Secret Florida Retirement Gems That Are Stunning And Still Very Affordable
Where Realtors See Growth Florida's most popular retirement cities are getting crowded and expensive. But a quieter shift is happening in smaller towns across the state, and realtors are paying close attention to all of them. Factinate New Smyrna Beach Sitting about 15 miles south of Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach...
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is on the rise
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — Laszlo Kolozsvary prides himself for being on top of his health. After surviving prostate cancer in his 50s, he takes getting yearly check-ups very seriously. During a recent primary care appointment, his blood work indicated something may be going on with his liver. He had multiple...
Magistrate: School speed zone cameras are ripping drivers off
A Hillsborough County magistrate who spent months ruling on school speed zone camera cases is now blowing the whistle on Florida's controversial new camera program.
‘Epic, Surreal’ Stingray Gathering in Florida Will Blow Your Mind
The See Through Canoe Company recently posted drone footage of a man in a see-through canoe moving through the most insane gathering of stingrays you’ll probably ever see. This annual gathering of cownose rays apparently takes place every year around the same time in Tampa Bay, Florida. “Epic. Surreal....
Polk sheriff’s airplane lands in the spotlight over Tallahassee flights
A trip by four Polk County commissioners to Tallahassee on the sheriff’s aircraft for annual meetings with state legislators was called out for costing too much by a former K-9 sheriff’s deputy at the Feb 17 Polk Commission meeting. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Chairwoman Martha Santiago, and...
Eliminate unwarranted euthanasia at Polk County Animal Control Sign the Petition
Sadly, Polk County has the worst statistics of any county in the state of Florida. In 2018, 10,932 animals were killed at Polk County Animal Services. That is about 30 animals PER DAY! Almost 2/3 of the animals that entered the shelter never made it back out. This is unacceptable.
Black farmers legacy at risk: Florida sees 22% decline in Black farmers, younger generation...
BEALSVILLE, Fla. — For generations, Black farmers have cultivated crops across Bay Area farmlands. Along the way, they also carved out lasting legacies, but over the years their numbers have steadily declined. Still, there are local Black farmers who say they don’t want that tradition to fade and are...
These Central Florida Diners Serve Meatloaf So Good People Drive Miles For It
Florida does not shout about its best comfort food. It hides it in plain sight. Behind modest storefronts, along two-lane highways, and inside diners where the coffee never stops pouring, there is a dish quietly stealing the spotlight. Meatloaf. Not the fancy, reinvented kind with microgreens on top. The real...
Hillsborough County Sheriff: Leto High Teacher Accused Of Kissing Student, Showing Obscene Photo
TAMPA, Fla.— A teacher at Leto High School is facing multiple charges after authorities say he kissed a 17-year-old student and showed them an explicit image of himself on campus. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Gregory Sinadinos II, 33, on Monday following an investigation that began the same...
The Tampa Bay Fishin’ Report: A bit of warming is just what we needed
Warming that began last week was good news for anglers, who were taking advantage of a better bite thanks to fish having a little more energy to fuel their quest for food. Particularly notable was reports of Spanish mackerel showing up in catches near the Gandy Bridge area, and even better action on them around the...
