5 Most Profitable Cities for First-Time Landlords in the South
What makes a great city for first-time landlords? Affordability matters for all rental investors, but it’s especially crucial to most first-time investors. Landlord-tenant regulation also matters. Owner-friendly laws make it far easier for landlords to enforce their lease contracts and collect revenue for their...
Suspected beach blanket thief arrested at Clearwater Beach
An alleged beach blanket thief was arrested Thursday after police say he returned to Clearwater Beach to commit some more thievery.
Hall of Fame Columbia Restaurant waiter Felipe Núñez returns to Ybor City for 97th...
He’ll be joined once again by his wife Carmen and their son.
Lethal Bronzing: What you should know about the disease that turns your palm trees...
If you have palms in your landscape or are thinking of planting palms, you may want to know more about Lethal Bronzing, a serious disease of palms that has become more prevalent in Northeast Florida. It is often called a “new” palm disease. However, it was first discovered in Hillsborough County almost 20 years ago...
Dad And Son Stranded After Jet Ski Failure On Gator Infested Lake
A father and son’s day on the water quickly turned into a frightening ordeal when their jet ski allegedly broke down, leaving them stranded near a group of alligators on Lake Thonotosassa.
St. Pete Pride Festival draws over 350K people in celebration of love
Florida's largest Pride event filled downtown St. Petersburg with color, joy, and powerful messages of inclusion and identity.
Seven injured in accident on U.S. 19
PASCO COUNTY — Seven people, including six children, were injured June 25 when two vehicles collided at the intersection of U.S. 19 and State Road 52, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The crash occurred at 11:37 a.m. when a Toyota Tacoma driven by a 42-year-old Hudson man was turning...
Hillsborough County, FL, Liang’s Bistro was temporarily closed with roach issues and 14 Violations
Liang's Bistro, located at 17515 Bruce B Downs Boulevard in Tampa, Hillsborough County, was temporarily closed June 6 after inspectors found 14 violations, including live roach issues, during a routine inspection. The Chinese restaurant, which holds a 4.5-star rating based on 1,598 Google reviews, reopened June 9...
Terrifying Moment Tornado Lifts Florida Home Up—With Woman Still Inside
A Florida woman’s camera caught a tornado lifting a nearby home with people still inside as debris slammed into surrounding houses.
Citizens drops 90k policies in Tampa Bay as private insurers step in
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has shed nearly 90,000 policies in Tampa Bay since this time last year, thrusting homeowners into the private sector — where some may end up paying more. Why it matters: Hurricanes and aggressive litigation caused the state-run insurer to balloon in recent years, leaving it...
