More than 1,000 Florida jobs could be affected by distributor cuts
Republic National Distributing Company has warned that 1,046 Florida jobs could be affected as it plans to sell operations to Reyes Beverage Group. The biggest impacts are in Tampa and Deerfield Beach, with layoffs set to begin on or within 14 days of June 21.
John Romano: While a stadium awaits approval, a neighborhood waits for answers
TAMPA, Fla. - When it comes to building a $2.3 billion ballpark surrounded by a massive mixed-use development, there's one question that applies to everyone but is rarely spoken aloud by anyone:. What's in it for me?. For the Tampa Bay Rays, the answer is simple. A new ballpark leads...
This Florida Heritage Village Brings Historic Homes and Old-Time Exhibits Together for a Family-Friendly...
Tucked away in Largo, Heritage Village offers a rare chance to step back in time without leaving Pinellas County. This free outdoor museum brings together over 30 historic buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s, all carefully restored and filled with period details that make Florida’s past feel real. Families ca
Florida Builds Luxury Towers While Vehicle Homelessness Expands Across Major Cities
A Skyline of Prosperity Rising Above an Unseen Ground Reality Florida builds luxury towers while vehicle homelessness expands across Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, exposing one of the most striking contradictions in modern American housing. Glass high-rises continue to reshape coastal skyl
Survey: Excitement for new Rays stadium – and skepticism
Many Hillsborough County residents say a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark could bring jobs and community pride, but they are skeptical about public financing with a widespread belief they have been left out of the process, according to a new survey. The survey of registered voters, released Wednesday, comes as...
$482K gap funding approved for The Grove affordable housing project
City Council approved nearly $482,000 in South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) funding Thursday for Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County’s affordable housing development, The Grove. The funding will reimburse Habitat up to $481,852.14 for the construction of The Grove Townhomes, an 11-unit affordab
St. Pete residents talk about preventing ‘teen takeovers’
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Nearly two weeks after what is known as a "teen takeover" that led to a 17-year-old getting shot in Clearwater, communities around Tampa Bay continue to talk about how to stop the same thing from happening in their neighborhoods. On Friday, the public came out...
Former House Speaker Ralph Haben passes
Manatee County resident and former Florida Speaker of the House Ralph Haben passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, while in hospice care. He was 84. Haben served as the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives from 1980 to 1982. Haben graduated from Palmetto High School and went on to...
This Legendary Cuban Restaurant In Florida Serves Some Of The Most Delicious Lechon Asado...
Tucked along Gulfport Boulevard in the charming coastal town of Gulfport, Florida, Habana Café has been serving up soul-warming Cuban food for years. This beloved spot has earned a loyal following thanks to its authentic recipes, friendly staff, and an atmosphere that makes you feel like you’ve stepped right into Havan
The Massive Thrift Store In Florida That’s Well Worth The Drive
Tucked away at 3400 26th Ave S in St. Petersburg, Florida, Out of the Closet is a thrift store that shoppers keep coming back to again and again. With a 4.4-star rating and hundreds of happy customers, this place has earned its reputation as one of the best secondhand spots in the area.
