12 Florida Pizzerias That Belong on Your 2026 Food Bucket List
Florida’s pizza scene has grown into something truly special, with talented chefs and passionate owners creating everything from classic New York slices to authentic Neapolitan pies across the state. Whether you’re a local looking for your next favorite spot or a visitor planning your foodie adventures, these twelve pizzerias represent the best of what Florida has to offer. From beachside Miami to quirky Gainesville...
Mad Beach star Saltwater Hippie opens new bar, shop and BBQ spot
One of Madeira Beach’s local gems has made its full – and grand – return. Saltwater Hippie, the combo beach bar, surf shop, kitchen and live music venue, is now open at 15045 Madeira Way. The grand opening of the new location took place on March 28, completing a move that had been two years in the works and was stalled by 2024 hurricane damage.
Rapper Lil Tjay Arrested for Alleged Disorderly Conduct After Offset Shooting Incident in Florida
Lil Tjay was arrested for alleged disorderly conduct in Florida and booked in Broward County Jail with a $500 bond
St. Pete Beach tells TradeWinds: Move Country Thunder off the sand
ST. PETE BEACH — The city manager has directed TradeWinds Island Resort to move the Country Thunder music festival off the beach, and the resort has not said whether it will comply. In a March 31 letter to TradeWinds and Country Thunder Executive Director Kim Blevins, City Manager Frances...
The Enormous Flea Market In Florida That’s Worth Driving Across The State For
There are places in Florida that make you question every weekend you’ve spent doing literally anything else, and the Red Barn Flea Market in Bradenton is absolutely one of them. This sprawling marketplace has been luring treasure hunters, bargain seekers, and curious wanderers for decades, and once you visit,...
Ironworker explains rebuilding the Trop’s roof
An Oklahoma ironworker who was part of the crew rebuilding the roof of Tropicana Field posted viral videos of his view at the top.
Audubon rejects TradeWinds’ claims over music festival
TradeWinds Resort’s claim that the Audubon Society is involved in overseeing environmental education efforts for the upcoming Country Thunder Music Festival is being directly disputed. In a statement to the Catalyst, Audubon Florida said it has not partnered with TradeWinds on the event and has instead urged organizers to...
Treasure Island church hit by hurricane rebuilds in time for Easter service
TREASURE ISLAND, FLA. (WFLA) — Paradise Lutheran Church on Treasure Island welcomed churchgoers back inside after their building was badly damaged in the 2024 hurricanes. Renovations were completed in time for the Easter holiday. Church leaders say last year’s celebration looked a lot different. “We had scaffolding in...
Tiny Tumble: Hillsborough County Residents Rally To Save Ducklings From Storm Drains
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A growing group of Hillsborough County residents is sounding the alarm over a recurring hazard in their streets: neighborhood storm drains that act as traps for local wildlife. In just a few days, 154 people have signed a petition urging the Public Works Department to...
Search Continues for Missing Endangered Man Last Seen Near Treasure Island Bridge
ST. PETERSBURG — Detectives with the St. Petersburg Police Department are continuing their search for 75-year-old Anthony Barlow, who has been missing since Sunday, April 5, 2026. Investigators say Barlow was seen at approximately 4:20 p.m. on April 5 after leaving on foot near 46th Street South and 5th...














