinary alchemy that transforms simple ingredients into what locals swear is the best lasagna in the Sunshine State. Cristino’s Coal Oven...
Felonious Fugitive Fished From Watery Hiding Spot In Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. – A suspect facing felony charges was taken into custody on Saturday, August 2, 2025, after attempting to evade law enforcement by hiding in a local body of water. The incident began when Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies responded to a report on Key Biscayne Drive....
Cat owner arrested in Clearwater after leaving feline in hot car: CPD
The owner of a cat was arrested by the Clearwater Police Department (CPD) on Aug. 1 for animal cruelty after leaving the feline in a hot car.
2 teens charged in the shooting death of St. Petersburg man
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after the shooting death of a St. Petersburg man last week.
The Hot Dogs At This Unassuming Bar In Florida Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Nestled in the heart of St. Petersburg, Engine No. 9 might look like just another neighborhood bar, but locals know it harbors a culinary secret that defies expectations. While burgers may be their claim to fame, the hot dogs at this unassuming establishment have quietly developed a cult following that’s spreading...
Tampa Bay’s largest back-to-school fair distributes 1,000 free backpacks
1,000 free backpacks were given away to kids at Tampa Bay’s largest back-to-school fair on Saturday.
No Pets Left Behind: How a Dog’s Hurricane Rescue Changed Florida Law
MIAMI — Hurricane Milton was barreling toward Florida last October when the emergency call came in about a dog that was stuck in rising waters. Florida Highway Patrol troopers like Orlando Morales were looking out for crashes as residents scrambled to evacuate from the hurricane, a rapidly intensifying Category 5...
