2 dogs found dead in Riverview house fire: HCFR
RIVERVIEW, Fla. - Two dogs were killed in a fire that broke out in the garage of a home in Riverview Friday night, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. At 10:18 p.m., crews responded to reports of a fire at a home on Wild Ginger Street. HCFR says heavy smoke...
19-year-old arrested for going over 150 MPH on I-4 in Florida
FLORIDA — A 19-year-old man was arrested early Sunday morning in Tampa after a state trooper said he was driving at extremely high speeds on Interstate 4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Authorities said Cirilo Rayo-Callejas was driving eastbound on I-4 just before 1:30 a.m. when he passed a trooper who was...
Tampa, Florida Weather Alert Now: Evening Storms Possible Today, Travel Impacts Fade by Sunday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Florida – Warm air and increasing clouds set the tone across the Tampa Bay area this morning as a developing weather system brings a change before a quieter stretch settles in. Pavement remains mostly dry...
8 Florida Pizza Places That Aren’t in the Usual Tourist Towns
Florida is famous for theme parks and beaches, but the best pizza often hides away from the crowded tourist spots. Beyond Orlando and Miami, you’ll find incredible pizzerias serving everything from wood-fired masterpieces to slices bigger than your face. These local favorites offer authentic flavors, friendly vibes,...
Police make arrests after sick dogs were abandoned in park
LARGO, Fla. (WWSB) - Police in Largo have arrested a man and woman accused of abandoning 11 dogs, including nine puppies, at a city park where the animals were later found to be sick with parvovirus. The Largo Police Department said officers were notified Dec. 19, that the dogs —...
Hillsborough County Arrest Exposed: The Corrupt Inner Circle – Star News
Weba hillsborough county deputy was arrested after he allegedly recorded victims in the bathroom of his home, the sheriff's office said. The florida attorney general said the state is leading the. Web— a group of community activists are calling for action over what they say was an unlawful arrest in hillsborough...
These Florida Sandwich Shops Stay Low-Key Yet Sell Out Before Closing
Call it the Florida disappearing act: humble sandwich counters that stay low-key and still run out before the day does. If you have ever stood in a short line that somehow moves fast and still builds anticipation, you know the magic. This is a shortlist built for weekend planners and...
Developers soon can submit proposals to redevelop Tropicana Field
St. Petersburg is beginning its third attempt in six years to find a developer for its most talked-about tract of land: the Historic Gas Plant District, home to Tropicana Field. The city published a notice Jan. 4, that gives interested parties 30 days to submit proposals for how they would...
High and Dry Festival is Saturday at the Coliseum
Alcohol is not as popular as it used to be. According to the Cleveland Clinic, members of Generation Z (people born between 1997 and 2012) are drinking less alcoholic beverages than previous generations. Alternatives are becoming a rising trend. These include hemp-derived, mushroom-infused and adaptogen...
The Best Stuff I Ate (at Restaurants) in 2025
The headline says all that needs to be said. I’ll spare you an overview and get right to it. We’ll start with the big ticket. The hottest restaurant in town has earned near-universal praise from critics, social media and word-of-mouth. For our visit in December, Elliott Aster lived up to its rep. We had the 8 oz....
