Places around Tampa Bay offering free groceries, meals to residents in need
TAMPA, Fla. — As uncertainty with the government shutdown continues, food pantries, restaurants and county services have been helping residents in need with food assistance in Tampa Bay. Here's a list of places residents can go to get fresh food and a hot meal. Have a location you would...
6-Year-Old Killed on Her Way to School After Being Hit in the Crosswalk with...
"An ordinary walk to school turned into an unimaginable tragedy for a family who should have simply been starting their day together," authorities said
Whataburger breaks ground in Largo, with plans to open several locations across Tampa Bay
LARGO, Fla. — There's a new flavor coming to the Tampa Bay area — and it's right out of Texas. Whataburger is officially bringing its signature orange and white stripes to Largo, marking a major investment in the community. Company officials, as well as Largo Mayor Woody Brown,...
As federal shutdown drags on, St. Pete donates $20K to help residents likely to...
The city of St. Petersburg is donating $20,000 to the St. Pete Free Clinic to help feed residents and federal employees affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown. The donation comes as the shutdown suspended Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting Nov. 1. Mayor Ken Welch said the...
‘Time 100’ country singer Lainey Wilson plays Tampa on Friday
Country singer Lainey Wilson plays Tampa on Nov. 7, 2025. The post ‘Time 100’ country singer Lainey Wilson plays Tampa on Friday appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Zephyrhills family fights for justice months after College Hunks worker dies on the job
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A family stood before the Tampa City Council on Thursday morning to plead that the investigation into their son’s untimely death be reopened. Ismael Coss Jr. was hit and struck by a dump truck while on the job, back in March. Months later, the Coss family told 8 On Your Side […]
Florida Coffee Chain Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Fast-growing St. Petersburg, Florida-based coffee chain The Blend Coffee & Cocktails filed for bankruptcy protection this week, seeking to reorganize debts while stores remain open. Court records show that 11 related companies under The Blend Coffee name filed voluntary Chapter 11 petitions in the U.S. Bankruptcy...
St. Pete lawmaker introduces bill to fix Florida’s ‘food deserts’
As the government shutdown leaves three million Floridians without SNAP benefits, State Rep. Michele Rayner, D-St. Petersburg, has introduced a bill that addresses "food deserts," aiming to help give residents better access to healthy food by targeting food-insecure areas.
St. Petersburg’s Chef Ted Dorsey dies
St. Petersburg chef and restaurant owner Ted Dorsey, 43, died Thursday. He had been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer in April. In early August, Dorsey – known around town as Chef Ted – closed the Sunshine City Tavern, his “homage to 1990s St. Petersburg,” after his ongoing medical treatments left him too...
UPDATE: Purple Alert Canceled—Missing Tampa Woman Tierra Thomas Found Safe
TAMPA, Fla. – The Purple Alert previously activated by the Tampa Police Department (TPD) for 37-year-old Tierra Thomas has been canceled. Tierra Thomas, who was reported missing after last being seen leaving the 8500 block of North Elmer Street on November 5th, has been located safely and is now reunited with her...
