Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse) Pinellas is holding a volunteer open house Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Family Justice Center, 1011 1st Avenue N., St. Petersburg. All skill levels are appreciated. Opportunities include community education, outreach support, crisis intervention and...
Forecast: Heavier downpours on tap for today
TAMPA — Good Sunday morning Tampa Bay! Another wetter day is on tap for us again. Temps near 80 degrees as clouds thicken. A better chance of showers of storms likely throughout the day. Some of these storms could be slow moving. Isolated flooding is possible in some locations. Highs struggle to get to 90 degrees....
SEU Nationally Recognized for Commitment to First-Gen Student Success
Southeastern University (SEU) has been officially selected as a new member of the FirstGen Forward Network, formerly the Center for First-Generation Student Success, for 2025-26. SEU was chosen due to its dedication to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students. “In keeping with...
This Small-Town Restaurant In Florida Has Cinnamon Rolls Known Throughout The South
There’s a moment when you bite into something so delicious that time stops, angels sing, and your taste buds throw a parade. That moment happens regularly at Born & Bread Bakehouse in Lakeland, Florida, where pastry perfection isn’t just a goal—it’s the daily standard. Let me...
The Massive Flea Market In Florida That Has Everything You Didn’t Know You Needed
Somewhere between treasure hunting and dumpster diving lies the glorious sweet spot known as International Market World Flea and Farmers Market in Auburndale, Florida – a sprawling bazaar where one person’s “why would anyone buy that?”. is another person’s “I’ve been looking for this my whole life!”...
This Legendary Waterfront Restaurant In Florida Is Where Your Shrimp Dreams Come True
Hidden away on the shores of Lake Howard sits a Florida treasure that proves sometimes the most memorable meals come from the most unassuming places. Old Man Frank’s in Winter Haven isn’t trying to impress anyone with fancy decor or trendy cuisine—and that’s precisely what makes it extraordinary.
Lakeland nurse sentenced after stealing fentanyl from patients, injecting in bathroom
A Lakeland nurse has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing fentanyl from patients across Tampa Bay.
Excessive Rainfall, Local Flood Risk For Tampa Bay, Southwest Florida
TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center has issued an Excessive Rainfall Outlook for Central Florida on Sunday, August 10, 2025, indicating a marginal risk of excessive rainfall this afternoon and evening. Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated across the Florida Peninsula,...
Back-to-school vaccination rates
With kids returning to school across the Tampa Bay area next week, that also means the "classroom crud" will be back. It could be a cold, or it could turn into something more serious that spreads. Briona Arradondo reports.
Tampa Bay weekend guide: improv, ice cream and a U2 laser show
Looking for plans this weekend? We pulled together a list of events around Tampa Bay to help you out. 😂 Watch some unscripted fun at the Countdown Improv Festival in Ybor City, which kicked off on Wednesday and runs until Sunday, Aug. 10, at the HCC Ybor City Performing Arts Building and The Commodore.
