‘Coldest air we’ve seen in years’: Shelters open in Tampa Bay as temperatures plunge
With temperatures expected to dip into the 30s in Tampa Bay, and even lower along the Nature Coast, several counties are opening cold weather shelters.
Here’s the food lineup for the 2026 Florida State Fair
The Florida State Fair is coming back in town starting Feb. 5. There's going to be plenty of rides and attractions, but really, you could spend hours just chowing down on the food. The fair released its menu lineup filled with all the classic food you could desire, from fries,...
Seniors 65+ qualify for new $6,000 tax break
GULFPORT, Fla. — Some senior citizens may get more money back on their tax returns this year. Seniors 65 and older can claim an additional $6,000 for a single person, and $12,000 for married couples, without having to itemize their deductions. The new tax deduction is part of the...
Neighbors voice concerns about proposed Winn-Dixie redevelopment in Seminole
SEMINOLE — A group of concerned residents filled the Seminole Lake Country Club clubhouse Jan. 10 for a Saturday evening meeting with the developers who are proposing to redevelop the Winn-Dixie property on Park Boulevard. The informal session came after representatives of LIV Development in November received...
The “Deadliest” 132 Miles in Florida: Why Locals Know to Avoid It
It has consistently been ranked as the deadliest highway in the United States. It connects Tampa to Daytona Beach, cutting through the heart of the theme park district, and it is a chaotic mix of distracted vacationers, aggressive commuters, and never-ending construction.But I-4 isn't the only red zone. From the...
Second CVS robbery suspect arrested after string of robberies across Tampa Bay: SPPD
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - St. Pete police have arrested a second person in connection to a robbery in which two people sprayed employees at a CVS on January 5. Antone Jones was taken into custody on Tuesday after police say that him and his accomplice, Joseph Brown, entered the CVS at 301 Third Street South with...
Florida Condo Drops Price Nearly 50 Percent as Housing Market Struggles
Since the end of December alone, the St. Petersburg condo's asking price has fallen $64,000 to $256,000.
Downtown St. Petersburg Faces Another Restaurant Loss
Concrete Jungle, a lively spot at 475 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg, closed its doors after operating for a little over two years. Housed in the historic Kress building, this 1927 Beaux-Arts gem has served various purposes before; it was a beloved five-and-dime store until around 1980–1981 and earned its place on...
Hillsborough woman accused of killing sister, burying her in backyard stands trial in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. - The trial for a Hillsborough County woman who's accused of killing her sister and burying her in the backyard began this week. Debra Patton, 72, was charged with second-degree murder after she was accused of killing her sister, Karen Pais and burying her in her backyard in May 2021.
Duke Energy announces early removal of customers’ storm-related charges
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla – Duke Energy announced Wednesday it is dropping storm recovery charges for customers a month earlier than originally scheduled. The utility company said storm cost recovery charges were results of costs associated with the company’s approximately $1.1 billion response to hurricanes Debby, Helene...
