The search for history – and drinking water – in Florida’s Green Swamp
The Green Swamp is a half-million acres of preserved space in the fastest growing part of the state and the birthplace of four major rivers. But even though it's sandwiched between two of Florida's largest cities, few people have heard of it. We took a three-day trek to bring you...
GEICO accuses Florida clinics, NY suppliers of $2.7M No-Fault fraud
GEICO has sued a web of Florida clinics and New York equipment suppliers on the same day, seeking to claw back more than $2.7 million it claims was paid out on bogus No-Fault billings. The insurer filed the two cases on April 17, 2026 - one in the Middle District...
Real life ‘Hot Wheels’ cars come to Pinellas Park this weekend
In its ninth year, Mattel’s “Hot Wheels” Legends Tour kicks off in the Tampa Bay area before hitting just nine other American cities in between international stops in Spain, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and more. The company’s Formula 1 car, a ride from the “Fast & Furious” movies, and the “Bone Shaker” Skeletor car […] The post Real life ‘Hot Wheels’ cars come to Pinellas...
Despite objections, Madeira Beach moving forward with park renovation
City commissioners are moving ahead with a $750,000 renovation of Tom & Kitty Stuart Park despite residents' claims that the redesign violates a 1987 deed restricting the land to public use. The conflict centers on a small parcel next to Caddy's restaurant, where residents say public green space is being...
St. Pete Beach couple under investigation over alleged threat during commission meeting
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — A husband and wife in St. Pete Beach are being investigated by Pinellas County deputies after tensions boiled over at a recent city commission meeting. The couple tells 10 Tampa Bay News it's their right to free speech, but one commissioner says harsh words...
Pinellas County Sheriffs Office Recruits Graduate from Corrections Academy
SEMINOLE, Florida - Nine recruits from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office were honored for completing their Corrections Academy training during a ceremony at St. Petersburg College on April 20, 2026. The recruits underwent 420 hours of training at the college, according to a press release from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Gualtieri presented the recruits with their new badges and administered the Oath of...
Million Dollar Slot Jackpot Won in Florida
There was a million dollar slot jackpot won in Florida. The post Million Dollar Slot Jackpot Won in Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Florida air-quality alert urges thousands to stay indoors as PM2.5 spikes
Residents across central Florida woke this week to hazy skies and an urgent warning from air-quality officials: stay inside, close your windows, and avoid outdoor exertion. Fine particulate matter, the lung-penetrating pollution known as PM2.5, has surged past “Unhealthy” thresholds at multiple monitoring stations from Tampa to Orlando, putting children, older adults, and anyone with […]
12 Secret Restaurants In Florida Only Locals Seem To Know About In 2026
There’s Florida you see on postcards… and then there’s the one locals actually eat in. The kind where there’s no neon sign screaming for attention, no influencer line out the door, and no menu built for tourists. Just low-key spots tucked between strip malls, backroads, and...
Brick Street Farms site for sale, again
Brick Street Farms’ founders sold the business last year, and now the urban agriculture startup is back on the market after the new ownership suffered financial distress, forcing the building into receivership. Founders Shannon O’Malley and Brad Doyle had announced the transition in a public statement in March 2025,...

















