Florida DOGE Targets Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, and Palm Beach Counties for Alleged Fiscal Waste
Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has released reports highlighting wasteful spending in several counties. According to 10 Tampa Bay News, the reports cite excessive spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and environmental efforts. Hillsborough, Manatee, and Pinellas...
Cold Sunday, Freeze Warning for Monday morning
Several areas, including Lakeland, St. Petersburg, and Brooksville, broke their record lows Sunday morning with wake-up temperatures in the 20s and 30s across the Tampa Bay area. Sunday stays cold all day long with highs in the low to upper 40s, around 47 degrees in downtown Tampa. Factor in a strong breeze, with...
Flurries spotted in North Florida
Snow flurries were spotted in north Florida Saturday evening. A video was taken in Havana, which is about 30 minutes outside of Tallahassee. Flurries were also spotted on University of Florida campus in Gainesville. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in...
Rare snow possibility thrills Florida beach community
A Florida community known for its warm beaches and sunny skies is experiencing an unusual weather phenomenon that has residents both excited and shivering. Tarpon Springs is preparing for what meteorologists are calling one of the highest chances for snow the state has seen in recent memory. The neighborhood off...
Grand Hacienda in Pinellas County, FL, receives warning after inspection finds 6 violations
Grand Hacienda, a Mexican restaurant located at 4393 Gulf Blvd. in Pinellas County, Florida, received a warning from inspectors on Jan. 26, 2026, after officials found six violations during a routine food inspection. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted the standard food and health...
Man Arrested in Central Florida for Impersonating Law Enforcement
A man was arrested in Central Florida for impersonating law enforcement. The post Man Arrested in Central Florida for Impersonating Law Enforcement appeared first on West Orlando News .
Woman Arrested on Animal Abandonment Charge in Clearwater
CLEARWATER — A 43-year-old woman was arrested Thursday after police said she abandoned her dog outside a Clearwater business during cold weather, according to a Pinellas County arrest affidavit. Records state that at about 5:50 p.m. on January 29, 2026, Bonnie Lee Herbert went to a business located at...
Police investigating body found in water in Florida
FLORIDA — The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an adult male’s body was found in the water Sunday, according to a department spokesperson. Deputies responded to the area of Park Street North and Elbow Lane North, where the body was discovered. No details about the identity of the man or the...
Video shows Florida school employee abusing 10-year-old, say authorities
A Florida school bus aide and driver were arrested after security cameras captured unsettling footage of a child being repeatedly abused during bus rides, authorities announced this week.
This Italian Pasta House In Florida Locals Say Hasn’t Changed In Generations And That’s...
Florida knows good pasta. But how often does a restaurant actually live up to the hype?. The best spots are not built on trends or flashy marketing, but on quiet confidence, steady refinement, and years of getting the details right. This is the kind of place locals trust when they want a meal that feels thoughtful,...

















