Pinellas tourism hits $10B impact, funds $153M projects
Tourism continues to anchor Pinellas County’s economy, generating more than $10 billion in economic impact in 2025 while supporting roughly 100,000 jobs across hospitality, retail, transportation and related sectors. Beyond visitor spending, tourism is also driving significant reinvestment back into the county. In...
Port Tampa Bay held first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students
TAMPA, Fla. - Port Tampa Bay held its first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students on Wednesday. Around 800 people attended the event, including middle and high school students from Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. Local college students and adult continuing education students were at the event,...
Buddy Brew is expanding across Southwest Florida
Tampa Bay's beloved coffee joint is making its first move into Pinellas and Sarasota counties.
Pinellas Park Police Foster Community Ties with Gift of Bicycle to Fifth Grader at...
The Pinellas Park Police Department recently provided a local fifth grader with a bicycle. The department said the gift came after a request from Principal Hamm of Skyview Elementary School, who identified the student’s need. Officer Johnson met with the student, King, to learn about his situation and his...
Fire spreads between homes in Tampa neighborhood: HCFR
A pair of homes were engulfed in flames after a fire spread Wednesday afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. Officials say firefighters battled the fire at two homes on Tidewater Trail in the Palm River area of Tampa. After the blaze was contained in about 45 minutes, crews searched...
Karma Juice Bar spins off with upcoming Bakery and Kitchen
The bakery takes over the historic building at 2955 Central Ave. It was the longtime home of Craftsman House art gallery and cafe, which closed last month. The post Karma Juice Bar spins off with upcoming Bakery and Kitchen appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Tampa chef’s James Beard nod breaks drought for local food scene
A Tampa chef was among the James Beard Awards semifinalists announced Wednesday. Why it matters: The nod to Michelin-starred Rocca owner and executive chef Bryce Bonsack in the Best Chef: South category ends a five-year drought of Beard Awards recognition of Tampa Bay's food scene. State of play: The Beards...
The Morgan apartments face foreclosure; tenants union wants St. Pete to acquire property
News Channel 8 has previously reported on how the complex owed the city hundreds of thousands of dollars, was accused of violating safety codes, and more.
Ahead of Largo show, Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton recalls the best gigs he ever saw
While much of this Largo gig will lean on new material, if you can indulge in that first, there have been some ‘Aero cuts played near the end of the show. Consider it an electric build-up to what longtime Blue Army members are really there for, and remember that “Love In An Elevator” was brand-new once upon a time. ...
10-Week-Old Infant Injured; Deputies Arrest Oldsmar Man Following Altercation
OLDSMAR — A Pinellas County man was arrested Wednesday afternoon following an incident that investigators say involved an infant being thrown from a stroller during a confrontation in Oldsmar. According to a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit, deputies arrested Alex Miller Wells, 35, of Oldsmar, on...
