The 24 most haunted places in Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay area has a long history of weird, some say “paranormal” activities and conspiracies. The post The 24 most haunted places in Tampa Bay appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
17-year-old motorcyclist dies after colliding with dump truck on I-75 near Wesley Chapel
A crash shut down all southbound lanes on Interstate 75 near Wesley Chapel on Thursday morning.
Tampa Bay restaurants offering free meals for kids as Florida faces SNAP benefit disruption
Several Tampa Bay restaurants are stepping up to support families after news that millions of Floridians could soon lose access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Gigglewaters in Safety Harbor. Gigglewaters, a popular restaurant, bar, and screening room in Safety Harbor, announced plans to...
171 people arrested following human trafficking operation in Florida
FLORIDA — Sheriff Chad Chronister is set to announce the results of “Operation Unmasking Predators,” a recent investigation targeting human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The operation, led by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Human Trafficking Squad, Sexual Predator Unit, and Internet Predator Unit,...
PFLAG Riverview to present Pride of Tampa in lieu of Tampa Pride
(Photo courtesy Pride of Tampa) TAMPA | PFLAG Riverview will present Pride of Tampa on March 28, 2026, a new celebration formed after Tampa Pride announced a “one-year hiatus.”. Billed as “a community-led collaborative group,” planning began not long after Tampa Pride’s announcement in September. Pride of Tampa’s...
This Florida Restaurant Has Stayed In The Same Family For Four Generations And Crowds...
Columbia Restaurant isn’t just another historic eatery in Tampa’s Ybor City. It’s a living monument to tradition, flavor, and family devotion. Since 1905, four generations of the Hernandez-Gonzmart family have kept the same recipes, the same spirit, and the same love for Spanish-Cuban cuisine alive. Walking through...
‘Polk County Jussie Smollett’ Arrested After Faking Attack So He Could Move To Tampa
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 19-year-old Frostproof man has been arrested and charged after confessing he fabricated a story about being attacked by white men posing as law enforcement in an attempt to convince his parents to let him move to Tampa. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd referred to...
Judge Blasts Defense In Julio Foolio Murder Trial
The trial overseen by Judge Michelle Sisco took a sharp turn this week as she criticized the defense in the murder case of rapper Julio Foolio (real name Charles Jones) as “inexcusable.”. The defendant, Alicia Andrews, faces charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder, and she is...
Mike G Law: Defending the Rights of Those Accused of Domestic Violence in Tampa
Facing a domestic violence accusation is one of the most challenging and emotional experiences a person can endure. Allegations often come with immediate consequences—loss of freedom, strained family relationships, and damage to one’s reputation. For Tampa residents in these situations, Mike G Law provides trusted...
Mark Consuelos Recalls Daylight Savings Ending Being A “Big Party Night” While Living in...
Got the club going up on a Saturday! Well, this Saturday in particular. On the subject of the New York City Marathon coming up on Sunday morning (Nov. 2), Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos remembered that daylight savings time also ends this weekend. “Are we falling back? Is that right?” Ripa asked on Live with Kelly and...
