Tampa, FL|News|
These FL Restaurants And Chefs Win James Beard Nominations
Chefs at two FL restaurants advanced in the 2026 James Beard Foundation culinary awards program.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Florida State News
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West Palm Beach, FL|News|
FL Airport Renamed After Trump As DeSantis Signs Bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will rename a Florida airport after President Donald Trump.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
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7 Clever Ways Amazon Shoppers Could Boost Their Bank Accounts
From cash-back perks to simple savings hacks, here are ways shoppers could keep more money in their pockets.
Across Florida|News|
DeSantis Tells Florida House To Impeach Tallahassee Judge Who Released Sex Offender On Bond
The comments were the strongest yet from the governor who has long battled those he calls “activist judges.”
St. Pete, FL|News|
Women-Centered Hub Offers Coworking Space, Wellness Classes In St. Pete
Paloma House in north St. Petersburg offers free childcare for the women who frequent the space for classes, coworking and other events.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete DJ’s New Project Combines Passion For Animals, Music
DJs for Paws, an initiative to use music to raise money for animal nonprofits, hosts “early-bird” dance parties for all ages.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
MacDill Air Force Base Bomb Threat Traced To Assisted Living Facility Resident
A man living at a St. Petersburg assisted living facility was arrested for calling in a bomb threat to MacDill Air Force Base, records show.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Construction Of Two 18-Story Luxury Condo Towers To Begin Soon In Downtown Sarasota
Two 18-story luxury condo towers, as well as retail and office space, will be built at the site of the historic Mira Mar hotel, apartments.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Cover To Cover Book Fair Returns To Water Street Tampa
Cover to Cover, a “book fair for grownups,” brings bookstores and vendors, local authors, and literary experiences to Water Street Tampa.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Nerd Nite St. Pete Plans First Nerdscursion To Urban Homestead
Nerd Nite St. Pete will bring a group to tour an urban homestead in Gulfport and learn about sustainable living for its first Nerdscursion.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
All Faiths Food Bank Opening Free Community Market In Sarasota
All Faiths Food Bank is opening Margie’s Market, a choice-style free community market, in Newtown, an area known as a food desert.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Woman Transforms Tropicana Field's Hurricane Roof Debris Into Art
After Hurricane Milton tore the roof off Tropicana Field, a St. Pete woman turned the debris into wall art.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Family-Owned New Port Richey Bookstore Sets Opening Date
New Port Richey’s newest bookstore, Novel in the Neighborhood, run by a mother and her 21-year-old son, is opening soon.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Salon Owners Welcome Beauty Pros Whose Salon Abruptly Closed
After a competing salon suddenly closed, Clearwater salon owners stepped up to offer displaced beauty professionals a new home.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
FL Pizzeria Plans To Add Iguana Pizza To The Menu
A FL pizzeria made headlines after a video on social media showed its staff making a pizza with meat from cold-stunned pizzas.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Retired FL Guidance Counselor Creates Upcycled Art To Raise Money For GED Students
A retired Pinellas County teacher and guidance counselor raises money for GED and returning students by selling her upcycled art pieces.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Social Group For Anxious, Neurodivergent People Launching In Sarasota
The International Friend Connection is launching a new chapter for shy, socially anxious and neurodivergent people to connect in Sarasota.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Valentwe’en Art, History Events Celebrate The Dark Side Of Valentine’s Day
February’s annual mash-up of Valentine’s Day and Halloween in St. Pete — Valentwe’en — includes a series of art and history events.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
BungalowFest Home Tour Returns To Celebrate Historic Kenwood’s Centennial
Those attending BungalowFest in St. Pete’s Historic Kenwood will tour homes, mostly Craftsman bungalows, that are 97- to 106-years-old.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Boy, 14, With Ties To Neo-Nazi Satanic Group Planned Mass Shooting: Hillsborough Sheriff
The teen, who was planning a mass shooting at a church near his Wimauma home, faces terrorism and child porn charges, HCSO said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Artists To Paint ‘United’ Mural In Response To St. Pete Street Murals’ Removal
The live painting of a rainbow mural featuring the word “United” takes place Saturday at the Studios@5663 in Pinellas Park.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Fire Destroys St. Pete Ceramics Studio, Owners Vow To Rebuild
After an early morning fire destroyed St. Pete Ceramics, the studio’s owners are looking to the future and plan to rebuild the space.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Make-A-Wish Southern FL Fundraiser Hopes To Raise $1M For Sick Children
Cooking for Wishes is a four-course, interactive dinner in Sarasota that serves as a signature event for Make-a-Wish Southern Florida.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Protests Oppose Immigration Officer Hiring Fair In Tampa Bay
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will host a hiring fair at a St. Pete hotel, though social media posts led some to think it's at USF.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
