Saint Petersburg FL

TAMPA, Fla. – Those enjoying the unseasonably warm afternoons this weekend might want to keep their winter coats within easy reach. The latest forecast for the Tampa Bay area shows a dramatic shift on the horizon, turning a foggy, warm start to the week into a shivering start for 2026.

The organization responsible for bringing premier sporting and entertainment events to Tampa Bay has a new leader. The Tampa Bay Sports Commission on Dec. 11 appointed Lanness Robinson, director of athletics for Hillsborough County Public Schools, as its executive director. Robinson has previously served as athletic...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tampa Bay, FL – Residents across the Tampa Bay area can expect a few more days of pleasant, foggy mornings before a noticeable cool-down arrives early next week, potentially impacting morning commutes and...

Tampa Bay will host several Noon Year's Eve celebrations and fireworks shows for kids on Dec. 31. Parents can pick an option that lets them celebrate without waiting until midnight. Glazer Children's Museum will hold its Downtown Countdown in Tampa. Activities include crafts and a noon countdown. Admission covers...

ST PETERSBURG, Fla. — Return fraud is becoming a bigger problem for online retailers, and now companies are being forced to look at how they can crack down on the expensive issue. According to the National Retail Federation, retailers are expected to hit nearly $850 billion in returns after...

A vast urban country club has been erected around the fastest-growing sport in the nation: St. Pete Athletic Paddle & Social opened its doors to the public Dec. 19 at The Factory in St. Petersburg’s Warehouse Arts District. The spot is centered around pickleball, but it’s primarily a social...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — When most people think about hurricanes and storm recovery, Christmas isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But this year just a couple days before Christmas, a Seminole man got a delivery that was part of an $813 million pot of money from Pinellas County.

The Max Defender 8 weather team is tracking our next cold front that looks to arrive next week.

The 6th Annual East-West Music & Dance Festival will bring eastern and western artists from the Tampa Bay community and beyond together for a one-of-a-kind event to showcase the talents of musicians and dance performers, stretching hands across geographic and cultural divides in order to fellowship together in the...

As we step into January, we welcome the new year with positivity and reflection. It’s the perfect time to think about the goals and resolutions we want to set for ourselves — whether it’s starting a fitness journey, refreshing our wellness routines, or making healthier choices. We reflect on the past year, asking...