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The traditional Epiphany Celebration takes place in Tarpon Springs on Saturday. It will be the 118th year the days-long event will take place.

The Epiphany celebration and cross dive is happening this Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. Here's a list of events for Tarpon Springs' Greek Orthodox tradition.

A Tampa Bay area city was recently named one of the best "off-the-beaten-path destinations in the United States.

Storm surge and high tide from Hurricane Idalia have forced Sponge Docks businesses in Tarpon Springs to clean up in its aftermath.

The Category 3 hurricane brought near-record storm surge to Tampa Bay’s waterfronts.

Several low-lying streets and businesses were also inundated early Wednesday.

TARPON SPRINGS — Sam Caudle trudged through the ankle-deep water covering the sidewalk, dragging along a small cart packed with a shop vacuum and bucket. He and his family had moved to New Port Richey earlier in the year and were selling their old house in Tarpon Springs, where several low-lying streets flooded Wednesday morning as Hurricane Idalia passed the area. Off Pineapple Street, the ...

Opa! Here are the iconic North Pinellas staples you can’t miss, plus our favorite hidden gems.

Tarpon Springs, Florida was put on the map in the early 1900s thanks to its successful sponge diving industry run mostly by Greek immigrants, Today, the town remains a haven for Greek Americans, with dozens of authentic restaurants and a community committed to carrying Greek traditions forward. Keep reading for our guide to the town.

From spelunking to snorkeling to sponging, here are 14 of the best things to do in Florida.