Clearwater FL

St. Petersburg has a rich culinary history that many restaurants proudly preserve. Walking into certain eateries around town feels like stepping through a time portal to decades past. From old-school Italian markets to retro diners and island-themed grills, these spots offer more than just great food—they deliver a...

As the winter chill descends upon Pinellas County, preparations are in place to provide some respite for those without a place to call home. The Homeless Leadership Alliance has confirmed that cold night shelters will be operating on Monday night, providing a necessary haven from the expected sub-40-degree...

Six Pinellas County schools are slated for major change as the district works to better use its space in light of steadily declining enrollment. This year, the district has 35,000 more seats than students. About a third of its campuses sit at less than 60% capacity. District data suggest the decrease owes more to...

MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. – A Friday night crash has left a 72-year-old man dead and a Clearwater woman behind bars facing serious charges. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened around 9:00 p.m. on January 23, 2026. According to investigators from the Major Accident Investigation Team, Michael...

FLORIDA — A pedestrian was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle in Madeira Beach, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the crash occurred at approximately 9:01 p.m. at a marked crosswalk near the intersection of 150th Avenue and Madeira Way. Investigators reported that...

Pelican Walk, the largest retail center on Clearwater Beach, has been put up for sale with a $25 million price tag. The two-story, 31-year-old, 38,713-square-foot center at 483 Mandalay Ave., on the barrier island’s main northern thoroughfare, is currently 98% occupied with a tenant mix that includes Hurricane...

Deshard La'montae Darns, 27, of Tampa, was arrested yesterday in Gainesville for allegedly stealing expensive jewelry from pawn shops all over Florida, using fake IDs. The post Tampa man arrested in Gainesville for jewelry thefts in multiple Florida pawn stores appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

A Florida man has been arrested on a felony battery charge after hitting someone with a packet of ketchup at a bus terminal. I wasn't aware you could be charged with a felony for that!. I mean, sure, I knew you could get in some trouble for it--you can't go...

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Friday night ride ended in tragedy for a Clearwater man after he lost control of his motorcycle on an interstate exit ramp. The crash happened just before midnight. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 54-year-old man was riding a Yamaha VMX12 southbound on I-275. Around 11:40 p.m., he took...

Our oddysey seeking tasty Greek food was prompted by a sojourn to Tarpon Springs unrelated to FFF. For those of you unaware, the town of about 26,000, 30 miles north of St. Petersburg, is known for its Greek heritage, largely because immigrants from the Dodecanese islands worked as sponge divers starting in the early...