St. Petersburg nonprofit to build affordable housing for ex-foster youth
For young adults aging out of the foster system, turning 18 presents an immediate problem. A St. Petersburg nonprofit leader is raising money to build supportive housing that eases the transition. The project will be among the first to take advantage of Florida’s new Yes In God’s Backyard law, which...
Tampa Bay’s Bark in the Park event celebrates 49 years of helping animals in...
TAMPA, Fla. - Today is a day for the dogs in Tampa Bay. "We’re so lucky to be able to do this for 49 years in a row. I mean, and the turnout still grows every single year. So that's so incredible. We are very thankful for this community," Regan Blessinger with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, said.
A new AMBER Alert scam is targeting children in Florida, Bradenton police say
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is warning of a scam circulating in the state that targets children’s personal information. Scammers are calling Florida residents claiming to be “with AMBER Alert,” according to a recent FDLE social media post . These scammers are asking for children’s information, and...
A Guitarist In The CIA?! Seranation, Florida’s Tropical Rock Band, Performs Live On The...
In This episode, the band shares some brand new music including a world premiere of one of their new songs. They share great insights about what it is like in the studio, what it’s like to re structure a band on the bring of a breakup, and the things they are excited for in 2026.
Florida’s Most Diverse Cities With Inclusive Communities And Vibrant Cultures
Florida residents paint the cities with vibrant cultures and fuse together open-minded neighbors of all different backgrounds. Four wildly different destinations where deep-rooted coexistence is present include Wilton Manors, Sunrise, St. Petersburg, and Orlando. These cities are shaped by the unique people who call...
Man Arrested for 2022 Tampa Homicide
A man was recently arrested for a 2022 Tampa homicide. The post Man Arrested for 2022 Tampa Homicide appeared first on West Orlando News .
St. Petersburg Police Confirm Safe Location of Missing Resident Teniyah Vinson
In an urgent social media update, the St. Petersburg Police Department conveyed relief as they confirmed the location of Teniyah Vinson, a local resident who had earlier today been reported missing. "Update: Good news Teniyah Vinson has been located. Thank you for sharing!!" read the succinct post, providing a swift...
Pre-hospital blood transfusions possible in Pasco County, giving patients fighting chance
Pasco Fire Rescue launched a new blood transfusion program to help patients on the way to the hospital. The agency is one of the first in the Tampa Bay area to incorporate this program into first responders’ calls. Data shows the faster a person receives blood when it’s needed...
10 Florida Italian Spots That Fill Up Fast Every Single Friday
Friday night in Florida sounds simple until you try to eat Italian. Have you ever noticed how the moment the weekend hits, every good Italian restaurant suddenly feels impossible to get into?. Cars circle parking lots. Hosts quote wait times with a straight face. Tables fill faster than you can...
El Cap restaurant in no danger of closing, owner says
February 7, 2026 - Blake Thompson of Seed & Feed Hospitality, owners of St. Petersburg's El Cap restaurant, said today that internet rumors of the venerable eatery's imminent closure and demolition are entirely untrue. The story, apparently AI-created and credited to a non-existent news outlet, inferred that El Cap...

















