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FLORIDA — Police activity has disrupted traffic on the Howard Frankland Bridge heading into Tampa on Friday morning, authorities said. According to officials, law enforcement responded around 6:15 a.m. to the northbound lanes of Interstate 275 near the Hillsborough County side of the bridge. The response led to lane closures and significant delays for commuters […] The post Part of I-275 in Florida shut...

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - A 78-year-old Chicago man died after a medical event led to a crash in St. Petersburg, Florida, Thursday morning. Ralph Locke, of Chicago, was driving a red Jeep Compass Trailhawk SUV when it was seen traveling erratically and weaving through northbound traffic on the 1200 block of 34th Street North. The vehicle veered off the road and struck a...

With concerns of past accidents in mind, Pinellas County school officials have proposed adding new rules on e-bikes to the student code of conduct. The rules, which would apply to any vehicle powered by an electric battery, would not supersede local ordinances, said Dywayne Hinds, the area superintendent who oversees the student code.

There’s no shortage of great restaurants to try in Tampa Bay, and I’m not just talking about the new, hip openings. I love exploring the region’s lesser-known neighborhood gems, the sort of spots that fly under the radar or serve delicious meals where you’d least expect them to.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The body of missing University of South Florida student 27-year-old Zamil Limon was found Friday morning on the Howard Frankland Bridge, and his roommate has been arrested as the search continues for 27-year-old Nahida Bristy. What we know:. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, deputies...

A shop considered one of the first legal mushroom dispensaries in the U.S. is closing its St. Petersburg location.  The store is set to close Sunday, April 26.  Chillum Mushroom & Hemp Dispensary offers hemp-derived cannabinoids, functional mushrooms, legal psychedelic-adjacent products, and harm-reduction education. Carlos Hermida is the store’s owner and founder.  He cited a […] The post ‘Legal mushroom dispensary’ in St...

Celebrate spring at St. Pete’s beloved Green Thumb Fest, this Saturday & Sunday 9am–4pm at Walter Fuller Park. This free, family-friendly Arbor Day tradition features 120+ plant, garden, and flower vendors, plus exhibits, workshops, and plenty of inspiration for your next backyard project. Parking is available nearby with designated handicap access on-site—just be sure to arrive early for the best selection...

Business Debut has another round up of new restaurants opening in Tampa!. Get the full story by clicking the links beneath each section. Address: 4211 W Boy Scout Blvd, Suite 130, Tampa, FL 33607. Status: Targeting mid-May opening (pending final preparations). What to expect: Cafeteria-style breakfast and lunch concept inside...

LARGO, Fla. — Pinellas County Schools could be heading toward even more school closures. This comes after the school board voted in February to shut down or re-purpose several schools in order to save the district more than $7 million in recurring annual expenses. The district hasn’t set a...

LARGO, Florida - Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri administered the oath of office to 14 new deputies and recognized 11 newly promoted Sheriff's Office members during a ceremony. The event took place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Sheriff's Administration Building in Largo, with family, friends, and command staff in attendance, according to a press release from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Promotions included...