Given the seriousness of the incident at Astro Skate in Brandon, Hillsborough County deputies are now actively searching for the individuals responsible for organizing the large gathering on Saturday night. Related: Over 20 Teens Arrested as Chaos Erupts at Brandon Skate Rink The brawl, captured in very explicit released video footage, erupted just before 9:30 p.m. in the skating rink's parking...
Southern Living has unveiled its prestigious list of the "12 Best Florida Beach Bars," and two beloved Tampa Bay area spots have secured their places among the Sunshine State's finest coastal watering holes. https://twitter.com/Southern_Living/status/1787829847361765745 Read: Red Lobster Files for Bankruptcy After Closing Dozens of Locations Whether you're a local seeking a laid-back hangout or a visitor planning a beachside getaway, these bars...
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) has just secured $1.2 million from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to focus on affordable housing plans in the region as part of the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) program. This funding supports phase three of BCDCOG's TOD plan, specifically targeting affordable housing around the future Lowcountry Rapid Transit System (LCRT). While no immediate physical construction...
Residents along the Grand Strand flooded social media yesterday after the appearance of a mysterious white balloon floating at 58,000 feet, sparking widespread online speculation and photo sharing. The balloon's presence evoked memories of previous incidents, like the Chinese spy balloon that was shot down over South Carolina and the ultra-low Chinese satellite that crashed off the east coast, leading...
A new beer hall is set to transform the drinking culture in downtown Summerville. Godwin’s Beer Hall, located next to Coastal Coffee Roasters at 108 E 3rd N St, has been in development for several months and is now nearing completion. Godwin’s will offer a traditional European-style experience with a curated selection of brews from over 20 countries. The venue...
A major cyber issue halted operations at South Carolina Ports Authority locations this morning, causing significant delays in the area. SC Ports officials announced that marine terminals and inland ports would delay opening until 2 p.m. on Monday. Cargo pickup and drop-off will be suspended during this period. All SC Ports’ terminals temporarily delay opening until 2 p.m. on Monday, May...
Two Mount Pleasant residents will be honored by the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame at their induction ceremony on Monday evening. Debbie Antonelli and Otto German, both from Mount Pleasant, will be recognized along with George Bennett of Clemson and Clyde Wrenn of Chester. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Antonelli's "Nothing but Net"...
A Land O’Lakes man embarked on an illegal field trip by stealing a school bus and driving it to Miami, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Daniel Saez, 32, stole a bus from the Hillsborough County School District on Saturday night. He drove it all the way to Miami before being caught on his way back to Tampa. Troopers...
Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection shortly after closing dozens of its restaurants. The seafood chain has been struggling with increasing lease and labor costs, compounded by promotions like its all-you-can-eat shrimp deal, which overwhelmed the chain financially and contributed to significant losses. https://twitter.com/PopCrave/status/1792541957920575943 Related: Red Lobster Locations in Tampa Close Abruptly The court filing reveals that Red Lobster...
Hundreds of people fighting at an Astro Skate in Brandon on Saturday night led to multiple arrests. At 9:20 p.m., off-duty deputies called the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office to the scene regarding a fight in the parking lot. A large crowd of 400 to 500 people gathered at the skating rink and nearby businesses. Despite warnings about trespassing, the crowd...