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TAMPA, Fla. – It is time to keep both the sunglasses and the heavy winter jackets on standby. The final days of 2025 are bringing a weather rollercoaster to the region, starting with dense morning fog and near-80-degree heat before plummeting into the 30s just in time for the holiday festivities.

Although it holds the name of No. 1, it is not ranked as the top in ratings. The No.1 China Buffet restaurant in Hillsborough County passed inspection standards on December 2, 2025, despite collecting 17 violations, including several repeated infractions, across various categories during a complaint-driven...

You know that moment when a craving sets the GPS for you and the day suddenly gets easier. That is the pull of Reececliff Family Diner, the kind of place people mention with a knowing nod that says just go and don’t overthink it. Fans whisper about those unforgettable...

A strong surge of cold air is on the way. Orlando, Fla. – I truly hope you enjoyed a memorable and joyful Christmas over the past few days. While the weather has been on our side, it’s a great time to keep the celebrations going. Before diving into...

Tampa Bay commuters face a unique set of challenges on the region’s busy highways, bridges, and city streets. Stop-and-go traffic, high humidity, and intense summer heat can make even short drives stressful. Choosing the right vehicle can significantly improve comfort, efficiency, and reliability. Models like the...

Charlotte Brown thought selling her Winter Haven, Florida, home would help her get back on solid financial footing. Instead, she says someone she didn’t know moved into the property — and has lived there rent-free for more than a year. Brown purchased the home in 2021, drawn to the quiet setting near a stretch of […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – Fee-fi-fo-fum. I smell the tale of something big, weird and wonderful. Driving through Dade City in 2023, I spotted a Muffler Man – although I didn’t know at the time that is what they are called. I pulled a U-turn and stopped to take a photograph of this wrench-wielding giant.

APOLLO BEACH — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a fatal traffic crash that killed a 16-year-old girl. According to the sheriff’s office, the crash occurred at approximately 5:14 p.m. on December 26, 2025. A mother and her 16-year-old daughter were traveling...

For those of us still lamenting the loss of Rock & Brews, which has now been demolished (photo), there is some small consolation that Portillo’s, the 6,160-sq.-ft. (with a 415-sq.-ft. outdoor patio) Chicago-style hot dog, sausage and burger place, will replace the giant guitar on S.R. 56. Although there will be no...

TAMPA, Fla. – Those enjoying the unseasonably warm afternoons this weekend might want to keep their winter coats within easy reach. The latest forecast for the Tampa Bay area shows a dramatic shift on the horizon, turning a foggy, warm start to the week into a shivering start for 2026.