Why Locals Go GAGA Over This Hidden Gem In Saint Petersburg, FL
Tucked into the Edge District of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, on the corner of 1st Ave N and 9th Street, there is a small, loud, magnificently unpretentious burger bar that has been quietly outclassing every chain in the Tampa Bay area since the day it opened its doors. 🍔. Engine...
Former St. Petersburg Fire Rescue Chief Jim Large is running for mayor
Former St. Petersburg Fire Rescue Chief Jim Large filed paperwork Feb. 25 to run for mayor of St. Petersburg. Large spent 18 years as fire chief and 50 years total with the department. He retired in 2024 after being cleared of allegations that he created a hostile work environment. A deputy chief recently asked Large...
St. Pete sub shop opens on Central Avenue with a nod to nostalgia
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The smell of the fresh bread greets customers first as they enter Tony D's in St. Petersburg, then there is the case of deli-style cold cuts and other ingredients at the counter to tempt the taste buds. The backstory:. Once the customer orders, they can take...
Central Florida Traffic Stop Led to Arrest of Illegal Aliens Linked to Burglary
A Central Florida traffic stop led to the arrest of three illegal aliens linked to a residential burglary. The post Central Florida Traffic Stop Led to Arrest of Illegal Aliens Linked to Burglary appeared first on West Orlando News .
Howard Frankland Bridge northbound lanes to close Tuesday night
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Motorists traveling northbound on I-275 toward the Howard Frankland Bridge will need to find another route on Tuesday night. The interstate will close from 11 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, to 5 a.m. on March 11, weather permitting. What are alternative routes?. What you can do:
This Enchanting Park Feels Like a Real-Life Storybook With Butterflies and Giant Gnomes
Tucked along Martin Luther King Jr. Street North in Safety Harbor, Folly Farm Nature Preserve feels like stepping into a storybook you loved as a kid. Butterflies swirl around blooming paths, giant gnomes peek from the trees, and tiny fairy houses reward curious eyes. Families, nature lovers, and creative souls all...
Dunedin City Commission meeting recap for March 5
The Dunedin City Commission met on March 5, 2026, and approved several local actions. The Commission accepted a Letter of Recognition from Lady Margaret of the Elliot Clan, allowing the city to use the Elliot Tartan. City Manager Jennifer Bramley discussed plans to consolidate some resident-appointed committees,...
Dunedin Commission Signs Off On Main Street Exchange Plan
The Dunedin City Commission on Thursday signed off on the final design review for the long-planned Main Street Exchange, clearing the decks for a major remake of the former Ocean Optics site at 830 Douglas Avenue. The project calls for a three- and four-story mixed-use complex with an 89-room boutique hotel, food...
Pinellas County Traffic Alert: Major Night And Day Lane Closures Set For March 8–14
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County motorists should prepare for travel shifts as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 7 begins a heavy week of maintenance and construction. Starting Sunday, March 8, through Saturday, March 14, multiple interstate and local routes will undergo lane closures...
Dire water supply warning for Tampa Bay area
The Tampa Bay area is facing one of its worst water supply shortages in decades, and it's officially reached extreme levels across the region. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
