Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Donates $58K to Non-Profits
TAMPA, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has donated more than $58,000 to support two non-profit organizations in the Tampa Bay area. Seminole Hard Rock Tampa presented a $53,135 donation to the Tampa Museum of Art’s Pride & Passion for Connection and Art Space initiatives through its Change for Change...
Chef Ted Dorsey is in the fight of his life
When last fall’s twin hurricanes all but ruined the St. Petersburg house Ted Dorsey shared with his two young children, the veteran chef and restaurateur wondered why bad things sometimes happen to good people. That wasn’t the half of it. In April, just a month after Dorsey and...
Hole forms on St. Pete road after car spins out, striking fire hydrant, power...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - St. Pete police are asking people to avoid a stretch of road where a hole has now formed after a car spun out of control and struck a fire hydrant and power pole. Traffic delays are expected at 38th Ave. N and 68th St. N and...
Local kids and parents share their thoughts on summer ending
Families all over the area are getting ready for the first day of school on Monday. ABC Action News Photojournalist Brad Davis went to Busch Gardens on the final Friday of summer.
Popular Pinellas County, FL, breakfast restaurant, Speggtacular, was closed due to roach violations
Speggtacular in Largo was temporarily closed by Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspectors after accumulating 20 total violations during a July 28 complaint inspection, including live roach activity throughout the facility, with operations ordered stopped until corrections were made.
The No-Frill Restaurant In Florida That Locals Swear Has The Best Calamari In The...
There’s something magical about eating seafood with your toes practically dipping in the water that produced it. The Big Catch at Salt Creek in St. Petersburg isn’t trying to impress you with white tablecloths or snooty servers who explain “the concept” of their menu. This place...
Making sure students have their medical and medication records updated
TAMPA, Fla. — As children head back to the classroom on Monday, school districts have developed a back-to-school checklist for parents and caregivers about how to best prepare their children for a safe and healthy school year. What You Need To Know. Some of the items on that checklist...
The Best Fried Fish In Florida Is Hiding Inside This Legendary Buffet Restaurant
Florida might be known for its theme parks and beaches, but true culinary adventurers know the Sunshine State’s real magic happens when you discover those unassuming spots serving up extraordinary food. Tucked away in Clearwater sits a buffet restaurant that locals have been keeping to themselves for far too...
Pinellas County, FL, restaurants cited for the most inspection violations in July 2025
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 389 restaurants in Pinellas County during the last 30 days. While 273 establishments passed on their first visit, 116 restaurants failed to meet standards initially and required follow-up inspections before meeting food-serving...
Parents weigh in on Florida’s new cell phone ban for K-8 students
Florida's K-8 cell phone ban in schools draws mixed reactions from parents concerned about safety, distractions, and staying connected during the school day