Davenport, Florida Native and Volleyball Coach Myco Jean-Baptiste, 20, Dies in Tragic Car Accident...
Myco Jean-Baptiste, a Davenport, Florida native and beloved coach, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at an untimely age of 20, leaving his loved ones shattered. According to reports, 20-year-old Myco Jean-Baptiste tragically lost his life in a car accident on Sunday on US-27 near Blue Heron Boulevard. The...
Florida slammed with another wave of layoffs as local factory shuts down bottling operations
Florida has already had a tough enough 2025 – but unfortunately, the pain looks set to continue. After losing factories throughout the year…it looks like the Sunshine State will get…
Tampa Bay cities join ‘No Kings’ protests this weekend
More than a dozen protests are scheduled across the Tampa Bay area, joining 2,500 community events across the nation. The post Tampa Bay cities join ‘No Kings’ protests this weekend appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
No Kings Day demonstrations this Saturday
Demonstrators all across the country will be out on the streets for “No Kings Day” this Saturday. There are over 2,500 community events scheduled, including some in Hillsborough and Pinellas County. Eric Gerard is the co-coordinator for the Indivisible protest in Largo. He said No Kings Day is...
What State Has The Most Property Foreclosures In 2025? (& What It Means For...
Foreclosures are on the rise in some areas of the country, and one particular state is far and away facing the most issues, which is a bad sign.
Central Florida Drug Traffickers Apprehended
Central Florida drug traffickers were apprehended after eventually surrendering to law enforcement. Following a search warrant in Tampa, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detained three people and seized various firearms, narcotics, and ammunition. Local deputies and the HCSO SWAT team served a...
Florida family forced out of car at gunpoint in their driveway
Detectives later found an AirTag tracking device taped beneath the victims' vehicle.
Apopka Man Dies Following Medical Emergency-Induced Crash on I-4 Near Plant City
A 54-year-old Apopka man died on Saturday after a crash on Interstate 4 near Plant City. The Florida Highway Patrol said he had a medical emergency while driving his Kia SUV, causing it to hit the median guardrail, cross the highway, and overturn in the tree line, as reported by FOX 13 News. The crash happened...
Tampa Bay nonprofit that helps seniors says online platform withholding donations
A local non-profit that helps seniors stay in their homes is without part of the donations they rely on to provide services.
Traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking arrest in Lutz
LUTZ, Fla. (WFLA) — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle that attempted to flee in Lutz on Monday, leading to a fentanyl trafficking arrest. Deputies uncovered more than 50 grams of fentanyl, ketamine, and drug paraphernalia. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office provided bodycam footage and...
