'Happiest Cities In America' Ranking Includes 10 FL Cities

Ten Florida cities are ranked on the 2024 "Happiest Cities in America" list; and five of them are in the top 75.

World Oddities Expo, Homebrewer Contest, Bulls Fest: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, Kosher Food Festival, Embracing Our Differences, Awakening into the Sun.

Right To Read Fest, Pasco Pride, Localtopia: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Crab and shrimp festival, animal rescue and pet festival, Cirque Ma’Ceo, Gasparilla Distance Classic.

Gasparilla Music Fest, Indie Flea, Greek Festival: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Zine fest, Black History Month celebration, Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival, Mardi Gras, Rays' Fan Fest.

Secret Bathroom Videos | OnlyFans Mom | Cat Hit By Arrow: FL Top News

Rare Earthquake | Billy Joel's Estate | HOA Embezzlement | Holocaust Artifacts | $100K Smuggled From Cuba | Shark Attacks | Taylor Swift Jet

Elie Wiesel’s Collection Finds Permanent Home At FL Holocaust Museum

The entire collection of Holocaust survivor, “Night” author and activist Elie Wiesel has found a home at the Florida Holocaust Museum.

FL Saw More Shark Attacks In 2023 Than Anywhere In The World: ISAF

Once again, Florida ranked first in the world for unprovoked shark attacks in 2023, data shows. Check out which counties saw the most bites.

Cupid’s Undie Run, Raptor Fest, Winterfest Carnival: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Cigar Box and Music Festival, glass art event, Pinellas Medieval Fair, roller derby recruitment.

How FL Residents Can Reclaim Lost Money On 'Unclaimed Property Day'

Millions of Americans collectively have billions of dollars in unclaimed property held by their state. How to check for Florida assets.

2024 Great American Solar Eclipse: What To Know In FL

Florida won't get the full eclipse in April, but it will still be a great view. Here's what to know.

St. Pete Neighborhood Advocacy Group Rejuvenated By New Leadership

New leadership hopes to revitalize St. Pete’s Council of Neighborhood Associations, a neighborhood advocacy organization.

Human Remains For Sale | Flying Tire Hits Car | FL Panther: Top News

Driving 150 MPH On Bridge | Jay Leno Visits Pizzeria | Firefighter Arrested | Hulk Hogan Saves Girl | DEI Ban | Perfect SAT Score: FL News

MLK Concert, Pirate Pup Parade, Bacon & BBQ Fest: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Lights by the Bay, Sarasota Winter Carnival, Tampa Bay Black Heritage Music Festival.

Elvis’ Birthday, Ringling Bros. Circus, Comic Con: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Mandala Project, First Friday, Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival, Dimmitt 100th Anniversary Car Show.

First Friday St. Pete Party Returns After Pause With New Sponsors

The monthly free block party First Friday St. Pete, which took a two-month hiatus at the end of last year, returns Friday with new sponsors.

How To Discard Live Christmas Trees In St. Petersburg

Free live Christmas tree collection starts Saturday in St. Petersburg and runs through Feb. 2. Here’s everything you need to know.

First Baby Of 2024 Welcomed By Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Baby boy Princeton, the first baby of the new year, was born at 1:40 a.m., Bayfront Health St. Petersburg said.

WWE Star Baptized | 309 Animals In Home | Confederate Statues: FL News

Teens Arrested On Christmas | 4 Dead In I-75 Crash | $1.6B Mega Millions Winner | Senator Swatted | Sister Fatally Shot: FL Top News

Sen. Rick Scott Donates Salary To FL Holocaust Museum In St. Pete

The Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Pete will receive a portion of U.S. Sen. Rick Scott’s fourth-quarter salary, his office said.

Cold Weather Shelters Opening In Pinellas As Temperatures Drop

With a wind chill making Tuesday night temperatures feel like the upper 30s, cold winter shelters will open throughout Pinellas County.

