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April Moreno carries on her father's barbecue tradition at her South Tampa restaurant, where meats are cooked over an open oak fire.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
The driver was ejected after striking a utility pole, tree and telecom box overnight. Police have not released the victim's name.
Pinellas deputies scoured Lake Tarpon after an 18-foot Carolina Skiff turned up unmanned during a test drive. No name has been released.
Jennifer Dawn Gicker allegedly ran past the registers at a Largo Sprouts with two packages of pumpkin mini-bundt cakes, then refused to leave her car when police caught up.
Politics & Govt in ...
Kenneth R. Otero Middle School will open in Wimauma in 2027, honoring a leader who spent 38 years shaping the district.
Community & Society in ...
HCFR Deputy Chief Jose “Pep” Prado headlines “The Last Call” with Sheriff Chad Chronister cheering ringside.
Arts & Culture in ...
Largo Central Park hosts a free three-day festival Oct. 2-4, with a seven-show circus spectacle and smoked brisket from a local food truck.
A Tampa gathering linked storm survivors to resources almost two years after Hurricane Helene upended their lives.
A 19-year-old passenger allegedly aimed a toy AR-15 at a walking teen on U.S. 92 and yelled a chilling command before speeding off.
Four Lee County suspects now face felony dockets after deputies linked their car to a nearby motorcycle burglary.
Brandon Johnson was last seen in the Elfers Parkway area carrying a black backpack. Deputies now list him as endangered.
Manatee County is cracking down on illegal gambling.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Streetcar Live returns to Tampa's TECO Line with a hip-hop set from J.IN.X and Frxxmxn — and riders can hop on and off for free all night.
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