Pinellas organization awards $150,000 in emergency funds to support food banks, pantries amid shutdown,...
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — An organization in Pinellas County announced it will give $150,000 in emergency funds to support local food banks and neighborhood pantries as the government shutdown continues and food assistance remains uncertain. Nov. 1 marks the date for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to...
Florida’s ‘Pink Palace’ Is A Beachfront, Bubblegum Resort With Gulf Coast Access And Endless...
Long Key is one of a slender string of barrier islands fringing Florida's Gulf Coast that stretches all the way up to Clearwater. It was here in the 1920s that architect Thomas Rowe built a palace for his forbidden love interest, the lead actress then playing in the opera "Maritana," whose lead male character is...
Florida missing child alert canceled after 4 children found safe, FDLE says
CLEARWATER, Fla. – A Florida missing child alert was canceled on Saturday evening after four children out of Clearwater were found safe, according to the FDLE. The alert was issued after 2 p.m. for 1-year-old Moriah Gavin, 4-year-old Milo Gavin, 5-year-old Melina Gavin and 7-year-old Miracle Gavin, but FDLE officials...
Tampa Bay area nonprofit expands food access for seniors
TAMPA, Fla. — Senior citizens in jeopardy of losing food assistance as a result of the government shutdown have a place to turn for help if SNAP benefits are halted. The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas is expanding access to its food programs. Those 60 and older on SNAP can get a free hot meal or...
82-unit affordable apartment community Wimbish Court proposed for south St. Pete
A vacant 1.16-acre site near Bartlett Park in south St. Pete could soon become an 82-unit affordable housing community. The $33 million development, called Wimbish Court, has been proposed by Orlando-based Archway Partners for 2025 Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Street South. Archway is under contract to purchase the property for...
Pinellas Park Police looking to identify bank jugging/vehicle burglary subject
On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the victim withdrew a large amount of money from Bank of America, located at 5100 Park Boulevard. The victim then traveled to her residence, located in the 6100 block of 71st Avenue N. Once in the driveway, the victim exited her vehicle and an unknown Hispanic / Mixed race male...
Deputies arrest suspect after active burglary report
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - Just after midnight on Oct. 30, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to a business on North Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa after receiving reports of a burglary in progress. Surveillance video showed the alleged suspect entering the building but never coming back out. HCSO’s...
1 arrested, deputy hospitalized following vehicle collision in Hillsborough County
One person was arrested and a deputy injured after a vehicle crash Saturday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
This Haunted-Themed Cocktail Bar In Orlando Serves Spooky Drinks In A Movie-Worthy Gothic Setting
If your idea of a perfect night includes eerie ambiance, spine-chilling cocktails, and a side of campy fun, Cocktails & Screams in downtown Orlando might just be your dream haunt. Equal parts horror movie set and upscale bar, this spooky speakeasy delivers a devilishly good time that’s far from ordinary.
This Pirate-Themed Waterpark In Weeki Wachee Has Slides, Splash Zones, And Real Mermaid Vibes
If you’ve ever dreamed of diving into a storybook tropical escape—where pirate ships loom, mermaids twirl, and water slides twist through palms—Buccaneer Bay in Weeki Wachee, Florida, is the real-life splash of fantasy you didn’t know you needed. Located within Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, this quirky little waterpark is soaked in old-Florida charm, natural beauty, and just the right amount of mischief.
