Contractor found Guilty of Grand Theft following post-Hurricane Michael reconstruction
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Tampa-area contractor was found guilty on Tuesday of taking thousands of dollars from an 87-year-old man for a reconstruction job that never happened after Hurricane Michael. Mark Eugene Stargardt, 66, of Stargardt and Associates, LLC in Valrico, was found guilty of Grand Theft (more...
Enter To Win A Pair Of Tickets To See Travis Tritt
Country music fans, this is your chance to experience one of the genre's most iconic voices live in concert!. Enter now for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Travis Tritt at Ruth Eckerd Hall on June 26th. A Grammy Award-winning artist and member of country music's...
Osceola parking garage expected to ease downtown Clearwater parking pressure
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A downtown Clearwater business owner said several major construction projects are making it harder for customers to find parking. Crews are working on multiple projects downtown, including the new Ballad Hotel, a 400-unit apartment complex and the Osceola parking garage, which is expected to add near
GIVEAWAY — The Black Keys at the BayCare Sound in Clearwater (July 28
The Black Keys are bringing their signature blues-rock sound to The BayCare Sound in Clearwater on July 28 for a night of unforgettable live music. The Grammy-winning duo has spent more than two decades delivering gritty guitar riffs, infectious hooks, and electrifying performances that have made them one of rock’s big
USF marine science research destroyed in St. Pete lab fire caused by lightning strike
A lightning strike sparked a fire at the USF College of Marine Science Lab in St. Petersburg, destroying decades of research and millions in equipment. More than 150 students, staff and researchers are adjusting to continue their critical scientific work despite the devastating structural losses. University officials a
The Most Dog-Friendly Retirement Towns in America
Picture this: you’ve spent decades building your career, raising a family, and planning for retirement. Now you’re ready to embrace your golden years with your most loyal companion by your ... Read more The post The Most Dog-Friendly Retirement Towns in America appeared first on Doggodigest .
7-Eleven employee attacked on the job
A 73-year-old convenience store worker is recovering after police say a woman attacked her Tuesday afternoon at a Largo 7-Eleven. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
LIST: 2026 Juneteenth events happening around Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Friday is Juneteenth, and to mark the national holiday, celebrations are happening across Tampa Bay this week. Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom that happens every year on June 19, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., and providing the community with a chance to come together.
A guide to Juneteenth celebrations in St. Pete
St. Petersburg joins cities across the U.S. in honoring Juneteenth this Friday, June 19. The celebration, which dates back to 1865, commemorates the emancipation of 250,000 slaves in Texas, the last bastion of slavery during the Civil War. While Texas was the first state to make Juneteenth a statewide holiday in 1980,
The Best Fried Clams In The South Are Served Inside This Unassuming Florida Restaurant
Tucked away on a busy street in St. Petersburg, Florida, Fourth Street Shrimp Store looks like a simple neighborhood spot — but one bite of their famous fried clams will change everything you thought you knew about Southern seafood. With over 3,900 five-star reviews and a loyal following that spans decades, this casual
