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When Florida outlawed dog racing in 2018, questions swirled about the fate of Derby Lane, the country’s longest continually running greyhound track. Set on 130 acres near the Gandy Bridge in unincorporated Pinellas County, the site seemed destined for a major transformation. But for years it lingered in obscurity.

LARGO, Fla. — A third person has been arrested in connection to the case where 12 dogs were dumped at a Largo park, leading to one puppy's death. Largo police said Toilea Fetuuaho was arrested Wednesday morning on obstruction charges. Officers say she is the sister of Maryanne Gamble, one of the suspects previously...

A court hearing for two defendants accused in a Pinellas County dog-dumping case drew animal advocates to the courthouse, with supporters calling for accountability in the abandonment of dogs at a Largo park.

Florida might be famous for beaches, oranges, and alligators, but I found a hidden gem that proves the Sunshine State also knows salads. But the locals insisted this was the thing to try. Walking into the classic restaurant, I was hit with the smell of fresh greens, citrus, and a...

A driver of a stolen vehicle died Monday evening following a traffic crash in Palmetto. At 8:00 p.m., deputies received an alert from Hillsborough County regarding a stolen vehicle traveling southbound in the 7300 block of U.S. 41 near Palmetto. Deputies located the stolen Honda Accord in the 4900 block of U.S. 41....

BRANDON, Fla. — Florida is now among more than 30 states reporting very high flu activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — and Tampa Bay doctors say they are seeing it firsthand in emergency rooms. At HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, Emergency Physician and Residency...

TAMPA, Fla. - Once again, TECO customers are seeing higher electric bills after a new base rate increase. This marks the fourth time TECO bills have gone up over the last 13 months. What we know:. For a typical TECO customer — using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity — this latest...

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The couple accused of dumping 12 sick dogs in a Largo park, one of them a puppy named Frosty who later died, returned to court Tuesday as prosecutors added new felony animal cruelty charges to the case. Maryanne Gamble and Fred Gamble now each face 17...

The dining community in Pinellas County relies heavily on local restaurants to maintain strict food safety standards daily. When these establishments fail to do so, it not only compromises individual customers but also erodes public trust in the entire local food industry.

After a year of record-breaking ticket sales, Reggae Rise Up Florida returns to Vinoy Park in Downtown St. Petersburg on March 12 – 15, 2026. The state’s most beloved reggae celebration and the nation’s largest touring reggae festival once again brings an electrifying roster of top talent to the Gulf Coast. This...