Men Arrested for Human Trafficking of 13-Year-Old Girl in Central Florida Motel Room
Two men were recently arrested for human trafficking and exploitation of a 13-year-old girl in a Central Florida motel room. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from the victim’s sister, who had received a voice message from the child indicating she was in danger at the A1 Motel in Tampa....
Check out the movement, storm development chances of a system brewing in Florida
There’s a disturbance brewing in the Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa-St. Petersburg and Bradenton areas that has a chance of developing into a storm system over the next week. But it’s a slim one, the National Hurricane Center said Sunday morning. What the NHC calls “Disturbance 1” has a 0%...
‘It’s all love,’ St. Pete Pride celebrates 23 years and deep roots with parade
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - Saturday was the much-anticipated and very popular St. Pete Pride Parade. The parade itself, from Albert Whitted Airport to Vinoy Park, draws more than 350,000 people downtown. The energy is like a big upbeat party with a welcoming, loving, and accepting atmosphere. More than 150 parade...
The Grouper At This Iconic Seafood Restaurant In Florida Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Ever had that magical moment when a bite of food is so extraordinary that your brain temporarily short-circuits, your eyes involuntarily close, and you make that embarrassing little food-joy noise in public?. That’s the standard reaction to the grouper at Fourth Street Shrimp Store in St. Petersburg, where Florida...
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.
