USF fire reignites, may impact students’ graduation timelines
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A fire sparked Monday morning at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus, reigniting concerns just days after a massive blaze destroyed a key research facility. Officials say the latest incident was caused by a smoldering hotspot left behind from Saturday’s two-alarm fire at...
Boil Water Notice Issued After Water Main Break in Oldsmar
OLDSMAR — The City of Oldsmar has issued a precautionary boil water notice following a significant water main break that is impacting service across the city. Officials said customers may experience little to no water pressure as crews work to repair the damaged main. The boil water notice is in effect for all properties served by the city and is expected to remain in place...
Love Grouper? These 12 Florida Spots Deliver Every Time
Florida and grouper go together like sunshine and saltwater. Whether you like it fried golden, grilled over open flame, or tucked into a soft sandwich bun, fresh grouper is one of the state’s greatest culinary treasures. The problem isn’t finding a seafood restaurant — it’s finding one that actually...
Soulja Boy at Jannus Live
Soulja Boy rose to fame in 2007 with his breakout single "Crank That (Soulja Boy)", which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for seven non-consecutive weeks and became a viral sensation due to its associated dance and online presence. The song was certified 6x platinum by the RIAA and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Song.
Florida Woman Burns Boyfriends House After Telling Him She Would
Some of these Florida people stories have headlines so crazy you think they aren't real, but it's all right there in the police report.
Yearning Heart Market at Oscura
Yearning Heart Market - "St Pete's Y'Allternative Market Comes to Oscura and Bradenton with your favorite alternative vendors and artisans, a tattoo flash pop-up and food by Campbell Park." Featuring:. Suburban Wasteland - Playing the Best Punk & Emo LIVE. "Hailing from the greater Tampa Bay, FL Area with members...
PeliCAN On Wheels, St. Pete Dangles Cash And Coaching For DIY Produce Markets
Fresh fruits and veggies could soon be rolling deeper into St. Petersburg’s grocery deserts. The city has opened applications for its new PeliCAN (Community Access to Nutrition) grant program, which helps residents launch mobile fresh-food markets in neighborhoods with limited access to healthy, affordable groceries. Selected applicants will receive starting capital, a stipend, technical training and mentorship to build a “Fresh Start” mobile...
Hillsborough Cops Snag Family From Runaway Boat Near Tampa Shipping Lane
A disabled boat carrying an adult and two young children started drifting toward a busy commercial shipping channel near Davis Islands on Saturday, prompting Hillsborough County deputies to jump in and pull all three to safety. Deputies secured the vessel, towed it out of the shipping lane and brought everyone to shore, with no injuries reported.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in Florida due to pneumonia, in critical condition
Giuliani's health condition was attributed to exposure to smoke on 9/11.
Ferry service between Tampa and St. Pete to return, 7 days a week
After abruptly shuttering last year, a ferry service will soon return to Tampa Bay. And this time, it’ll run seven days a week. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority unanimously approved April 29 the plan to buy and renovate two ferries using a $4.8 million federal grant. The revamped service will be operated by Hubbard’s Marina, a longtime Madeira Beach business.
