'I’m still traumatized': Witness reacts to car flying off road, landing on roof in Ruskin
A car went airborne, landed on a roof, then rolled off in Ruskin Monday morning.
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Peralta, Caminero, Díaz lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series
Freddy Peralta threw 5 1/3 gritty innings, Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz each hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night to advance to the World Series for the third time in the franchise’s 29 seasons.
Byron Donalds, national Democrat rally Hillsborough County voters
Close to 70,000 registered voters in Hillsborough County have weighed in already ahead of November 3. That’s an 8% turnout so far. This means there’s still time for many voters to cast a ballot early.
First responders-in-training receive gear donation from Clearwater Fire Rescue
Pinellas Park High School’s first responder program received donations from Clearwater Fire Rescue on Monday to beef up their firefighter training.
Trump calls on New Mexico to change its name to 'New America'
President Trump called on New Mexico to change its name to “New America” following his decision to alter the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario to include “America.”
Clearwater seeks payment from Verizon for utility damage
wo recent Better Call Behnken investigations exposed mistakes by utility workers that damaged private homeowners’ property. Now, the city of Clearwater is seeking to hold Verizon responsible for damage to public infrastructure caused during fiber-optic installation.
Jolly and Donalds deploy running mates in final sprint for Florida governor
As the race for governor enters its final stretch, both candidates are deploying their running mates to help spread their message to voters across the state.
Mississippi AG says officer's force was justified during shoplifting call in which boy was killed
Mississippi’s attorney general says a Senatobia officer was justified in using force when he responded to a shoplifting call and fired at a moving vehicle that investigators said was driving toward police, killing a 1-year-old boy who was inside the car.
In Ybor City, Angie Nixon and Bernie Sanders rally against ‘lying, cheating, scheming, thieving Ashley Moody’ (w/photos)
Surrounded by more than 2,000 rain-soaked supporters at the Cuban Club courtyard in Ybor City last Saturday, Rebecca Dean made an admission: She’s casting a ballot for Angie Nixon. The 61-year-old teacher from Gulfport told the crowd she’s known the Florida lawmaker for years, from the Service Employees International…
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch deserves another term
Mayor Ken Welch has been up against it during his nearly five years at city hall. Two hurricanes took an unprecedented toll on city services. The roof blew off the Trop in the midst of negotiations with the Rays, and the team decided to leave St. Pete for Tampa. A governor and state legislature wrested
Florida announces massive data breach weeks after ‘malicious actor’ accessed DMV driver license records
Driver license and motor vehicle data was access by a “malicious actor,” the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported Friday. The unauthorized breach occurred Sept. 4 by an individual using “compromised credentials,” the department stated, adding that immediate steps were taken to contain the activity…
‘You should be ashamed of yourself’: Florida residents criticize state response to Hurricane Isaias
Gov. Ron DeSantis faced backlash at a press conference in Milton on Friday morning from local residents over the state’s response to Hurricane Isaias, a Category 2 storm that slammed the Panhandle on Oct. 9. “You should be ashamed of yourself,” unidentified hecklers told DeSantis. They also took issue with Education…
This team is cooked
The fun’s over. That one game the Bucs won last week is forgotten. On Sunday afternoon, the Tampa Bay football Buccaneers took a gut-punch of a loss, falling in overtime to the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-19. The biggest takeaway: undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels was a feel-good story, but his status as a backup should be…
Lawsuit by Florida Republicans threatens four Tampa Bay TV stations with criminal prosecution if they air ad about Hope Florida Scandal
The Republican Party of Florida is threatening criminal prosecution of television stations, the Democratic Party and, by the terms of its own legal theory, anyone who repeats a Leon County grand jury’s finding that high-ranking state officials diverted $10 million in the Hope Florida scandal. In a lawsuit filed late…
Joe Redner, Tampa free speech advocate and ‘strip club king,’ dies at 86
Tampa free speech icon Joe Redner has passed away at the age of 86, his family confirmed. Joy Lynn Redner, one of Redner’s children, announced his death on Facebook last night. “We love you. You will be missed Dad. Joe Redner passed away this morning. He died peacefully in his sleep,” she wrote. Originally from
Tampa Bay’s best things to do October 16-22, including Tampa Am, Sanders-Nixon rally, and more
Tampa Am, the Angie Nixon-Bernie Sanders rally, and Art Fair Tampa lead Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's weekly list of things to do, covering Oct. 16-22, 2026.
SeaWorld’s Mako temporarily closed following deadly incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
Mako and Goliath at Six Flags were manufactured by the same company.
5 things to know about the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
The festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary of bringing global flavors to Central Florida.
Brick or Treat returns to Legoland Florida Resort
New this year is an enchanted trail, a Halloween Galacticoaster and a spooky indoor haunt called Brick or Treat Street.
Rock the Universe returns to Universal Studios Florida in January
The Christian music festival will run Jan. 22-23, 2027and feature several faith-based experiences, officials said.
Disney World announces celebrity narrators for 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional
This year’s lineup includes Robin Roberts, Jason Kelce and Lacey Chabert.
5 things to know about Universal Celestial Goodnight
Universal Celestial Goodnight at Epic Universe is the last thing park guests experience after a whole day of attractions, dining, and walking
5 things to know about Level 99 at Disney Springs
The interactive wonderland spans over 42,000 square feet at Disney Springs West Side, built specifically with adults and teens in mind.
D23 roundup: See what's on the horizon at Walt Disney World
The event came with several updates on upcoming attractions and lands at Walt Disney World.