Spring Forward: Clocks Shift Tonight As Daylight Saving Time Returns
Residents in participating regions of the U.S. are preparing to lose an hour of sleep tonight as Daylight Saving Time officially begins. At 2:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, March 8, 2026, clocks will jump forward to 3:00 a.m., shifting an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening.
Urgent hospice adoption needed for Maximus by March 8
Maximus (A2495777), a 9-year-old German Shepherd, is in need of a hospice adoption or rescue placement by Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 4 PM. He was surrendered to the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center on February 25, 2026, after his owner could no longer manage his medical needs. Maximus is gentle, affectionate,...
Central Florida Woman Claimed $1 Million Prize from Scratch-Off Game
A Central Florida claimed a $1 million prize from a scratch-off game. The post Central Florida Woman Claimed $1 Million Prize from Scratch-Off Game appeared first on West Orlando News .
Florida’s Restaurant Apocalypse Roars Into 2026: Closures Hit Chains & Local Favorites
A new wave of shutdowns sweeps across the state as soaring costs, shrinking tourism, and changing eating habits push Florida’s dining scene to the brink. By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMedia.
This Florida Bookstore Is a Dream for Readers Who Love Browsing for Hours
If your perfect day involves getting lost in aisles of stories, The Book Rescuers in Largo is the place to linger. Massive, well organized shelves, comfy seating, and friendly prices make long browsing not only possible, but irresistible. You will find everything from rare paperbacks to records and puzzles, all...
Hillsborough’s hiking trails really do offer more than a ‘spicy walk’
When people think about hiking, they usually picture mountains, steep curves and maybe a dramatic peek from the peak. Which raises a fair question here in Florida: Can you really go hiking in a place where the highest point might be an interstate overpass?. Around the Tampa Bay area, most...
First workforce housing development filed under the Live Local Act in Largo nears completion
Global real estate firm Trammell Crow Residential is nearing completion of a new 240-unit luxury apartment community in Largo. Caspia is being constructed on a 9.5-acre property at 705 Redbud Lane near the corner of 8th Avenue SE and Donegan Road. The development team expects to receive a certificate of...
Charley’s Steak House Moving Forward with Westshore Relocation
“Charley’s Steak House in Westshore is finally about to break ground,” reads the headline of coverage published by the Tampa Bay Business Journal today. It’s a confirmation that the long-awaited relocation of the steakhouse from Talk of the Town Restaurant Group is moving forward. Word of the...
Dog Onyx faces euthanasia at Hillsborough shelter
Onyx (A2503692), a 3-year-old mixed breed dog, is the only dog on the euthanasia list for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center. Shelter staff describe him as playful, affectionate, and treat-motivated when outside his kennel, though he shows stress-related reactivity inside. He...
Villager airlifted to hospital after knocked from golf cart in collision
A Villager was airlifted to an area hospital after his golf cart collided with a vehicle. The 79-year-old Village of Dunedin man was driving the black 2016 Yamaha golf cart at 4 p.m. Wednesday on Hillsborough Trail near the Manatee Recreation Center when he made a left turn onto Inverary Avenue, according to an...
