Pinellas County, FL, 3.5-star Largo Hibachi Buffet cited for 12 violations after customer complaint
A Pinellas County, FL, restaurant, Largo Hibachi Buffet, recently failed a state inspection on January 21, 2026, after state food and health officials found double-digit violations that resulted in a warning and required follow-up inspection. Among the 12 violations found, the Florida Department of Business &...
Man arrested for cyberstalking a Pinellas Park police officer, affidavit says
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — A Florida man was arrested for cyberstalking a Pinellas Park Police Officer after sending them 120 Facebook messages within two hours. John Jackson, 39, was previously arrested by the same officer in 2020 for multiple charges, including domestic battery and resisting arrest. Four years later, he...
St. Pete man accused of shooting, killing dog in neighborhood: ‘Scared for his safety’
A St. Pete man was arrested after investigators say he shot and killed a dog in his neighborhood Monday morning, according to a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit. Deputies say a black Labrador retriever was found dead at the end of a driveway on 46th Street North. Edgar...
Florida Woman Loses Best Friend Over a Salad: ‘We Know the Type’
A woman from Florida recently discovered that some friendships can collapse over something as small as a wedge of lettuce. Tampa resident Ohana Star had long tolerated a friend’s quirks, covering her meals at upscale restaurants to make sure everyone could enjoy a night out. But after witnessing repeated disrespect...
Pasco County, FL, popular Cracker Barrel restaurant fails food and health inspection
A Cracker Barrel location in Pasco County failed its recent health inspection after inspectors documented four violations, including one high-priority infraction related to employee handwashing practices. The restaurant at 5341 US Highway 19 in New Port Richey received a warning on January 8, 2026, and was required...
Major Florida City Could See Snow For First Time in 16 Years
The greatest chance of snowfall in Florida will be overnight Saturday into Sunday morning.
Woman, 43, Charged with Murder After Her Daughter Finds 4-Year-Old Brother Stabbed to Death...
Diana Cullom was arrested for on suspicion of murdering her 4-year-old son Joseph on Tuesday, Jan. 27
12 Tampa, Florida Hole-In-The-Wall Eateries That Locals Keep Secret
Think you know Florida’s food scene? Tampa might surprise you more than you expect. Beyond the tourist-packed restaurants and trendy hotspots, this Florida city hides a lineup of local favorites that residents protect like insider secrets. These are the places people quietly recommend to friends and hesitate to post...
St. Pete man arrested after he falsely reported he was kidnapped, police say
GULFPORT, Fla. (WFLA) — A St. Pete man was arrested on Tuesday after he falsely reported that he was kidnapped and placed into the trunk of a vehicle he was borrowing, the Gulfport Police Department said. On Jan. 20, the man, Lemun Errol Fields, reported to the St. Pete Police Department that he was kidnapped […]
Jimmy’s Tacos expands to St. Pete
Jimmy’s Tacos opened last Tuesday at 2536 Central Ave., the former home of The Foundry vintage furniture store. The post Jimmy’s Tacos expands to St. Pete appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
