Rare feat: Mother manatee spotted with twin newborn calves
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A rare feat was captured on camera earlier this month as a photographer spotted a mother manatee with not just one newborn, but two newborn calves. These two calves were born just minutes apart, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said. Biologists emphasized the...
Florida Seeks Death Penalty For St. Pete Mom Accused Of Killing Son
Florida prosecutors have formally put the death penalty on the table for 43-year-old Diana Cullom, the St. Petersburg mother charged with first-degree murder in the death of her 4-year-old son, Finley. The notice of intent to seek capital punishment was filed on April 1, and a status hearing in the case is set for Monday, April 20.
USF researcher leads effort to bring flying taxis to Florida: ‘We can embrace this...
TAMPA, Fla. - Flying taxis, once seen only in science fiction, could soon become part of everyday travel in the Bay Area. A University of South Florida researcher is helping lead the effort to integrate electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, known as eVTOLs, into Florida’s transportation system. These...
BayCare Expands St. Pete Footprint
The BayCare Health System released its 2025 Report to the Community April 7, showing operating revenue rose to $6.97 billion, up from $6.27 billion a year earlier. Community benefit spending also increased, reaching $500 million in 2025. That spending includes charity care, support for underinsured patients and a range of...
Pushback grows over proposed TV shoot at Fort De Soto Park amid wildlife concerns
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Environmental advocates are raising alarms over a proposed television production that could bring livestock, construction and a large film crew into one of Pinellas County’s most ecologically sensitive parks. The series, “A Land Remembered” — based on a Patrick Smith novel that follows a...
In Florida, This Waterfront Café Serves Fish Tacos Worth Driving Across the State For
Tucked along the Dunedin City Marina on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Olde Bay Cafe is the kind of place locals keep to themselves — until the secret gets too good to stay quiet. Sitting at 51 Main St in Dunedin, FL, this waterfront seafood spot has earned a loyal following with its casual dock-side energy, fresh catches, and views that make every meal feel like...
Sunscreen documentary chronicles Jimmy Buffett’s band
There isn’t much in filmmaker John H. Cunningham’s Occupational Hazard that card-carrying Jimmy Buffett fans won’t already know. But it’s one hell of a ride. Buffett was charismatic and clever, a singer/songwriter who turned his beach, boats and bar music into a billion-dollar lifestyle industry. He...
Florida animal shelter causes outrage after claiming to be full for local dogs, then...
The Humane Society refused over 30 dogs after claiming to be at capacity, only to accept six puppies from another state.
This Unassuming Florida Restaurant Has Built A Loyal Following With Its Smoked Salmon
In St. Petersburg, Florida, there are places that have built their reputation quietly over time, shaped less by trends and more by consistency. These are the kinds of restaurants that become familiar to generations, where the experience remains steady from one visit to the next. Along Pasadena Avenue South, one...
Country Thunder submits application to move event to Clearwater after wildlife concerns on St....
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A city of Clearwater staff member confirmed to FOX 13 that an application from Country Thunder has been received for the use of Coachman Park, a 19-acre waterfront venue known for hosting large events and concerts. Officials declined to comment further, saying they were not at liberty...

















