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LIVE CHAT: Tropical storm expected to form in the Gulf soon
A tropical storm named Helene is projected to form in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane, making landfall on the Gulf C...
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Hurricane Watch Issued for Florida Gulf Coast as Major Hurricane Expected
A Hurricane Watch has been issued for the Florida Gulf Coast as a tropical system is expected to intensify into a major hurricane by Thursday. Meteoro...
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Sarasota, Manatee communities still recovering from flooding now prepare for new...
Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency as Sarasota and Manatee counties prepare for the potential impact of Tropical Cyclon...
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Pinellas commissioners to decide on local state of emergency ahead of Potential ...
Pinellas County commissioners are convening an emergency meeting to consider declaring a State of Local Emergency in response to Potential Tropical Cy...
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Pinellas County man becomes pro at helping others harden their homes ahead of bi...
Jeff Fuller assists residents in the Tampa Bay area in preparing their homes for potential storm impacts, utilizing his experience from last year's fl...
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Former youth group leader, HCSO deputy accused of child molestation: ‘Appalled a...
A former deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, who also served as a youth group pastor, has been arrested on charges of child molestat...
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Tampa and Hillsborough officials monitor pumping stations ahead of expecting sto...
Tampa and Hillsborough County officials are actively preparing for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine by monitoring pumping stations and opening sandbag ...
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Ruskin residents impacted by Debby concerned over flooding from tropical system
Residents in Ruskin, Florida, are increasingly worried about potential flooding as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Debby and recent heavy r...
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‘It’s a calling’: The challenges Clearwater Beach lifeguard face protecting para...
Clearwater Beach lifeguards play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of millions of tourists flocking to the area each year. With record-breaking to...
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Bay Area moving, storage companies see increased demand ahead of tropical system
Tampa Bay area moving and storage companies are experiencing a surge in demand as residents prepare for an impending tropical storm. Key areas affecte...
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Dade City man convicted of murder at 14, then exonerated, hopes to make most of ...
A Pasco County man, Harleme Larry, was convicted of murder at 14 and sentenced to life in prison, but he was exonerated in 2019. Now a free man, Larry...
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Man killed in shooting, Tampa police investigating
A man was shot and killed in a Tampa neighborhood on Monday night, prompting a police investigation. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regardin...
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Hurricane Watch and Storm Surge Watch in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County is currently under a Hurricane Watch and Storm Surge Watch as the City of Tampa monitors tropical weather activity. Residents are ...
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Tampa Ramping Up Storm Preparedness Ahead of Severe Weather
The City of Tampa is proactively preparing for the potential impact of Hurricane Helene by opening sandbag distribution sites starting September 24 at...
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Crews Prepare Stormwater System for Storm
Preparations are being made in Tampa as the city gears up for the anticipated Hurricane Helene. Stormwater crews are focused on ensuring that drainage...
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‘Impossible fight’: A Tampa neighborhood’s grassroots effort to save its wetland...
A grassroots movement in a Tampa neighborhood is rallying against a developer's plans to pave over wetlands for new townhomes along the Hillsborough R...
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Hezbollah hits back with rockets as it declares an 'open-ended battle' with Isra...
Hezbollah launched over 100 rockets into northern Israel in response to Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, declaring an "open-ended battle" against Israel...
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Leader against Pinellas transit tax will sit on bus agency board
Barbara Haselden, a known critic of public transit initiatives in Pinellas County, is set to join the board of the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority...
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Hillsborough County Schools seeks to reassure parents after threats
Hillsborough County Schools is reassuring parents about safety measures in light of recent school shooting threats. The district utilizes the Centegix...
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As curriculum demands increase, Florida schools seek ways to fit it all in
Florida schools are adapting to increasing curriculum demands by integrating social studies and reading through a newly implemented humanities block. ...