Three Tampa Bay area cities—Sarasota, Tampa, and Lakeland—are among the fastest-growing in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report. These cities ranked in the top 25 based on U.S. Census Bureau data from 2021 to 2022.
When calculating the Best Places to Live, U.S. News factors in each city's growth due to net migration, which is part of...
This summer, Charleston will finally welcome the arrival of The Dolly Llama, a renowned waffle and ice cream brand that has captured hearts elsewhere.
Founded in 2017 by Samuel Baroux and Eric Shomof, The Dolly Llama's unique inspiration stemmed from a real-life encounter with Dolly, a llama in the South of France. This lively encounter led to Dolly becoming the...
Leaders in Charleston County have been actively addressing the issue of traffic congestion on Johns Island, particularly around the Maybank Highway project. Their efforts are set to pay off, as travel in this area is expected to become significantly smoother.
Since 2004, the county has embarked on a series of improvement projects for Maybank Highway, with the third and concluding...
The city of Lakeland has denied a request from the NAACP to release police body cam footage of a confrontation between officers and 16-year-old Jahmal Hudson that occurred this past Memorial Day. The teenager faces charges of trespassing, battery on a law enforcement officer, and resisting arrest.
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Community activists accuse the officers of...
Hundreds of Historic Kenwood residents now ride public transit for free. A groundbreaking partnership between the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and the Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Association (HKNA) offers unlimited bus and trolley rides at no cost.
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This initiative provides convenient, reliable transportation for all residents, marking a new chapter for St. Petersburg.
The program covers rides to downtown St. Pete...
The South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (SC-HART) is about to conduct their largest ever series of training exercise and drills around the Charleston area this week.
Residents may notice an increased presence of fire service, law enforcement, and military personnel, as well as military helicopters and rescue boats. These activities are part of the training exercise, and there is...
A major new ordinance for a new transportation sales tax referendum just passed its first round of votes before the Charleston County Council on Tuesday evening.
The referendum aims to allocate $5.4 billion for the improvement of county roadways.
If approved, the top transportation projects for new funding would include Maybank Highway, US-17 South, Ashley River Road, Harbor View Road, US-17...
The South Carolina just topped another national ranking for move-in cities, according to moving and storage company PODS. Their latest data shows a significant trend of new residents flocking to South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia, replacing previous hotspots like Florida and Texas.
PODS reported that over 60% of the most moved-to cities are in these three southern states....
If you've ever wondered What Does Tampa Look Like from Space?, the International Space Station (ISS) has unveiled crystal-clear images of Tampa captured from over 250 miles above Earth. These breathtaking photos showcase the beauty of the Sunshine State, with a special focus on the Tampa Bay area.
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