Tampa Bay watering limits tighten as Florida drought deepens
A drought has taken hold across Florida, with some areas experiencing extreme conditions. Why it matters: Watering restrictions are in place across the Tampa Bay area as an ongoing rainfall deficit tests supply. State of play: Tampa Bay residents can water their lawn only once per week under Southwest Florida...
‘You can’t erase truth’: Black History Month events around Tampa Bay
The celebration marks its 100th anniversary this year. The post ‘You can’t erase truth’: Black History Month events around Tampa Bay appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Davenport man arrested after hit-and-run crash in Polk County
POINCIANA, Florida - A 23-year-old man from Davenport was arrested following a hit-and-run crash on Cypress Parkway, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the scene on February 9, 2026, at around 5:53 p.m., where they found a 2026 Cadillac sedan and a 2015 Dodge Ram truck involved in...
‘It’s done nothing to make our schools safer’: Parkland father on attempts to roll...
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla (WFLA) — Some state lawmakers are working to change Florida’s gun buying age restriction back to 18-years-old. This week marks 8 years since the deadly Parkland school shooting. A bill moving through the Senate looks to reverse the age change signed into law because of the shooting. Then,...
Lakeland Circle K Clerk Charged in Underage Alcohol Sale Sting by Polk County Sheriff’s...
A routine sting operation by the Polk County Sheriff's Office, dubbed Operation Pop Top, snagged a Circle K clerk in Lakeland for selling alcohol to an underage cadet—a mere 18 years old. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office official reports, the sting was part of a broader effort to clamp down on illegal...
Citrus Springs Trucker Arrested After Illegal U-Turn Triggers Violent I-75 Crash In Florida
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Traffic was already crawling along Northbound I-75 Monday afternoon as drivers tried to navigate past a vehicle fire near the Sun City Center exit. But at approximately 4:30 PM, the slow commute turned into a scene of wreckage near the 235 Milepost. According to Florida...
James Fishback Removed From Campaign Event, Threatened With Arrest by Florida State Troopers
In what appears to be another shameless act to draw attention to himself and his so-called gubernatorial campaign, James Fishback attempted to crash Lt. Governor Jay Collins' weekend rally in Hillsborough County, but was quickly escorted out by Florida Troopers after receiving a trespassing warning. During an...
The company proposing a new cruise port in Tampa Bay has a history of...
A well known marine developer says it will conserve Rattlesnake Key. Court settlements and the company’s record in other parts of the country have environmentalists in doubt. SSA Marine sparked outrage last month when it announced plans to build a large cruise ship port in the 328-acre Knott-Cowen tract—with promises...
The Scoop: Mon. Feb. 9, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A new report tells of the impacts of AI data centers in Florida. Chris Young reports on an environmental group laying out the potential impacts of data centers on Florida communities. In Ybor City, concerned residents hold a “Barrio Walk” to warn about ICE activities. Leah Burdick reports...
Listen For Your Chance To Win A Pair Of Tickets To Florida Strawberry Festival...
Listen to 99.5 QYK All week long for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Brantley Gilbert at the Strawberry Festival. The Festivities at the Strawberry Festival kicks off on February 26th through March 8th, 2026 in Plant City, Florida. Each spring, the Florida Strawberry Festival® rolls out the red carpet to...
