FOX 13’s Charley’s World takes us to Big Jim’s Famous Steaks in Largo
A little bit of Philly can be sampled on Seminole Boulevard in Largo. FOX 13's Charley Belcher takes us on a trip to Big Jim's Famous Steaks for an authentic Philly cheesesteak on Charley's World.
Proposed $134 million St. Pete tower hits height hurdles
Plans to demolish seven structures within the Downtown St. Petersburg National Register Historic District to build a 21-story, $134 million luxury apartment tower will have to wait till November. However, the Development Review Commission’s concerns focused more on the proposed building’s height and compatibility...
Largo Woman Charged with Child Neglect, Drug Possession After Leaving Child Unsupervised in Spring...
A Largo woman has been charged with child neglect and drug possession after leaving her young child unattended in a hotel room at Microtel on Commercial Way in Spring Hill. According to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called on Sunday, after a four-year-old was found alone in the hotel lobby.
St. Petersburg named one of the ‘next great food cities’ by Food and Wine...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg has been named one of the “next great food cities” by Food and Wine. The magazine credits the city for its access to fresh seafood, Michelin Star restaurants and Caribbean cuisines. A handful of restaurants in St. Pete were mentioned, including...
High ground neighborhood in St. Pete concerned about flooding
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Residents in the Harshaw Lake Park neighborhood in St. Petersburg, which lies in the Disston Heights area with an elevation up to 60 feet, have become increasingly concerned about flooding and stormwater system maintenance. “We noticed this summer, we started to have heavy rain events,...
‘So many families are dying’: Task force expands to combat human smuggling, Bondi says
TAMPA, Fla. (TNND) — Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the expansion of Joint Task Force Alpha (JTFA) to combat Transnational Criminal Organizations involved in human trafficking and smuggling. Bondi said the organizations pose "an extreme threat" not only to the U.S., but across the globe, because they traffic...
The Best Seafood Creole In Florida Is Hiding Inside This Quirky Restaurant
There’s a place in North Redington Beach where the colorful Adirondack chairs are almost as inviting as the seafood creole that keeps locals and tourists alike coming back for more – The Conch Republic Grill. You know those restaurants that make you feel like you’ve stumbled into a...
Former Pinellas Park police officer accused of traveling to meet 11-year-old
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA)— A former Pinellas Park police officer was arrested after traveling to meet an 11-year-old, officers said. The Pinellas Park Police Department started investigating Gary Mygdal, 73, on Sept. 4. During the investigation, officers determined that Mygdal engaged in inappropriate and sexually...
Tampa Bay area public schools see sharp enrollment decline
TAMPA, Fla. - School hallways in the Tampa Bay area are emptier than expected this fall. Pinellas County Schools have already lost about 4,000 students compared to last year, and Hillsborough reports a more than 7,000 student decline from last year. Because Florida funds public schools at $9,130 per student,...
St. Pete opens apartments designated for special needs, low-income residents
The City of St. Petersburg celebrated the opening of Founders Point Apartments on Thursday, designed for low-income individuals with special needs.
