The Big Catch at Salt Creek in Pinellas County, FL, was found with 26...
The Big Catch at Salt Creek was cited for 26 violations during a July 7, 2025, inspection by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, marking another troubling chapter for the St. Petersburg restaurant, which was previously ordered to close in April due to roach infestations and other health...
Fatal Crash Under Investigation on Roosevelt Boulevard
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A man died following a crash at a gas station on Roosevelt Boulevard Tuesday morning. According to investigators, just after 8:30 a.m., a Chevrolet Malibu driven by 63-year-old Johnnie Miller entered the parking lot of the Circle K located at 10600 Roosevelt Blvd N. The vehicle struck a parked...
The Burgers At This Florida Restaurant Are So Good, You’ll Want To Keep Them...
There’s a place in St. Petersburg where time stands still, ketchup flows like wine, and burgers have achieved legendary status among locals who speak of them in hushed, reverent tones. El Cap Restaurant isn’t trying to be trendy or Instagram-worthy – it’s been too busy perfecting the art of...
A tropical “Xmas in July” pop-up bar is coming to St. Pete this summer
In what will be a Very Florida experience, a tropical “Xmas in July” pop-up bar is taking over downtown St. Pete this week. Glamper St. Pete, the latest concept on the Jannus Block from local stars Forward Hospitality Group, announced that it will transform into a Christmas-y tropical oasis for the rest of the month.
St. Pete police use specialized ballistic database to solve crimes faster
8 On Your Side is taking a closer look at the investigative tools the St. Pete Police Department uses to fight crime.
Aldi to replace Winn-Dixie on 4th Street North in St. Pete
A major shakeup is coming to one of St. Pete’s long-standing grocery stores. After serving the community for 35 years, the Winn-Dixie at 11100 4th Street North in the Bayview Shopping Plaza is set to close on August 3rd and undergo a $1.7 million renovation to become an Aldi.
Heritage Oaks nears completion, kicking off Rainbow Village redevelopment in Largo
LARGO, Fla. — The first phase of the long-awaited Rainbow Village redevelopment project is nearing completion in Largo’s Ridgecrest neighborhood. The new Heritage Oaks senior housing complex will include 80 affordable one-bedroom apartments, replacing 48 outdated public housing units that once stood on the site....
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — A 27-year-old motorcyclist from Tampa died Tuesday night after being struck by an SUV at an intersection in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The crash occurred shortly after 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Valencia College Lane and Short Pine Lane. Investigators said the driver...
6 Florida Cities Where Home Prices Could Plummet by 2026
Many want to live in Florida, but the costs aren't all affordable. Real estate experts discussed six cities where home prices could plummet by next January.
‘Groundbreaking’ USF report shows human trafficking in Florida among highest rates in U.S.
“The 2024 State Report on Human Trafficking” commissioned by the state of Florida estimates that more than 500,000 people were exploited in labor trafficking and 200,000 in sex trafficking within the state in the last year.