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Scattered Showers and Storms Expected in Tampa Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Tampa area today, with temperatures reaching highs of 90°F and lows around 78°F. The rain ...
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Sarasota County Moves to Restore Midnight Pass After 40 Years
Sarasota County officials are moving forward with plans to restore Midnight Pass, which has been closed since 1983, due to concerns over stagnant wate...
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North Port's Warm Mineral Springs Park to Undergo $9 Million Revitalization
North Port's Warm Mineral Springs Park is set to undergo significant improvements following a unanimous vote by city commissioners to restore historic...
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Bay Area couple celebrates 70th wedding anniversary
Bob and Lucille Alloca celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in Sarasota, Florida, reflecting on their journey together since they first met as te...
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Uhuru Group Members Convicted of Conspiracy with Russian Agents
Four members of the Uhuru group in St. Petersburg were convicted of conspiracy involving Russian agents to interfere in American politics but acquitte...
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Uber Driver's Trial for Sexual Assault of Passenger Begins in Tampa
The trial of Uber driver Steeve Louis began in Tampa, Florida, where he faces charges of sexually assaulting a passenger using a deceptive scheme invo...
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Rising Rental Scams Targeting Tampa Bay Families Seeking Affordable Housing
Rental scams are on the rise in Tampa Bay as families seek affordable housing options. Scammers are reposting legitimate rental listings at lower pric...
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FBI Busts Alleged Cocaine Smuggling Ring in Town 'N' Country, Florida
The FBI conducted a raid in Town 'N' Country, Florida, where they dismantled an alleged cocaine smuggling ring. Four individuals were arrested, includ...
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Hillsborough Residents Demand Funding for Affordable Housing Amid Budget Cuts
Hillsborough County residents expressed their concerns over affordable housing funding during a recent budget hearing, particularly regarding the prop...
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University of Tampa Rebrands as 'UTampa' to Enhance Identity
The University of Tampa has rebranded itself by dropping its shorthand nickname 'UT' in favor of 'UTampa' to distinguish itself from other universitie...
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Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Boater Off Pinellas County Coast
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for 70-year-old Bert Erwin, who went missing while sailing from Marco Island to the Pinellas County coast. Hi...
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Traffic Expected Near Tampa Convention Center During Tampa Bay Comic Convention
Traffic delays and increased parking demand are expected near the Tampa Convention Center from August 23 to 25 due to the Tampa Bay Comic Convention, ...
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Ybor City's Historic 7th Avenue Goes Back to its Roots, Returning to a Brick Str...
Ybor City's Historic 7th Avenue has been restored to its original brick surface after more than 60 years, part of the 7th Avenue Bricking Project. The...
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Student Found with Two Handguns Arrested at Blake High School
A 15-year-old student was arrested at Blake High School in Tampa after being found in possession of two loaded handguns. The discovery occurred during...
Sports
Deshaun Watson denies sexual assault allegations, says lawsuit was a surprise
Deshaun Watson, the Cleveland Browns quarterback, strongly denies allegations of sexual assault made against him in a civil lawsuit. The lawsuit, file...
Sports
UF, UCF kick off conference play; UM is on a roll and FSU, USF look to rebound
UCF and Florida are set to kick off their conference play in Week 3 of the college football season, with UCF currently undefeated. Meanwhile, Florida ...
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Hillsborough Schools Launches School Bus Camera Enforcement System
Hillsborough County Schools has officially launched a camera enforcement system on 1,000 school buses to enhance safety by capturing drivers who fail ...
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Georgia Republican Leader Seeks Changes After School Shooting, but Democrats Dem...
Georgia's state House speaker, Jon Burns, announced plans to introduce new policies aimed at enhancing student mental health and gun safety following ...
Finance
U.S. Filings for Unemployment Benefits Increase Slightly but Remain Historically...
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits increased slightly to 230,000 for the week ending September 7, 2024, according to the Labor Department. Despite...
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Universal Orlando to Add New 'Wicked'-Inspired Experiences
Universal Orlando Resort is set to introduce new "Wicked"-themed experiences and merchandise in October, coinciding with the release of the highly ant...