Tierra Verde Marina redevelopment approved by St. Pete review commission
A proposed redevelopment and expansion of the Tierra Verde Marina sparked hours of passionate public comment Wednesday as hundreds of residents packed St. Petersburg City Hall ahead of a key decision on the controversial project.
Car crashes into brick building in Pinellas Park
A car drove left a gaping hole after driving into a building in Pinellas County on Wednesday.
A long-overdue dinner at Tampa’s award-winning Rocca
We were already feeling sheepish about not having tried Rocca when it was awarded a Michelin star in 2023. Then, in March, the James Beard Awards named owner Bryce Bonsack a finalist in the Best Chef: South category. We made a reservation that day. State of yum: It finally came...
Livestreamer charged after video appears to show shooting of alligator in Everglades
A popular livestreamer known as "Clavicular" was charged last week in connection to a viral video that appears to show him firing a gun at an alligator in the Florida Everglades.
Better Blend Making Tampa Bay Debut on June 6
What Now reported back in February on plans for Better Blend to make its debut in the Tampa Bay area this year, with the first of a total of three planned locations. And now the debut is happening, at last! Better Blend will open at 955 E Brandon Blvd in Brandon on June 6, franchisee Mike Faustini told What Now on Tuesday.
Man convicted in animal cruelty case that inspired ‘Dexter’s Law’ arrested after appeal upheld...
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A court of appeals has upheld the guilty verdict in the Domingo Rodriguez criminal case. According to the 2nd District Court of Appeals, the court has upheld the original guilty verdict against Domingo Rodriguez. He was originally found guilty in February 2025 of aggravated cruelty to animals and improper disposal of an animal carcass.
Fire Destroys Lab Building on University of South Florida Campus
Firefighters worked through the night to extinguish a blaze at a laboratory on the University of South Florida campus in St. Petersburg and officials said Sunday that the building could be a total loss. The fire Saturday night prompted evacuations and sent up plumes of billowing smoke from the marine...
Gator strolls up to Westchase home, hangs out in front of door
An alligator that strolled up to a home in Westchase was captured hanging out in front of the home's door on Tuesday.
Man accused of attacking 82-year-old Tampa woman given $100K bond
A man accused of violently attacking and robbing an 82-year-old woman outside a Tampa Publix now faces a $100,000 bond after waiving his first court appearance on Wednesday.
Puppy dies after Tampa woman was caught on camera throwing, kicking it: officials
A puppy that was kicked and thrown onto asphalt multiple times in an incident caught on camera has died, according to Hillsborough County officials.
