Stray Cat Escapes Shelter, Walks Home in Florida
In Lakeland, Florida, a stray cat named George stunned locals after pulling off a daring escape from an animal shelter, then making a solo journey nearly 5 kilometers (3 miles) back to his neighborhood. SPCA Florida had taken George, a community cat known to roam the Loma Verde apartment complex, for a routine...
Clearwater Fire and Rescue team rescues person stuck on zip line
A Clearwater Fire and Rescue team rescued a person in Oldsmar on July 12 after the individual got stuck on a zip line, city officials said.
Natives want St. Pete’s ‘City of Green Benches’ history to be remembered
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay area is home to some of Florida’s richest history, but many worry that history is getting lost with all the new development and new residents who don’t know its significance. How much weight does a name carry? At Green Bench...
K-pop retailer opens store in Tampa’s Citrus Park
A retailer specializing in merchandise tied to the popular K-pop scene has opened a shop in Tampa. K pop Nabi’s new space is at 11965 Sheldon Road, about a mile south of Citrus Park Town Center. Its previous store was in Seminole Heights. The shop is a family owned...
The Latest Update on The Brightline Tampa Project
A $400 million bond sale has started to fund a swift rail link between Orlando and Tampa. The new trains would cut the trip to just one hour. These tax-exempt bonds start with $150 million, paying 6.5% for 28 years. "It's a big part of our future, right? We love...
New book sends message to young Black girls that their hair can do all...
TAMPA, Fla. — When it comes to hair care and hair maintenance for young girls, it can be a real challenge. When you add in the cases of hair discrimination and acceptance for textured hair, that creates a layer of other problems. It’s part of the reason why one mother said she wrote a book to make sure young girls...
This Enormous Flea Market In Florida Is A Dream Come True For Bargain Hunters
Some places have a magnetic pull that defies logical explanation – Plant City Farm & Flea Market is that kind of irresistible force in central Florida. This sprawling marketplace isn’t just a spot to grab fresh produce or second-hand treasures; it’s a full-sensory adventure where every visit promises new discoveries.
Lakeland homeless shelter’s plan to move has businesses concerned
Talbot House is proposing to relocate from downtown Lakeland to a larger facility on East Memorial Boulevard.
New Port Richey Man Arrested Following Armed Confrontation at Seminole Tattoo Shop
SEMINOLE, FL — A New Port Richey man was arrested Friday evening following an armed confrontation inside a tattoo shop in Seminole. Jared Joiner, 35, was taken into custody on Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 7:07 p.m. at 8547 Seminole Boulevard. He faces charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and...
The Iconic Deli In Florida Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Cuban Sandwich
Tampa’s Wright’s Gourmet House doesn’t look like the battleground for one of Florida’s most passionate culinary debates, but don’t be fooled by the modest exterior. Behind those unassuming walls lies what many locals will defend to their last breath as the best Cuban sandwich in the Sunshine State – fighting words in...
