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...
Lakeland Man Arrested After Attempting To Sell Stolen Polk County School Board iPad Online
LAKELAND, Fla. – A Lakeland man was arrested Friday by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after an eagle-eyed Polk County School Board (PCSB) employee spotted a PCSB-owned iPad for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Gerald Lenard Simpson, Jr., 28, of Lakeland, faces charges of Petit Theft, Dealing in Stolen...
Month-long operation targeting violent crimes nets arrests, drugs and guns: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) concluded a month-long operation, which resulted in more than 200 arrests and the seizure of 15 guns and a list of illegal drugs.
Two people arrested following drug bust in Florida
FLORIDA — A man and a woman were arrested Friday after Hillsborough County deputies seized a significant amount of illegal drugs during a search in Tampa, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced Saturday. The search warrant was executed in the 13600 block of North 20th Street. Authorities did not...
12 Massive Secondhand Stores In Florida That Are Totally Worth The Drive
Searching for incredible secondhand shops in Florida?. These 12 huge thrift stores offer amazing deals and one-of-a-kind treasures for every bargain hunter!. 1. American Thrift Store (Hollywood) Wow, this place is enormous!. Walking into American Thrift Store feels like entering a retail wonderland where everything...
11 of the best pizza spots in Tampa, according to our readers
Tampa’s pizza scene continues to grow, and locals know exactly where to find the best pizza in the city. To help guide the search, we asked our nearly 400,000 Instagram followers to share their go-to pizza joints. Their recommendations featured everything from New York-style slices to Jersey-inspired pies,...
‘I shake my head in disbelief’: Neighborhood eyesore frustrates community
Neighbors share their concerns about a growing eyesore in their community. Shayla Jones lives across the street: “It’s horrible conditions to be living in."
Police put safety as top priority for St. Pete Pride
The St. Pete Pride Festival kicks off on Friday and hundreds of thousands are expected to attend.
