Athlete turns down state championship to race able-bodied swimmers
The Florida High School Athletic Association introduced a disabled division for swimming this year. Noah Busch could have entered. Given his credentials — American records, a Parapan American Games medal, a spot on the U.S. Paralympics Swimming national team — he likely would have faced one or two competitors, if any.
Top 2025 St. Pete Restaurant Openings and Hidden Gems Unveiled
St. Petersburg welcomed 12 new places to eat in 2025. Wine bars, casual spots, and upscale dining all arrived. The city kept expanding its food offerings throughout downtown and nearby neighborhoods. Elliott Aster launched at The Vinoy at 501 5th Ave. NE. It sits among the city's finest restaurants. Diners...
Gibbs freshman swimmer defies limits in the pool
Five minutes before practice begins, coach Andrew Campbell lifts Elizabeth Mathews from her wheelchair and positions her on the aquatic lift at the edge of the pool. The lift lowers slowly into the water. Swimmers slice through the lanes at Gibbs High School, arms pulling, legs kicking in rhythm. Mathews,...
Florida Weather Alert: Tampa Bay Faces 27° Wind Chills This Morning Before New Year’s...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Florida – Breath shows briefly in the air across Tampa Bay this morning as an unusual chill settles in to close out 2025. Jackets come out, pets linger indoors, and cold wind slips across bridges and open...
St. Pete has a New Year’s Day dance party that starts at 7AM
Tampa Bay's New Year's Day concert lineup includes an EDM party that starts at 7 a.m. The post St. Pete has a New Year’s Day dance party that starts at 7AM appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
‘Suspicious’ Vehicle At Florida Skate Park Leads To Drug Bust
Authorities in Florida say deputies investigating a suspicious vehicle parked at a skate park after hours led to a significant drug seizure and one arrest. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said deputies spotted a suspicious vehicle parked at Jackson Springs Skate Park in Tampa shortly after midnight on Dec....
Cold weather shelters opening in Pinellas County
Pinellas County officials announced that several cold shelters will be available Tuesday evening as temperatures are expected to drop.
Q&A: The California Honeydrops’ Lech Wierzynski discusses creative process ahead of St. Pete show
With musical styles rooted in New Orleans jazz clubs, Motown records, and Mississippi juke joints, The California Honeydrops are a bit of a paradox. The San Francisco Bay Area white boys seem to have stumbled their way to success, despite their resistance to music industry standards. Led by Polish-born frontman, Lech...
Florida Woman Accused Of Killing 2 Ex-Husbands On The Same Day
A Florida woman has been arrested after being accused of killing 2 of her ex-husbands on the same day! This sounds like something you'd see in a movie or on TV!. Unfortunately, it's all too real. I'm sure there will one day be a true crime documentary or some sort of media that covers this story. You don't hear about...
Puppy abandoned in Largo park passes away, remaining puppies recovering
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — One of the 12 puppies abandoned at a park in Largo earlier in December passed away. The grassroots pet rescue group Pawlicious Poochie Pet Rescue said it fought to save the puppy, Frosty, after he was brought to the facility with an injured jaw and broken leg. “The world’s bravest […]
