Teen arrested after video shows laser pointed at Florida sheriff’s helicopter
A teen was arrested after video showed a laser being pointed at a sheriff's office helicopter in Florida. Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office officials said the chopper was flying over Tampa on Sunday when they started experiencing last strikes from an apartment building. Footage from the helicopter released on...
12-Time Convicted Felon Arrested in Central Florida for Possessing Firearms
A 12-time convicted felon was arrested in Central Florida for possessing multiple firearms. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies received information that 44-year-old Christopher Newman, a convicted felon, was attempting to sell firearms in Tampa. Deputies conducted surveillance on Newman’s residence,...
The Unpretentious Restaurant In Florida Where Your Seafood Dreams Come True
Your seafood dreams are about to become reality in the most unlikely of places – a weathered seafood market in Cortez, Florida, where the Star Fish Company has been quietly serving some of the Gulf Coast’s most spectacular fish dishes without any fanfare whatsoever. This place doesn’t advertise....
Sprouts Farmers Market to Open First St. Petersburg Store in November
A new Sprouts Farmers Market will start serving St. Petersburg shoppers on Nov. 14. The 23,000-square-foot store sits at 3411 32nd Ave. South, anchoring the massive Sky Town project in the Skyway Marina District. This store marks a key milestone for the $800 million Sky Town project. Miami firm Altis...
The Gigantic Indoor Flea Market In Florida Where You Can Shop All Day For...
Have you ever wandered through a labyrinth of treasures where every turn reveals something more bizarre and wonderful than the last?. That’s exactly what awaits at the Red Barn Flea Market in Bradenton, where your shopping budget stretches further than you thought possible and your self-control shrinks in direct...
Hillsborough County Boasts Over 150 Miles of Fishing Paradise for Anglers
Hillsborough County offers numerous fishing opportunities. With over 150 miles of shoreline and various freshwater locations, anglers have access to a wide range of fishing spots for species such as sunshine bass, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and channel catfish. As per the Hillsborough County website,...
St. Petersburg Joins Michelin Guide As Florida’s Dining Scene Grows
Florida’s dining scene just got even more exciting! St. Petersburg-Clearwater has officially joined the prestigious Michelin Guide, alongside Greater Fort Lauderdale and The Palm Beaches. This recognition puts St. Pete on the culinary map, highlighting the city’s growing reputation for exceptional dining experiences....
1,000+ volunteers work to clean up waterways across Hillsborough County
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Community members gathered at 30 sites throughout Hillsborough County Saturday morning for the 20th Annual Hillsborough River and Coastal Cleanup. The trash-collecting event, sponsored by Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, aims to reduce the litter along our coastlines, improve water quality and help...
‘Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful’ wraps up Spirit Week with major coastal cleanup
TAMPA - This week, hundreds of people across Tampa Bay rolled up their sleeves to protect the environment as part of Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful’s annual Spirit Week. From the Hillsborough River to neighborhood shorelines, volunteers of all ages took part in cleanups at 33 locations — all aimed at reducing litter and...
Greystar reaches federal settlement over rent-setting algorithms
TAMPA, Fla. — The nation’s largest landlord, Greystar, which operates apartment complexes in Tampa and Orlando, has agreed to a federal settlement over its use of algorithmic rent pricing. The U.S. Department of Justice says Greystar participated in an anti-competitive scheme that drove up rent costs by sharing...
