FDOT begins demolition process on 1960s Howard Frankland Bridge
The old Howard Frankland Bridge's demolition process is starting.
This Unassuming Restaurant In Florida Serves Up The Best Shrimp You’ll Ever Taste
There’s a turquoise oasis in St. Petersburg where the shrimp are so good, you might find yourself involuntarily doing a little dance in your seat with each bite – welcome to The Big Catch at Salt Creek, where seafood dreams come true and calories don’t count (at least that’s what I tell myself).
Girls firefighter camp inspires next generation
ST PETERSBURG - As a way to honor the legacy of the first female firefighters who joined St. Petersburg Fire Rescue in 1982, St. Pete Fire Chief Keith Watts worked with the city to host a summer camp for girls. "Nationally, women make up less than 5% of the fire...
Natives want St. Pete’s ‘City of Green Benches’ history to be remembered
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay area is home to some of Florida’s richest history, but many worry that history is getting lost with all the new development and new residents who don’t know its significance. How much weight does a name carry? At Green Bench...
The Beach Theatre reopens July 18 after years of vacancy
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — After years of ownership changes and renovations, The Beach Theatre in St. Pete Beach is opening its doors. The beloved movie house is planning on airing a documentary on the renovation and reopening on July 18, marking the newest chapter in this 85-year-old theater.
Pinellas County man chosen as Service Year award recipient
SEMINOLE, Fla. — Every year, a handful of people are recognized for the work they've done in the service community. Out of hundreds of submissions from various service organizations, 11 are chosen as 2025 Service Year Alums Awardees. This year, Seminole resident Keith Smith was one of the people...
New Port Richey Man Arrested Following Armed Confrontation at Seminole Tattoo Shop
SEMINOLE, FL — A New Port Richey man was arrested Friday evening following an armed confrontation inside a tattoo shop in Seminole. Jared Joiner, 35, was taken into custody on Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 7:07 p.m. at 8547 Seminole Boulevard. He faces charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and...
The Iconic Deli In Florida Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Cuban Sandwich
Tampa’s Wright’s Gourmet House doesn’t look like the battleground for one of Florida’s most passionate culinary debates, but don’t be fooled by the modest exterior. Behind those unassuming walls lies what many locals will defend to their last breath as the best Cuban sandwich in the Sunshine State – fighting words in...
This Charming Restaurant In Florida Has Pretzels Known Throughout The State
Tucked away in Clearwater, Florida, there’s a vibrant eatery where locals and tourists alike gather for what might be the most unexpected culinary revelation on the Gulf Coast. Frenchy’s Saltwater Cafe stands out immediately with its eye-catching exterior—a tropical explosion of colors that makes passing by without...
Fatburger Signs 40-Unit Development Deal Across Florida
Last week, FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger (plus 17 other restaurant brands), announced that it has signed a 40-unit development deal with Whole Factor Inc. to open Fatburger stores all over Florida. Whole Factor Inc., which has already opened a Fatburgers in Riverview and in Celebration, has its...