Hillsborough County to Host Free Grocery Distribution and Health Services at Tampa Community Health...
Hillsborough County is poised to bolster the well-being of its residents this Saturday with a dual offering of free groceries and health services. In an effort to support community health, the County's Healthy Living Program has organized a community health fair set to take place on Jan. 24 at the Lee Davis Community...
Middle school English teacher wins 2026 Pinellas County Schools’ Teacher of the Year
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Pinellas County has crowned its 2026 Teacher of the year. Denise White, a sixth and seventh grade English teacher at James B. Sanderlin K-8 School was named the winner Wednesday evening. The Pinellas Education Foundation honored 10 finalists at its annual Illuminate: Evening of Excellence....
Oldsmar man throws baby in stroller during ‘scuffle’ with father, deputies say
An Oldsmar man was arrested Wednesday after throwing an infant out of out of her stroller, deputies said.
Loose dog running along Tampa’s I-275 safe because of Florida Highway Patrol officer
On Wednesday morning, a stray dog was spotted in the median of Tampa’s I-275. The dog appeared frightened and avoided motorists’ gestures to be rescued. It had been early in the morning when a passerby notified authorities of the dog. Fortunately, Trooper Andrew Fuqua, with the Florida Highway Patrol, arrived at the...
Florida Horse Racing Deaths Hidden From Public View As Horses Keep Dying
After years of open reporting, Florida’s shift to a private federal system leaves the public in the dark while horses continue to suffer fatal injuries at major tracks. By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMedia.
Pinellas group home worker caught on video ‘excessively battering’ child with autism: PCSO
An employee at a group home and daycare in Largo was arrested Wednesday after being accused of child abuse.
Criminal targets second Tampa Bay business in imposter scheme
A criminal's scheme to pose as a legitimate local business and rip off consumers was first exposed earlier this month in a Better Call Behnken investigation.
Buddy Brew to open cafes in 10 Sprouts Farmers Markets across Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Tampa-based specialty coffee roaster will be partnering with Sprouts Farmers Market to open 10 in-store cafes across the Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida areas later this year. The coffee company announced the partnership on Tuesday, stating that new café shops will be opening in...
Pinellas tourism hits $10B impact, funds $153M projects
Tourism continues to anchor Pinellas County’s economy, generating more than $10 billion in economic impact in 2025 while supporting roughly 100,000 jobs across hospitality, retail, transportation and related sectors. Beyond visitor spending, tourism is also driving significant reinvestment back into the county. In...
Port Tampa Bay held first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students
TAMPA, Fla. - Port Tampa Bay held its first ever Maritime Workforce Expo for local students on Wednesday. Around 800 people attended the event, including middle and high school students from Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. Local college students and adult continuing education students were at the event,...

