Christmas Parades, Winter Wonder Ride, Pet Fest: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Lighted boat parades, Snowfest, Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl, WinterFest, Tampa Oyster Festival.

Drone Expo At St. Pete Middle School Draws Enthusiasts From Across FL

The Sunshine State Drone Expo takes place Saturday at St. Petersburg’s Azalea Middle School.

Snowfest, Drone Expo, Ukulele Festival: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Seafood festival, dog-themed holiday market, holiday cosplay event, bluegrass festival, Bowls of Hope.

8 FL Cities Earn Perfect Scores On LGBTQ+ Equality Index: HRC

Despite FL being in a “state of emergency” for anti-LGBTQ+ laws, 8 cities earned a perfect score for inclusivity, according to the HRC.

Senior Housing Plan At Former Hospital Site Receives $1M Grant: SPHA

St. Petersburg Housing Authority received a $1M grant to build senior housing, new headquarters at former Ed White Hospital site.

Picnic Land, Sanding Ovations, Celtic Music Fest: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something to do this weekend? Pet expo, seafood festival, Cajun cook-off, Florida CraftArt Festival, blues and beer festival.

Water Shortage Restrictions In Place Throughout Tampa Bay Area

Some counties, cities in the Tampa Bay area have restrictions as the area faces a water shortage, SWFMD said.

Holocaust Survivors’ Family Recipes Center Of Event At FL Museum

The FL Holocaust Museum hosts “Rescuing Recipes: Bringing Holocaust Family Meals & Memories Back to the Table” Saturday.

WWII Pilot’s Funeral | Boy Calls 911 For Hug | Wine Bar: FL Good News

Tampa To Disney Train Ride | Pour-Your-Own Wine Bar | Manatee Rescue | FL Hospitals Earn High Grades | $175M Insurance Grants: FL Good News

World War II Pilot’s Funeral Planned In St. Petersburg

A funeral is planned Friday in St. Petersburg for a World War II pilot who was shot down over Sicily in 1943.

Veg Fest, Festival Of Skeletons, CycleFest: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Tampa Bay Afrofuturism Festival, Flavors of Literacy, Rise of St. Pete Concert Series, BungalowFest.

Daylight Saving Time Ends: When Does The Sun Set Sunday In FL?

With Daylight Saving Time ending soon, Floridians can expect earlier sunsets and sunrises.

Rasta Canna Bar - Hemp is Stronger than Steel

Hemp fiber is many times stronger than steel, and construction experts believe the plant could replace steel in the near future.

Halloween On Central, Corn Hole Tourney, Greek Fest: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Boo! at Bazaar, stone crab fest, Nightmare on Main Street, Barktoberfest, Witches of Dunedin, Owl-O-Ween.

Israel Evacuees | $4M Lottery Prize | Erosion Control: FL Good News

Dog Collects Golf Balls For HS Team | Cycling Race Debuts | New Ferry Service | Airport Honored | Billy Joel, Sting Concert: FL Good News

St. Pete Kosher Deli Provides Meals For 300 Evacuated From Israel

Jo-El’s Kosher Deli provided lunch and dinner for nearly 300 Floridians evacuated from Israel after the Hamas attack there.

Jimmy Buffet Snail | Spooky Art Show | Rare Rhino: FL Good News

1,500-Pound Pumpkin | Adopted Kitten | Rescued Dolphins | School Union Agreement | Nature Expo: FL Good News

Shine Mural Fest, Taste Of Latino, Nature Expo: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Polk State FallFest and Car Show, Lighthouse Dining in the Dark, CASA Pinellas Scavenger Hunt.

Rasta Canna Bar - How Hemp Can Actually Clean Contaminated Soil

Not only can the hemp plant provide healing properties to the human body, but it can also purify polluted soil.

Spookala, Greek Festival, Tattoo Expo, Brew Fest: FL Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do? Lakeland Record Fair, Nautical Flea Market, Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Tampa Cigar Bash, KISS tribute.