Florida Man Turns Quick Pit Stop Into A Massive Million-Dollar Payday
A trip to the local gas station just changed everything for one Thonotosassa resident. The Florida Lottery confirmed this week that 53-year-old Wendell Jackson has officially joined the state’s growing list of millionaires after hitting it big on a popular scratch-off ticket. Jackson claimed a $1 million prize from...
Protesters urge St. Pete Beach leaders to halt Country Thunder festival over turtle concerns
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — A three-day country music festival planned for St. Pete Beach is drawing pushback from residents who say the timing puts endangered wildlife at risk. On Saturday, protesters gathered outside the Tradewinds Resort, urging city leaders to deny permits for the upcoming Country Thunder music...
More than 700 new members welcomed to the Diocese of St. Petersburg at Easter...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - The St. Petersburg Diocese of the Catholic Church celebrated the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday night, Holy Saturday. The St. Petersburg Diocese welcomed 746 people ready to convert to Catholicism on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. This is an increase of 40% from 531 converts...
14 Florida comfort food restaurants where the plates still come out generous
Hungry for plates that actually cover the table and still leave room for leftovers? Florida’s comfort food scene is stacked with places where portions are proud, flavors are nostalgic, and the vibe feels like a warm welcome. From beach shacks to classic institutions, you can count on generous servings...
New bar and club Jay Que’s opens on 22nd Street South, replacing Catalyst in...
A new bar and club has opened on 22nd Street South, taking over the former Catalyst on the Deuces space at 903 22nd Street South. Jay Que’s quietly opened in late March next to Sid’s Caribbean Grill and near Heavy’s Restaurant. The Catalyst on the Deuces closed...
What grocery stores are open on Easter across Tampa Bay?
TAMPA, Fla. — Easter Sunday falls on April 5 this year, and if the holiday arrives and you're scrambling for last-minute groceries, or just need to grab something on the go, knowing which stores will be open — and which won't — can save you a trip.
Tampa Bay-area Iranian community reacts to US service members injured since war began
TAMPA, Fla. — Nearly every week for the past month and a half, a community of Iranian-Americans in the Tampa Bay area has gathered in public demonstration, not in protest, supporting the U.S. war in Iran. This weekend, many are expressing gratitude toward American leadership and the military members...
16 Florida Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
Florida has a secret menu. It’s not printed anywhere. You won’t find it on a billboard or a tourist brochure. It lives inside a converted gas station off a county road, or behind a screen door that slaps shut every time someone walks in. The state is full...
This Massive St. Petersburg Antique Mall Feels Like Stepping Inside a Living Museum in...
There is a two-story building on the north side of St. Petersburg, Florida, where time seems to slow down the moment you walk through the door. Every corner holds something unexpected, from vintage jewelry glinting under display lights to mid-century furniture that looks like it belongs in a design magazine.
Investigation Underway After Hillsborough County Inmate Found Unresponsive In Jail Cell Dies
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County detectives have opened an investigation following the death of a 34-year-old inmate who was discovered unresponsive inside the Falkenburg Road Jail last week. Nathan Holmberg was found by jail staff on March 30, 2026, prompting an emergency transport to Tampa General...
