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The Jeopardy champion looks like the love child of Weezer and AAR
I've said it many times on air, but I'm a huge Jeopardy fan. I feel so old saying this, but there are fewer ways to unwind at the end of the day than with dinner watching Jeopardy followed by Wheel of Fortune on ABC on weeknights. As I…
MILES TO GO: BEFORE GPS… WE WERE LOST
A machine replaced me. Alleluia. I couldn't be happier.
I'm no longer in charge of road navigation, having thankfully outsourced the (non-paying) work to the satellite-directed voice that lives in my phone and car. (To be clear, I was…
South Florida should build more homes, not blame vacation rentals for high rents
For decades, hotels and vacation rentals have helped welcome visitors to South Florida and, in turn, supported one of the state's biggest job-creating industries: tourism.Given this story, it's disappointing to see the January 13 editorial,…
Indian Rocks Beach Commissioners Discuss Rental Regulations
TAMPA, Fla. - There was standing room only as the City of Indian Rocks Beach Commission discussed details of an upcoming ordinance intended to regulate short-term rentals.
Some residents have raised concerns about the number of vacation…
Indian Rocks Beach plans to modify short-term rentals
This issue has divided neighborhoods, with street signs along the streets.
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. — The Indian Rocks Beach Municipal Commission is seeking to regulate short-term rentals, like Airbnbs. The subject…
NFL Stars Advocate to End Abuse and Human Trafficking with It’s a Penalty Campaign
Today, It's a penalty launched its 14th global campaign before the Super Bowl LVII focused on harnessing the power of sport to prevent abuse, exploitation and human trafficking.
Through partnerships with Hilton Hotels, IHG Hotels &…
Short-term rental changes may occur at Indian Rocks Beach
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. — Residents and landlords will have a chance to speak to city commissioners on Tuesday night regarding an influx of short-term rentals and Airbnbs in the beach town.
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Town meeting set for…
Florida gasoline prices rise 15 cents in a week
Gasoline prices in the Sunshine State are on the rise again.The average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded fuel in Florida rose 15 cents last week to $3.41, a new high for 2023, according to a statement from AAA, The Auto Club Group. The…
An Airbnb for boats and 5 other ways to sail around Tampa Bay
Whether you're trying to impress your out-of-town guests, celebrating a special occasion, or just having a fun weekend on the water, hopping on a boat somewhere around Tampa Bay is a great option. But where to start ?You don't need a…
An Airbnb for boats and 5 other ways to sail around Tampa Bay
Published January 23|UpdatedYesterdayWhether you're trying to impress your out-of-town guests, celebrating a special occasion, or just having a fun weekend on the water, hopping on a boat somewhere around Tampa Bay is a great option. But…
An Airbnb for boats and 6 other ways to sail around Tampa Bay
Whether you're trying to impress your out-of-town guests, celebrating a special occasion, or just having a fun weekend on the water, hopping on a boat somewhere around Tampa Bay is a great option. But where to start ?You don't need a…
RV Enthusiasts Flock to Bay Area as RV Show Kicks Off
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - More than 1,500 RV owners camp at the Florida State Fairgrounds this week for the annual Florida RV Super Show.
The show is the official start of the RV season in the United States
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Rantanen and Lehkonen lead Avalanche past Flames 4-1
CALGARY, Alta. (AP) — Mikko Rantanen and Artturi Lehkonen each scored two goals, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Wednesday night.Nathan MacKinnon, JT Compher and Devon Toews each had two assists as Colorado…
Problems with short-term vacation rentals in Florida persist; will there ever be a statewide…
At a city commission meeting last fall in Indian Rocks Beach, Pinellas County, local resident Jerry Newton's frustration was evident. The problem? Short term vacation rentals in its community.
"Yet…
McDavid scores, Oilers beat Kraken 5-2 for 4th straight win
EDMONTON, Alta. (AP) — Zach Hyman had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.Connor McDavid, Derek Ryan, Warren Foegele and Ryan McLeod also scored for the…
Florida is home to 9 of the 21 most expensive U.S. rental markets, FAU research finds
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The cost of rent is high and has been for some time, especially in Florida. While housing costs remain a major driver of headline inflation, a new study from Florida Atlantic University takes a look at why…
Guide to Orioles Spring Training in Sarasota
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In just over four weeks, the first normal spring training in four years is set to begin in Sarasota. Pitchers and receivers will report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex on February 15eand the…
FAA suspends all domestic flights on Wednesday, impacting air travel across the United States
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The FAA took the extreme step early Wednesday morning of grounding all departing flights from all airlines across the country.
The FAA said a critical system that provides pre-flight information to pilots has…
This entrepreneur runs Airbnbs across Tampa Bay. Here are his short-term rental tips
Websites like Airbnb and VRBO have taken the hospitality industry by storm, making it easier than ever for owners to rent out their homes to their guests.According to AirDNA, a website that tracks data from several short-term rental…
This entrepreneur runs Airbnbs across Tampa Bay. Here are his short-term rental tips
Websites like Airbnb and VRBO have taken the hospitality industry by storm, making it easier than ever for owners to rent out their homes to their guests.According to AirDNA, a website that tracks data from several short-term rental…
California Governor Projects $22.5 Billion Budget Deficit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California faces a projected $22.5 billion budget shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday, just days into his second term. That's a sharp turnaround from last year's $98 billion…
Parent Booking.com CEO talks travel and leadership
The travel recovery helped Booking Holdings Inc. post quarterly profits, and Wall Street expects the company to post even stronger profits this year.
The company, which operates its namesake website, Booking.com, as well as Priceline, Kayak…
Bucs’ Brady breaks own record but suffers first losing season
ATLANTA (AP) — Tom Brady never tired of breaking records — even his own.He finished Sunday with a different record than he's ever had: a loser. Brady broke his own NFL mark for most single-season completions, quickly earning the…
Suspected York County hijacker faces new charges in Maryland
Suspected con artist Phuong Nguyen-Davis failed to attend her final hearing in York County, which resulted in a warrant being issued for her arrest.The reason?She was actually in Howard County, Maryland, that day for a court appearance on…
Host your home on Airbnb during the holiday season
As we're about to tie 2022 with a bow, it's the perfect time to host your place on Airbnb to earn some extra income this holiday season. With Airbnb Winter 2022 Release, which introduced Airbnb Setup and updated AirCover for hosts, it's…
New Israeli government pledges to develop tourism in the West Bank
The tourism minister in Israel's new radical government vowed on Sunday to invest in West Bank development, calling the occupied area "our local Tuscany".
Haim Katz made the comments days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new…
New Israeli government pledges to develop tourism in the West Bank
The tourism minister in Israel's new radical government vowed on Sunday to invest in West Bank development, calling the occupied area "our local Tuscany".
Haim Katz made the comments days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new…
Here’s how to vote for 1 of the 3 names
Posted December 30, 2022|UpdatedDecember 31, 2022The 21-foot flamingo sculpture at Tampa International Airport will soon have a name. A month and more than 65,000 entries after the airport launched the competition, the three finalists…
Out of Tampa Bay, ex-Tesla executive bets on electric boats
While Tesla helped usher in electric cars, a Tampa Bay company is looking to do the same for boating.Blue Innovations Group, founded by former Tesla global manufacturing head Chuan "John" Vo, works from Pinellas Park on a 30-foot-long boat…
Out of Tampa Bay, ex-Tesla executive bets on electric boats
While Tesla helped usher in electric cars, a Tampa Bay company is looking to do the same for boating.Blue Innovations Group, founded by former Tesla global manufacturing head Chuan "John" Vo, works from Pinellas Park on a 30-foot-long boat…