Sunscreen documentary chronicles Jimmy Buffett’s band
There isn’t much in filmmaker John H. Cunningham’s Occupational Hazard that card-carrying Jimmy Buffett fans won’t already know. But it’s one hell of a ride. Buffett was charismatic and clever, a singer/songwriter who turned his beach, boats and bar music into a billion-dollar lifestyle industry. He...
Florida animal shelter causes outrage after claiming to be full for local dogs, then...
The Humane Society refused over 30 dogs after claiming to be at capacity, only to accept six puppies from another state.
This Unassuming Florida Restaurant Has Built A Loyal Following With Its Smoked Salmon
In St. Petersburg, Florida, there are places that have built their reputation quietly over time, shaped less by trends and more by consistency. These are the kinds of restaurants that become familiar to generations, where the experience remains steady from one visit to the next. Along Pasadena Avenue South, one...
Country Thunder submits application to move event to Clearwater after wildlife concerns on St....
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A city of Clearwater staff member confirmed to FOX 13 that an application from Country Thunder has been received for the use of Coachman Park, a 19-acre waterfront venue known for hosting large events and concerts. Officials declined to comment further, saying they were not at liberty...
63-Year-Old Man Dies After Falling From Boat as Family Watches Helplessly in Florida Waters
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida — A weekend boating trip turned tragic after a 63-year-old man died following a fall into the water, as hazardous conditions continue to impact parts of Florida. Authorities say the incident highlights growing concerns about water safety as rough conditions persist across the state. What Happened.
St. Pete Beach hotel declared a Florida heritage site
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — The State of Florida has officially declared the Keystone Hotel in Pass-a-Grille a heritage site and recently installed a marker in front of the St. Pete Beach property. “It was such an honor to be recognized by the State,” said Danielle Dashiell, Keystone Hotel...
Pinellas leaders push back on regional MPO plan over voting imbalance
A proposed merger of regional transportation planning bodies is drawing pushback from Pinellas County leaders, who argue the current structure would give Hillsborough County outsized control over billions in future infrastructure decisions. The debate surfaced publicly during a Forward Pinellas meeting, where officials discussed a plan to combine Pinellas, Hillsborough...
Tennis legend Mike Bryan is selling his St. Pete Beach home for $2.5 million
Former tennis pro Mike Bryan, half of one of the greatest doubles pairs of all time, is putting his waterfront home on the market in St. Pete Beach. Located at 151 Punta Vista Dr., Bryan purchased the 2,182-square-foot home in 2024 through an LLC for $1.9 million, according to property records. Designed and completed in 1991 by architect Eric Lindstrom, Bryan and...
Gas Station Turn Tragedy: Apollo Beach Man, 89, Killed As Kia Flips On US...
An 89-year-old Apollo Beach man died Sunday morning, April 12, after a violent two-vehicle crash on U.S. 41 in Ruskin that flipped his Kia Soul and sent three people to the hospital, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers told Tampa Free Press the crash happened around 11:15 a.m. The...
Zero-Proof Cocktail Lounge To Open in Downtown Gulfport Next Month
Sober Bar will open next month at 3062 Beach Boulevard South in downtown Gulfport with zero-proof cocktails, kava, and specialty coffee. Owners Sean Hawthorne and Collin Horton have spent months renovating the 1,400-square-foot space into a New Orleans speakeasy-inspired lounge. The idea started as a pop-up in 2025. The owners...

















