Florida House approves scaled-back University Town Center District
The Florida House of Representatives unanimously approved a scaled-back bill Wednesday to create a special district around the booming University Town Center area — a proposal that would still give one of the region’s largest developers significant influence over the new entity spanning more than 1,400 acres across...
Bay Area volunteers remove thousands of pounds of trash and invasive plants during cleanup...
TAMPA, Fla. - Volunteers across the Bay Area spent Saturday picking up trash, removing invasive plants and helping restore local ecosystems as part of the nationwide "Greatest American Cleanup" campaign. Nationwide Cleanup :. The effort, organized by Keep America Beautiful, aims to remove 25 billion pounds of litter...
Tampa Bay’s Cross-Bay Ferry Axed, Then Thrown a Lifeline
On a warm April evening, commuters and tourists packed onto the Cross Bay Ferry for what many called a bittersweet last ride across Tampa Bay. Hillsborough County had moved to terminate the operator's contract, and the seasonal pilot, which had been running toward a year‑round schedule, ended early on April 30, 2025....
Thousands Expected as the Kumquat Festival Returns to Downtown Dade City Today
Residents across Pasco County and the Tampa Bay area are heading to historic downtown Dade City today for the return of the annual Kumquat Festival, one of the region’s most unique and beloved community events. The festival was originally scheduled for late January but was postponed due to strong...
Tampa, FL Weather Alert: Highs Near 90 Possible Before Cold Front Thursday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tampa, Florida — Above-normal temperatures are expected to continue across the Tampa Bay region through the first half of the week. According to the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay, daytime highs...
The All-You-Can-Eat Seafood At This Florida Restaurant Is An Absolute Steal
In a world where “all-you-can-eat” often means “all the mediocre food you can tolerate,” finding a place that offers unlimited quality seafood feels like discovering a glitch in the matrix. The Crab Shack in St. Petersburg has cracked the code, offering seafood feasts that make you...
Tampa Families Hit With Chilling Jail-Release Phone Scam, Sheriff Warns
Families across Hillsborough County are getting terrifying calls from crooks who claim to be sheriff's deputies and insist a loved one will not get out of jail unless money changes hands right away. The scammers are reportedly pressing relatives to pay immediately by gift card, wire transfer or cryptocurrency, and...
Brandon Home Gutted By Intense Sunday Afternoon Blaze
BRANDON, Fla. – Fire ripped through a Brandon residence Sunday afternoon, sending thick plumes of smoke into the air and forcing crews to briefly retreat from the structure. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue was alerted to the emergency at 4:12 PM after multiple 911 callers reported flames at 1106 Sunshine Avenue....
I‑75 Traffic Stop Near Sun City Center Collars Trio In $137K Tampa Burglary Haul
A routine traffic stop on Interstate 75 near the Sun City Center Boulevard exit turned into a big catch for Hillsborough County deputies, who say they nabbed three Colombian nationals tied to two Tampa-area home burglaries that netted roughly $137,000 in jewelry, firearms and a personal safe. Investigators say...
European comfort food restaurant brings old country recipes to Largo
LARGO, Fla. - For soul food that reflects Eastern Europe, Monika's European Kitchen in Largo promises slow-cooked dishes that feature favorites from Hungary, Germany and Poland. Customers can find staples such as handmade dumplings, goulash and schnitzels. What they're saying:. "Monika’s is a European cuisine-based...
