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TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa Bay area mother is giving new moms some relief in the form of a coloring book. But the book isn’t for kids. It’s for the moms. Crowned Motherhood founder Alexia McKay said that after having a difficult time giving birth herself, she knew she had to do something.

Gospel Inc. officially cut the ribbon on 48 new permanent supportive housing apartments at Gospel Village, marking the largest expansion in the organization’s history. Located in East Lakeland near the intersection of Main Street and North Lake Parker Avenue, the brand-new, two-story buildings welcomed their very first

America’s best sports bar, meet St. Pete’s favorite dating event. This one has something for everyone. Pitch-A-Friend Tampa Bay announced that its next dating event is being hosted at Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill on Friday, June 12, at 6 pm. It’s free to attend, but those interested in helping their friend find love have

Tampa Bay’s best local businesses, bartenders, politicians, strippers, friends, friends of strippers, and more will be decided over the summer in the 2026 edition of Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay awards. In the reader’s poll, there are over 551 awards to win across nine groups including: The nomination period in C

A man was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly selling illegal drugs to an undercover law enforcement officer.

LAKELAND, Fla. - Gospel Inc. recently opened new permanent apartments in Lakeland for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. It is much more than just a roof over their heads; it is a place to build new skills and find a sense of community. Crystal Franco, 49, lives in the renovated trailer...

Miami-based nonprofit Seaworthy Collective is expanding its programs to the Tampa Bay area. The effort, supported by a $500,000 grant from JPMorganChase, launched earlier this year. It was announced this month. Seaworthy Collective focuses on creating community, workforce and economic development initiatives to encoura

A person was hospitalized after a 10-acre brush fire broke out in Hillsborough County Friday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

A Winter Haven man is facing a slew of felony and misdemeanor charges after the Polk County Sheriff's Office said he attacked his girlfriend's husband.

Love’s Travel Stops opened a new store in Joliet, Illinois, and also reopened a Florida location that was closed for a remodel. On May 15, Love’s announced the opening of a truck stop at 1501 New Lenox Road in Joliet, Illinois, off I-80 at Exit 134. “As a primary intersection for Interstate 80 and Interstate 55, […] T