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Two people have drowned in Florida amid days of heavy rain, damaging winds and “extremely rough” ocean conditions, according to local officials. Heavy downpours could be seen along central Florida and its Gulf Coast on Saturday, including in Tampa and Largo. Video from Clearwater showed choppy waters as storms passed through the area.

Sometimes the best therapy doesn’t come from a couch or a prescription bottle—it comes from lacing up your sneakers and walking along water until your brain stops yelling at you. Florida’s riverwalks deliver exactly that: sunshine, breezes, people-watching, and zero copay. Whether you need to clear your head, tire out the kids, or just remember what fresh air feels like, these waterfront...

Tucked right along the lively John’s Pass Boardwalk in Madeira Beach, Florida, The Boardwalk Grill is the kind of place locals quietly love and visitors never forget. With a 4.6-star rating from over 2,000 reviews, this unassuming waterfront spot punches way above its weight class. From lobster rolls that...

Cinco de Mayo is almost here, and if you’re anywhere along Florida’s Gulf Coast, you’re in luck! With the holiday landing on May 5, 2026, local restaurants are gearing up to serve mouthwatering tacos and refreshing margaritas. Whether you’re looking for a lively scene or a cozy dinner, this list of 15 great spots has you covered!

FLORIDA — An 18-year-old man died early Sunday after losing control of his vehicle on a wet roadway, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department. Officers said the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. near the intersection of 68th Avenue North and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North. Police identified the driver as Angel Burke, […] The post One person dead after vehicle...

RUSKIN, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with the Latin Kings gang after a search revealed drug paraphernalia. According to HCSO, a Ruskin search warrant led deputies to seize cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, multiple firearms and $10K in cash. Deputies arrested Brian Clavel,...

Two Major Insurers Have Now Dropped Moffitt in Seven Months — and Cancer Patients Are the Ones Absorbing the Impact. For cancer patients in Tampa Bay who rely on Moffitt Cancer Center for their care and who hold a Humana Medicare Advantage plan, a deadline is approaching on July 1, 2026 that will change what their insurance covers — and what it doesn’t — when they walk...

A fleeing driver was stopped using the Grappler device in Central Florida. The post Fleeing Driver Stopped Using Grappler Device in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .

Derrick Speights, Jr. TAMPA, Fla. – A 29-year-old Tampa man is facing a string of...

TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - A two-month narcotics investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office gang unit led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of drugs, firearms and cash. Detectives said they conducted a buy/bust operation during the investigation and arrested Jose Dehoyos, 32, after he delivered...