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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, several counties across the Tampa Bay area are preparing to celebrate the holiday. With live entertainment, food, and fireworks, here’s a list of activities happening throughout the week. June 29 Pinellas County The city of Clearwater will hold its Red, Wh

At least 20 restaurants across Tampa and St. Petersburg have shut down, changed branding or planned to reopen under new names and concepts recently. Economic experts blame rising operation costs, inflation, tariffs and shifting consumer spending habits for hitting restaurant owners hard. Financial consultants note new

Andrea Patino (HCSO) TAMPA, Fla. — A dispute over car keys escalated into a late-night...

Buckle up! The countdown is ON for the 2026 Tampa Bay Rodeo and Family Festival, presented by Bartow Ford—and it’s stampeding into the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds in Dover, FL on July 17th and 18th!. Florida’s Hottest Show on Dirt is calling, and this is your sign to round...

Downtown Lakeland will transform into a massive celebration Friday as city officials prepare for up to 50,000 visitors at the annual Red, White, and Kaboom event. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

BRANDON, Fla. - A long-standing Independence Day tradition is taking a new path this weekend as construction projects redirect a massive local celebration. The Greater Brandon Action Network confirmed that major infrastructure development forced organizers to move the historic parade away from Brandon streets. Severe l

When Ryleigh Turner got to high school, it’s fair to say that she was one of the most motivated students out there when it came to excelling in academics. “I went to Berkeley and so we all are very academically I want to say say high achieving,” she said. “We had a top 20 in our school, and I was 22nd. And that just li

Cajun Cowboy brings authentic Louisiana cooking to Central Florida with bold spices and homemade recipes. This unassuming food truck has earned a devoted following thanks to owner Steve’s passion for fresh ingredients and Southern hospitality. Whether you’re craving gator bites, shrimp po’boys, or crawfish tacos, this

Fort Meade residents filed a lawsuit against the city over its unanimous approval of a hyperscale data center recently, despite a lot of community protest. They're suing for negligence, accusing Fort Meade of not following a state-mandated review process. They want a higher court to rule on the city commission's decisi

City motions to potentially buy the last privately-owned parcel on the Marti/Colon cemetery after public backlash. Advocates at a recent city council meeting argued that the parcel is home to unmarked graves. City officials said Tampa’s code does not forbid construction atop human remains. SNAP enrollment on decline af