Gasparilla invasion route changes due to weather conditions
With high winds expected to sweep through Tampa Bay on Saturday, the krewe behind the Gasparilla pirate invasion has a "contingency plan" in place.
St. Pete company tracks ships trying to avoid detection around the globe
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Working out of the Maritime Defense and Technology Hub in St. Petersburg, Pole Star Defense managing director Alex Field said the company is using innovative technology to track large cargo ships and oil tankers around the globe — including vessels trying to avoid detection.
Tampa’s Mid-Atlantic Roofing Supply Burglary Thwarted by Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit as Two...
Early Sunday morning, Hillsborough County deputies arrested Ricardo Pereira Gamez, 31, and Luis Enrique Sifontes Broche, 30, following a burglary at Mid-Atlantic Roofing Supply in Tampa. The department’s Aviation Unit assisted in coordinating efforts between air and ground officers. The suspects were caught...
Tampa Bay Area Sees Rare Overnight Snow Flurry Window as Arctic Air Pushes Into...
FLORIDA — A rare winter weather setup could bring snow flurries to parts of the Tampa Bay area late Saturday night into early Sunday morning, according to forecast guidance issued by the National Weather Service office in Tampa Bay/Ruskin. The forecast highlights a narrow coastal zone along west-central Florida...
Man pleads guilty to making bomb threat on plane that departed Tampa Bay airport
A man who made a bomb threat on a plane that departed St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport last year has pleaded guilty.
City of St. Pete overtaxed residents nearly $50 million, Ingoglia says
Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia accused leaders in the City of St. Peterburg on Wednesday of wasting taxpayer money.
Families looking for something different keep finding this Florida train park
If you have kids who light up at the sound of a whistle, you are going to love Largo Central Railroad. Tucked inside Largo Central Park, this volunteer run gem turns an ordinary weekend into a memory you will talk about for years. The rides are donation based, the smiles...
These 3 Tampa Bay restaurants are among the ‘most romantic’: report
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — If you are looking for a romantic restaurant for Valentine’s Day, you may want to check out one of three “swoon-worthy” spots in Tampa Bay. OpenTable recently released its list of the top 100 romantic restaurants in America for 2026. The list...
A new neighborhood coffee shop The Morning Pour opens in south St. Pete
A small, community-oriented coffee shop has quietly opened along 18th Avenue South, offering a new gathering place for residents in south St. Pete. The Morning Pour is located at 1701 18th Avenue South, next to handful of neighborhood businesses that includes a take-out seafood restaurant, a hair salon, and a candle...
Florida 18-years-old Teen Kayaker Found Dead After Weeklong Search Ends on Clearwater Beach
FLORIDA — A heartbreaking search came to an end along Clearwater Beach after authorities confirmed that an 18-year-old kayaker who had been missing for more than a week was found dead, closing a case that had drawn concern across the Tampa Bay region. Who the Missing Kayaker Was. The...
