Man accused of strangling, threatening USF student with knife
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A man has been arrested after authorities said he assaulted a University of South Florida student on multiple occasions. Ashtin Keith Andreasen, 21, is accused of strangling, beating and threatening the student with a knife, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators...
Grand opening held for Clearwater Gardens
A new affordable housing development in Pinellas County has officially opened. Clearwater Gardens, at 1260 Cleveland Street, features 81 units. These are reserved for households which earn between 30 to 80% of the Area Median Income. The four-story building began to welcome residents in December. A grand opening...
The Mouthwatering Grouper Sandwich At This No-Frills Florida Restaurant Is Worth Every Mile Of...
There are exactly two types of people in this world: those who’ve had the grouper sandwich at Rick’s Reef in St Pete Beach, and those who are about to have their entire understanding of seafood fundamentally altered. You’re about to join one of these groups, and trust me,...
Bob’s Side Piece now open in former Dead Bob’s space in west St. Pete
A new restaurant from the owner of Dead Bob’s and DeLosa’s Pizza has quietly debuted in west St. Pete, offering Italian sandwiches, pizza, and more. Bob’s Side Piece is now open at 6716 Central Avenue, taking over the former home of Dead Bob’s, which recently relocated down the road to 6475 Central Avenue.
Arizona Builder Targets Sun City South With 130-Unit Townhome Play
An Arizona developer is eyeing South Hillsborough for a sizable new neighborhood, filing early plans for about 130 attached townhomes just south of Sun City Center. The project would roll out a run of family-sized three- and four-bedroom units - the kind of larger, ground-oriented homes that builders say are getting...
📅 Gulfport Fun in the Sun set for April 4
Bring the family to the Gulfport Recreation Center (5730 Shore Blvd S) on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10 AM to noon for the annual Fun in the Sun celebration. The event will feature displays from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, including a Marine Unit vessel and a Tahoe cruiser. Displays are subject to...
Florida’s Most Elegant Dining Spot That Makes Every Meal Feel Like A Special Occasion
There is a particular kind of joy that comes from walking through an unremarkable door and finding something completely unexpected on the other side. Not just good food, but a room that makes you sit up a little straighter, look around, and quietly wonder how nobody told you about this sooner.
The Florida Restaurants That Make Locals Forget Every Other Option Exists
The best restaurant tip I ever got in Florida came from a guy in a gas station parking lot who said, “just trust me”, and then drove away before I could ask for directions. These places do not show up on the first page of any search result.
St. Pete’s hottest new vintage store and arts hub is also one of the...
St. Pete has a new – and affordable – hotspot for vintage and thrift shopping. Open daily from 12-7 pm at 2655 6th Ave South, E2K (short for “Early 2000s”), is owner Jay Bunch’s vision brought to life. While the name nods to Y2K fashion, the racks go far beyond that, featuring pieces that stretch back to the 70s, all...
No Kings Protests Bring Crowds To Florida Cities
Crowds gathered across Tampa Bay for coordinated No Kings protests as part of a nationwide movement.
