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Car washes across Tampa Bay keep running during the drought by reusing water. They save close to 100 gallons per vehicle when you stack them up against washing at home….
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Local NewsThings To Do in Tampa This Weekend: April 10-April 12
Tampa Bay delivers a weekend stacked with major festivals, marquee sports, and live entertainment. Whether you’re dancing to indie rock at the Gasparilla Music Festival, celebrating Filipino heritage at PhilFest,…
Jennifer Eggleston
Local NewsUSF Unveils $348.5M On-Campus Stadium, Transforms Campus Life and Football Legacy
The University of South Florida broke ground on a $348.5 million on-campus football stadium. This brings the Bulls program home for the first time in school history. Construction started this…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsDowntown St. Pete Will Get 45-Seat Comedy Venue This Summer
Sunshine Comedy Café will open in June at 443 1st Ave. North in downtown St. Pete. The space holds between 35 and 45 people. It sits on the ground floor…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsTampa Teen’s Free SAT Prep App Reaches 10,000 Users, Earns Over 100 Five-Star Reviews
Eric MacDonald built something big. The 16-year-old from Patel High School in Tampa launched an AI-powered SAT prep app that has attracted over 10,000 users since November 2025. AceIt costs…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsPinellas Schools Begin Weapons Detection Pilot at Two High Schools
Pinellas County Schools started a weapons detection pilot at Palm Harbor University High School and Gibbs High School on Tuesday. Sensors and artificial intelligence scan students as they walk onto…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsTemple Terrace Hosts 10th Annual Craft Brewfest
Temple Terrace Craft Brewfest returns for its 10th year on Saturday, April 11, at Woodmont Park. Seventeen independent brewers will offer more than 100 brews. The Temple Terrace Junior Women’s…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsLa Dolce Vita Trattoria Opens Third Location on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg
La Dolce Vita Trattoria launched its third spot at 2363 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg during March 2026. It took over from Matteo, an Italian eatery that had occupied the…
Jim Mayhew
Local NewsYbor City Announces Gasworx Music Venue
Ybor City is excited about the Gasworx Music Venue’s launch, adding to the cultural vibrancy of the area. The opening represents a significant step in Ybor City’s development. The new…
Local NewsMichelin-Star Chefs Unite for Exclusive Plant-Forward Dinner at Lilac
Lilac, a MICHELIN-starred restaurant inside the Tampa EDITION, will host a one-night collaboration dinner on Tuesday, April 14, from 5 to 9 p.m. This event will bring together Chef Miguel…
Local NewsPort Tampa Bay Plans Fourth Cruise Terminal as Passenger Numbers Hit Record Levels
Port Tampa Bay has announced plans for a fourth cruise terminal after a year of record growth. According to a 10 Tampa Bay (WTSP) report, passenger totals reached 1.66 million…
Local NewsSeminole Hard Rock Tampa Teams Up With The Motor Enclave
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa and The Motor Enclave have announced a multi-year agreement that includes renaming the race track as Hard Rock Speedway. The partnership was revealed before thousands of…
Local News3rd Annual “Taste of Water Street” Festival Returns
The 3rd annual “Taste of Water Street” event will brighten up Tampa on Thursday, April 16, 2026. In Water Street’s lively district, guests can sample treats from over 25 of…
