Pleasant with a few showers Sunday in Tampa Bay
Northerly and northeasterly winds continue to usher in cooler, drier air Sunday morning, helping to keep skies clear to start the day. By the later half of the day expect a 20-30% chance of a few passing showers. After a mainly clear start to the day, expect sun & clouds to build for the afternoon […]
Florida Weather Alert: Tampa Bay Faces Isolated Thunderstorms Sunday Afternoon, Travel Caution on I-275...
Tampa, Fla. – Drivers in Tampa Bay should prepare for another round of isolated thunderstorms Sunday afternoon, with impacts likely along I-275 and I-4 during peak travel hours. Roadways may quickly become slick, and the National Weather Service urges drivers to slow down and allow extra travel time. According...
Mother questions breathalyzer policy after teen daughter struck in crosswalk
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A 15-year-old girl is recovering after being struck by a car while using a crosswalk with flashing lights. Her mother asked that we not identify her daughter, and we are simply referring to her mom as Jami. She says the crash left her daughter severely injured and the family questioning why...
Hillsborough County, FL, Popeyes in Tampa cited for 19 violations during health inspection
A Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits location in Tampa was ordered to schedule a follow-up inspection after health officials found 19 violations during a routine food safety check on Sept. 8, 2025.
Florida’s move to end vaccine mandates may deepen skepticism in Black communities, health experts...
Kiva Williams lives in Tampa, Florida, but she’s worried the state is going to turn into the “wild, Wild West.”
16-year-old arrested after bringing knife to school in Hillsborough County
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A 16-year-old was arrested Friday after deputies say he brought a knife to school. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says administrators at Aquila J. Morgan High School received a tip just before 2 p.m. that the student had a weapon on campus. During a search, deputies say a 3...
The Mouth-Watering Bananas Foster At This Classic Steakhouse Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere...
Tampa’s Bern’s Steak House isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a gastronomic pilgrimage site that has Florida foodies mapping out road trips from Pensacola to Key West. The unassuming white building on South Howard Avenue might not stop traffic with its exterior, but inside those walls awaits a culinary experience so...
Indian-American Seniors in Florida Experience Unique Aging Challenges
Indian immigrants in Florida are redefining retirement, creating vibrant communities that blend cultural familiarity with active lifestyles, as seen in Anand Vihar, a unique 55-plus residential community in Wesley Chapel. “We call him ‘young punk,’” Anil Shukla remarked, playfully nudging Suresh Tijoriwal’s shoulder....
Report reveals positive trends in drug overdose deaths in Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A report from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement was recently released, highlighting those who died from drug overdoses from January to July 2024. Among the majority of drugs brought up in the report, such as fentanyl and heroin, most show a decrease in deaths...
A Miami-born restaurant with star-shaped pizza is expanding in Florida
An artisan pizzeria with South Beach roots is expanding across the state. Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza has signed a lease in Bradenton near Interstate 75, on Florida’s Gulf Coast, according to plans of the Marketplace at Heritage Harbour. The new restaurant will be in a 2,300-square-foot building near Hobby Lobby,...