Discover a Highway Where Bridges Dance Over Turquoise Waters to Key West
Picture yourself cruising with the windows down, the salty breeze tangling your hair as turquoise waters stretch endlessly on both sides. Welcome to the Overseas Highway, a 113-mile marvel of U.S. Route 1 that leaps across 42 bridges from Key Largo to Key West, Florida, often called the “Highway that Goes to Sea.” This isn’t just a road—it’s a sun-soaked adventure through the Florida Keys, where every mile marker unveils coral reefs, quirky pit stops, and views that make your heart skip a beat. Whether you’re chasing sunsets or dreaming of snorkeling in an underwater paradise, this iconic drive delivers a slice of tropical magic you won’t soon forget.
Discover a Wildly Imaginative Adventure Right in the Heart of Central Florida
Stepping into Congo River Golf East Orlando isn't just about playing a round of miniature golf; it's like embarking on a mini-vacation to a lush, exotic jungle. Forget your preconceived notions of windmills and clown mouths – this isn't your average putt-putt course. From the moment you arrive, you’re enveloped in a vibrant, tropical world designed to whisk you away from the everyday hustle and bustle of Orlando.
Equal Ground tour educates the public on state’s latest laws
Equal Ground is hosting community forums via a tour to educate the public about what went down at this year’s Florida legislative session. The tour started on June 7 in Tampa. Stops are scheduled through Aug. 16; the last one is scheduled in the Panhandle. Stops were made in...
2nd customer complains they paid for roof, got nothing from Hillsborough company
A second customer of a Hillsborough County roofing company has called Better Call Behnken for help, saying they forked over a hefty deposit — their insurance settlement — and haven't received a roof months later.
Happy Juneteenth: Rooted in Progress celebrates 1 year of impact and progress
Today marks a special milestone for Rooted in Progress! One year ago, we launched this podcast in response to the incredible support for our 2024 Black History Month special of the same name.
PARK ROAD IS GETTING REPAVED
City campaign to move up project was a success. Park Road stretches for five miles. On the south end, it begins at an intersection with East Alexander, and stretches north past I-4 and Sam Allen Road to a dead end between North Park Isle and Park East residential developments. The road is pitted with potholes,...
Cheeky’s in St. Pete is a laid-back ‘fish shack’ with a big bar and...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Nate Siegel is a popular restaurateur famous for Tampa faves Willa's and Willa's Provisions. But he loves all of this area, so he was ready to hop across the bay and tap into St. Petersburg's laid-back neighborhood vibe in the Grand Central District. "What I...
Meteorologist confirms that it’s really getting hotter in Florida
Jeff Berardelli, WFLA-TV (Tampa Bay) chief meteorologist and climate specialist, recently posted on X that the number of 90 degree days in the Tampa area has doubled—from about 60 per year in the 1970s to 120 per year today. Unless we take concrete steps to slow earth’s warming, imagine...
Juneteenth Events Tomorrow, Next Saturday
We keep local news free — can you help keep it going?. With the support of readers like you, we provide independent, local news for an informed and connected community. This is your chance to keep local news strong. Please join us!. Several groups have festivities to commemorate Juneteenth,...
Lakeland Man, Already In Polk County Jail, Faces New Charges For Massive Illegal Tire...
LAKELAND, Fla. – Jeffrey Padgett, 39, of Lakeland, who has been in the Polk County Jail since January on drug trafficking charges, is now facing a new set of felony charges related to the illegal dumping of thousands of waste tires. Padgett was initially taken into custody by the...