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Florida unveils sign, dedicates State Road A1A for singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett
A highway named in honor of the chief Parrothead and son of a son of a sailor was dedicated on Aug. 30 in Key West. Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who died on Sept. 1, 2023, was honored during a ceremony with the unveiling of the official sign to mark A1A Jimmy Buffett Memorial...
12-year-old bystander hurt in shooting, man arrested: PCSO
LARGO, Fla. - A man faces a list of felony charges after Pinellas County deputies say he shot a 12-year-old boy while firing at another man. According to the sheriff's office, Yancy Crowder, 31, grabbed a gun from inside a home on Verona Ave. in the Largo area on Friday evening.
FDLE official casts doubt on Florida's reason for concealing DeSantis' travel records
A Florida Department of Law Enforcement official Friday said that disclosing the cost of Gov. Ron DeSantis' travel from two years ago doesn't jeopardize his safety. That's significant, because it comes after FDLE has repeatedly denied public records requests for DeSantis' travel expenses, citing safety and security exemptions. ...
Dealership to pay drivers $600k after tricking them into paying for useless fees that tacked on thousands to cost of car
CUSTOMERS banded together against a dealership that charged them undisclosed fees when buying a vehicle from under a lease. The Attorney General's Office used to take a "hands-off" approach when it came to dealerships - an official notice changed the game. Johnny Kane and Juan Carlos Beltran were two of...
A campaign emerges against the amendment that would end Florida’s campaign public financing
Floridians for Open Democracy, a recently launched group, is campaigning against a proposed state constitutional amendment that would scrap public funding of statewide campaigns and the spending limits that candidates who draw those funds must agree to. Getting rid of Florida’s matching-fund program for candidates running for governor and the three Cabinet positions would make […]
Florida family blames loophole in National Flood Insurance policy for coverage denial
A Pinellas County family thought they were protected with a $8,600 flood policy through the program, which is administered through FEMA, but after their home was flooded by Tropical Storm Debby, their claim was denied.
Clearwater Braces for Traffic Snarls as Road Closures Loom Due to Water Main Break and Improvements
Clearwater residents should expect longer commutes as road closures lead to detours around the city. A busted water main and roadwork are the main culprits behind this urban headache, according to an announcement from the City of Clearwater. But not to worry about your drinking water; the city assures residents that "This has no impact to city drinking water or reclaimed water services."
After 40 years, this Palm Harbor diner closes for good
Tiffany’s Family Restaurant, a local favorite that opened in 1983 and served up comfort food to Palm Harbor locals and politicians alike, served its last meals on Friday. The dining room was packed during lunch, with servers hustling to get out orders of pancakes, omelets and biscuits and gravy.
Central Florida Brothers Plead Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine
Central Florida brothers have pleaded guilty to trafficking hundreds of grams of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. United States Attorney Roger Handberg announced that 33-year-old Marcus Fowler and 35-year-old Pierre Fowler, both of Port Richey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl, over 500 grams of methamphetamine, and cocaine. Marcus Fowler also pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.
Frontier Offering New Flights to New York From Tampa
Frontier Airlines is now offering flight from Tampa International Airport to New York’s JFK Airport. This will be a daily flight to New York and back to Tampa. Frontier is offering $19 tickets for flights booked before September 2. You will be able to travel on that discounted rate from October 27, 2024, through February 28, 2025.
Football Game Recap: Booker Comes Up Short
If Booker was feeling good off their 46-0 takedown of Lely last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Booker Tornadoes took a 28-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Berkeley Prep Buccaneers on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Tornadoes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 101st, while the Buccaneers are ranked 13th).
USF to offer workshops to educate athletes on financial literacy amid more NIL deals
TAMPA, Fla. — Name, image and likeness, or NIL, is revolutionizing college sports, but many athletes lack the financial education to know what to do with the thousands of dollars within reach. The NIL era is here, and it's bringing a tidal wave of cash to college athletes. But...
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