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ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — April is known for its fishing tournaments in Tampa Bay for the good fishing. Each tournament raises money for different charities, and Amanda Holly had the chance to take part in the spring National Pediatric Cancer Foundation’s Fishing Funds the Cure. This tournament raises money to not only find […]

Key takeaway: St. Pete-based BayFirst National Bank has named a new CEO, in addition raising $80 million. Core challenge: Restoring profitability in a high-interest rate environment. What's next: The bank has called for a special shareholders meeting July 14 to approve some changes. After months of financial losses, a St....

Each week, The New Dish features new restaurants opening in Tampa Bay and highlights their signature dishes. This week, Farron and Maggie had the privilege of trying menu items from a Madeira Beach restaurant that finally reopened after Hurricane Helene devastated the property. Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar was forced to close for more than a year while repairs were underway, but has returned with...

Hillsborough County Injury Crash SR-574 (FHP) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Traffic came to a standstill...

St. Petersburg leaders are headed back to the drawing board in search of a new management group to run the Mahaffey Theater. Why it matters: Officials rejected the sole proposal submitted through a competitive bid process, leaving the city to take over theater operations for the first time in two decades.

One of the world’s best sweet shops is now serving up the good stuff in St. Pete’s EDGE District, with Amorino Gelato officially open at 1246 Central Avenue. The storefront is part of The EDGE Collective, next to the Moxy Hotel. If you need a cooldown this weekend, Amorino owners are giving away 1,000 free cones from 1-4 pm on Saturday, May 2...

Sheriff Chronister provides update on murder of 2 USF students – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Tampa, Fla. – Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister announced significant developments in the investigation of two slain University of South Florida doctoral students during a recent press conference. The suspect, identified as the roommate of one ... Read more The post Hillsborough Sheriff Charges Roommate in First-Degree...

Alejandra Segundo Cruz (PCSO) Alejandra Segundo Cruz, a 32-year-old mother from the West Lealman area...

The roof of a Winn-Dixie in Madeira Beach collapsed Friday morning while the store was being renovated to become an Aldi.

A new sports bar and neighborhood pub quietly opened its doors in south St. Pete last week. Jackson’s, a new 3,840 square-feet restaurant, recently made its debut at 1700 34th Street South, just south of Gibbs High School and across from the newly opened Yo-Mama Fried Chicken. It’s the...