Saint Petersburg FL

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

BRANDON, Fla. – A 23-year-old man, already a wanted felon, was arrested at a Brandon apartment on Tuesday, August 6, 2025, and now faces a slew of new charges after deputies discovered a significant amount of narcotics and cash. Kephat Milien was located and taken into custody by the...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - The James Museum of Western Art and Wildlife Art has an exhibit of Perseverance: A Woman's Journey West. The entire exhibit is based on the journal of Keturah Belknap, a pioneer woman, who documented her family's trip from Iowa along the Oregon trail with sketches and descriptions of what her...

CLEARWATER, Fla. — As the school year begins, many school districts are looking for more crossing guards. While some districts are facing a shortage, others are looking for backups. Pinellas County said it needs 27 more. In the meantime, openings will be covered by community policing officers or other...

As a new school year starts, so does a new call for volunteers to be classroom grandparents. Seniors in Service needs hundreds of volunteers.