Despite racial profiling concerns, Tampa City Council advances ordinance banning bike stunts on Riverwalk
The Tampa City Council has advanced a new ordinance banning stunts and limiting big groups of bikers on the Tampa Riverwalk, Bayshore, and other trails. But some members of the public are concerned about racial profiling. The post Despite racial profiling concerns, Tampa City Council advances ordinance banning bike...
Welton Brewing & Oyster Bar brings the taste of Maine to Pinellas Park
Calling all lovers of lobstah! Transplanted from the northeast to the Gulf Coast sits a hidden gem right in Pinellas Park: Welton Brewing & Oyster Bar, offering a brewery experience unlike any other, with unique beer, bites, and shucking-good specials. The beer and seafood hotspot is open Wednesday-Sunday at 8098...
“Florida snow” thrives in drought, turning lawns into flower fields
Florida doesn't (typically) get snow, but it does get pusley. Why it matters: The weed with white, light purple or pink flowers is either a nuisance or a delightful byproduct of dry conditions, depending on who you ask. State of play: Tampa Bay and much of Florida are in a...
One person injured following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — A woman was injured in a shooting in St. Petersburg early Monday morning, police said. The St. Petersburg Police Department reported that the woman was shot in the leg around 1:20 a.m. She flagged down a passing vehicle on Dr. Martin Luther King Street South near 23rd Avenue South for help. Officers said...
St. Petersburg woman flags down passing vehicle after being shot: SPPD
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— A woman was hospitalized after a shooting in St. Petersburg early Monday morning. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, a woman was shot in the leg around 1:20 a.m. She flagged down a vehicle that was passing on Dr. MLK Street South near 23rd Avenue South. Officers said the...
Treasure Island sand sculpting festival
FOX 13's Regina Gonzalez shares how Treasure Island made a big comeback from last year to host this year's sand sculpting festival.
Exploring Healthier Fast Food Options for Lunch in South Dunedin
In the bustling city of South Dunedin, lunchtime often presents a challenge for those seeking a healthier alternative to the usual fast food options. Many residents find themselves resorting to pies or sushi, but are keen to discover meals that are higher in vegetable and protein content, yet lower in carbohydrates.
HART gets its biggest grant ever to replace aging diesel buses
TAMPA, Fla. — The Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) received its largest grant ever. Some of that funding will go to replacing older diesel buses with newer ones that run on compressed natural gas. HART is an important resource for many people. “The bus is great for me, I love...
Pasco County Residents Asked to Help Locate Missing Port Richey Man
Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for Carl Mealman Jr., a 37-year-old man who is missing and considered endangered. Mealman was last seen on November 28, 2024, at about 8:30 p.m. in the Oldham Road area of Port Richey. He is 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighs 190 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes.
Tampa Woman Arrested for DUI After Rollover Crash on I-275 Leaves Highway Partially Blocked
TAMPA, FLORIDA — A 29-year-old Tampa woman was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) after a late-night rollover crash that disrupted traffic along Interstate 275 on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers identified the driver as Emily Frances Diaz, who was behind the wheel of...

















