Church-owned land could become affordable housing under new St. Pete ordinance
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The City of St. Petersburg is turning to a partner in its push to address the affordable housing crisis: houses of worship. City Council has approved changes to local ordinances that allow St. Pete to partner with religious organizations and developers to build affordable housing on...
Tampa-based group involved in daring rescue of Venezuela opposition leader
The founder of Tampa-based Grey Bull rescue is giving chilling details about the rescue of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.
USF Ukrainian student graduates with second degree after 9-year journey through pandemic delays, war...
TAMPA, Fla. - The University of South Florida held its December commencement this weekend. For one graduate, the cap and gown represent more than a degree. It’s a celebration for Ukraine. The backstory:. Danylo Solomentsev is proud of his home country, wearing Ukrainian colors as he walked across the...
PRINT: The “Schools of Hope” Program Threatens to Take Over Public Schools
Charter schools are not new, nor are they an uncommon occurrence in Hillsborough County. For nearly 30 years, Florida has allowed these organizations, which open up choice schools across the state, to essentially function as public schools without all of the regulations and restrictions on curriculum. Nearly 56 exist...
Walmart to open 4 new Florida locations in early 2026, here’s where
Did you know Walmart has more stores in Florida than (almost) any other state? Four more are coming in the next few months, the company said. Another location is coming to West Central Florida in January, with more slated in the early part of 2026, the company confirmed to USA TODAY on Dec. 8. Walmart previously said...
New technical college opens in Plant City for students, adults
On Friday, Hillsborough County Public Schools cut the ribbon to a brand-new technical college for both students and adults.
11 accused of stealing $2M in COVID relief funds, Lakeland siblings create neighborhood newspaper...
Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. We will be warmer for Saturday with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Expect partly sunny skies and light winds. Low temperatures will fall to...
Coast Guard rescues 5 people off Egmont Key
Clearwater — A Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg boat crew rescued five boaters after their 32-foot vessel sank 28 miles west of Egmont Key, Friday. The five boaters were in stable condition and safely transported to awaiting emergency medical service personnel at Tierra Verde Marina. An Air Station Clearwater...
Clearwater Starbucks workers join nearly 4,000 baristas on strike
Starbucks workers at the 433 Cleveland St. location joined the strike on Thursday, which has now spread across 180 locations in 34 cities. The post Clearwater Starbucks workers join nearly 4,000 baristas on strike appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Man’s body found in empty Tampa lot, police say
The Tampa Police Department said a death investigation is underway after a man's body was found in an empty lot on Friday morning.
