Lightning strikes ignite fireworks, cause injuries during July 4 thunderstorms, Florida
Severe thunderstorms affected large areas of central and west Florida on July 4, causing multiple lightning-related incidents during outdoor Independence Day celebrations. Central Florida, which experiences some of the highest lightning densities in the United States, was the focus of two significant events: a...
Chuck’s arcade for grown-ups opens in St. Pete
A new arcade has opened in St. Pete, allowing adults to let their inner child out to play.
Tropical disturbance off Florida coast to bring heavy rain to Tampa Bay
A weak area of low pressure has formed east of Jacksonville, the National Hurricane Center said.
Holiday Man Dies By Self-Inflicted Gunshot After Striking Woman: Pasco Sheriff
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – An investigation is underway by the Pasco Sheriff’s Office after a domestic dispute in the Star Island Drive area of Holiday on Thursday night escalated, leading to one person’s death. According to preliminary information, an argument between an adult man and woman, who...
Happy July 4th (Independence Day)! If America Wants to Prove It’s Free, it Must...
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information By Henry Atkins, Tampa Bay, Florida Every year on the Fourth of July, we wave flags, launch fireworks, and celebrate our independence with family barbecues and patriotic music. We remember the courage it took for a small band of colonies to stand up to the most...
Rats, abandoned boats and knee-high grass: Redington Shores resident complains
We went to Redington Shores Town Hall and spoke with Building Official Robert Peebles, who oversees code enforcement efforts for both Redington Beach and Redington Shores.
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening July 4-10
Including They Hate Change, Slum Village, The Honourable Elizabeth A. Baker, and more.
3 people hit by lightning on St. Pete Beach
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. - Three people were struck by lightning on St. Pete Beach on Friday, Pinellas County officials confirmed to FOX 13. St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue was dispatched at 12:19 p.m. for reports of a lightning strike at the Pinellas County Beach Access located at 4700 Gulf Blvd.
Tampa Bay-native eats 33 hot dogs, buns to win women’s Nathan’s Famous contest
Defending champion and Tampa Bay-native Miki Sudo eats 33 hot dogs and buns to win women's division at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July contest.
Bloomingdale Avenue hours-long closure near Providence Road after crash: HCSO
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Bloomingdale Avenue closed between Providence Road and a point 100 yards west of the intersection following a traffic crash.