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Roof Collapse Leaves Tampa Family Homeless Just Days Before Christmas

December 26, 2024

News Summary A roof collapse has left the Sowell family from Seminole Heights, Tampa, homeless just before Christmas. The incident, which occurred during roofing work, forced the family to find...

Tampa Tragedy: Pedestrian Loses Life in Early Morning Accident

December 24, 2024

News Summary A tragic accident in Tampa left a 35-year-old pedestrian dead after being struck by a truck around 2:45 a.m. at Howard Avenue and Horatio Street. Eyewitnesses reported that...

Dallas Cowboys Defeat Buccaneers 26-24 in Close Game

December 24, 2024

News Summary In a thrilling Sunday Night Football game, the Dallas Cowboys edged out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-24, displaying exceptional offensive strategies and resilience. Despite the loss, the Buccaneers...

Atlanta Falcons Seize NFC South Lead with Big Win

December 24, 2024

News Summary In Week 16, the Atlanta Falcons decisively defeated the New York Giants 34-7, claiming the top spot in the NFC South division. This victory improves their record to...

Tragic Murder-Suicide Shakes New Tampa Neighborhood

December 23, 2024

Tragic Murder-Suicide Shocks New Tampa Community New Tampa, Florida — A tragic incident involving a murder-suicide has left the community in shock. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is actively...

Tampa Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting Leaving One Dead

December 23, 2024

Tampa Investigates Fatal Shooting Incident Tampa, Florida, is the scene of a grave investigation following a tragic shooting that occurred early in the morning hours of December 20, 2024. The...

Dallas Cowboys Defeat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-24 in an Intense Showdown

December 23, 2024

Dallas Cowboys Upset Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-24 in Thrilling Match Dallas, TX – January 7, 2024 The Dallas Cowboys showcased their resilience on Sunday night, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...

Tampa Welcomes Sunny Afternoon After Foggy Morning, Airport Expansion Begins

December 23, 2024

Tampa Experiences Foggy Start Ahead of Sunny Afternoon This morning in Tampa, residents woke up to dense fog that blanketed the area. According to meteorologist Shay Ryan, the fog is...

Mystery of the Speeding Santa Unraveled in Citrus County as Authorities Seek Identifying Information

December 23, 2024

TAMPA, Fla. — Mystery of the Speeding Santa Unraveled In a bizarre incident that caught the attention of authorities and the public, a motorcyclist dressed as Santa Claus was spotted...

BUSINESS

Tampa’s Urban Transformation Underway

December 26, 2024

News Summary Tampa is set for a major transformation with local developer Darryl Shaw’s ambitious plans for 2025. From enhancing public transportation to the Gasworx project in Ybor City, the...

Christmas Day Store Hours Unwrapped for Tampa Bay Residents

December 26, 2024

News Summary As Christmas Day approaches, Tampa Bay residents should prepare for shopping and dining options. Most grocery and big box stores like Publix and Target will be closed, leaving...

Levi Thompson Appointed New Dean of USF’s College of Engineering

December 25, 2024

News Summary The University of South Florida has appointed Levi Thompson as the new dean of its College of Engineering starting August 2025. Thompson brings extensive experience, having previously served...

Norwalt Expands Operations in Hillsborough County

December 24, 2024

News Summary Norwalt, a New Jersey-based automation machinery manufacturer, is expanding its operations in Hillsborough County, Florida. The company announced the opening of a new 28,000-square-foot facility at Crossroads Logistics...

Tampa Police Department Receives New Volkswagen Atlas Donation Ahead of Holidays

December 23, 2024

Tampa Police Department Receives Generous Holiday Donation TAMPA, Fla. — In a heartwarming gesture just in time for the holidays, the Tampa Police Department was gifted a brand-new 2024 Volkswagen...

Tampa Police Department Receives Generous Vehicle Donation from Kuhn Automotive

December 22, 2024

Tampa Police Department Receives Early Christmas Gift from Kuhn Automotive Tampa, Fla. — December 19, 2024 The Tampa Police Department (TPD) received a generous holiday gift this week in the...

Tampa Bay Residents Seek Serenity Amid Holiday Celebrations

December 22, 2024

Tampa Bay: Finding Peace Amidst the Festivities In Tampa Bay, Florida, where the weather is forecasted to be sunny with a high of 64°F, the community is reflecting on where...

St. Petersburg’s Tampa Bay Rays Explore Relocation Options Following Hurricane Damage

December 20, 2024

St. Petersburg Faces Uncertain Future as Tampa Bay Rays Seek New Home On May 25, 2023, the Tampa Bay Rays celebrated a hard-fought victory against the Toronto Blue Jays at...

Humidity Levels Rise in Tampa as Holiday Shopping Begins

December 20, 2024

Humidity Levels Rise in Tampa as Holiday Shopping Begins Tampa, Florida – Residents of Tampa woke up this morning to mild temperatures and a notably muggier atmosphere than usual for...

Events/What's Happening

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Announces Real Music Series Return

December 26, 2024

News Summary Tampa residents can look forward to the return of the Real Music Series at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay from January 6 to February 22, 2025. This beloved concert...

Jim Gaffigan Brings New Perspectives to Comedy with ‘Dark Pale’

December 26, 2024

News Summary Comedian Jim Gaffigan premiered his tenth special, ‘Dark Pale,’ in Tampa, exploring deeper themes while still delivering laughter. Released on Amazon Prime Video, this latest work showcases Gaffigan’s...

Florida Prepares for the Coldest Christmas in Decades

December 25, 2024

News Summary As Florida gears up for Christmas, residents from Jacksonville to Miami brace for a dramatic drop in temperatures. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts that high temperatures...

Brandon Seafood Festival Set for January 2025

December 24, 2024

News Summary The 32nd Annual Brandon Seafood Festival is scheduled for January 18, 2025, at Rotary’s Camp Florida. This family-friendly event promises a seafood buffet, entertainment, and activities for all...

Tampa Honors Remarkable Female Leaders at 2024 Women Who Win Awards

December 24, 2024

News Summary The 2024 Women Who Win Awards held in Tampa celebrated the achievements of female leaders across numerous sectors. Nearly 600 attended the ceremony at the Seminole Hard Rock...

Finding Serenity: Tampa Bay Residents Discover Peaceful Retreats This Holiday Season

December 23, 2024

Tampa Bay: Finding Pockets of Peace This Holiday Season This holiday season, residents of Tampa Bay are discovering tranquil spots that offer a sense of comfort and peace amidst the...

Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers Set for Intense Rivalry Matchup

December 22, 2024

Tampa Bay to Face Florida in High-Stakes Hockey Showdown In a highly anticipated matchup, the Tampa Bay Lightning will host the Florida Panthers on Sunday afternoon. This game marks the...

Cold Weather Shelters Open in Tampa as Temperatures Plummet into the 40s

December 22, 2024

Tampa, Fla. – Cold Weather Shelters Open for the Community As temperatures in Tampa are predicted to drop into the 40s on Saturday night, local officials are taking steps to...

Tampa International Airport Breaks Ground on New Airside D to Boost Capacity and International Flights

December 21, 2024

Tampa Officials Break Ground on New Airside D at International Airport TAMPA, Fla. – On Wednesday, officials at Tampa International Airport (TPA) celebrated a significant milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony...

CRIME

Roof Collapse Leaves Tampa Family Homeless Just Days Before Christmas

December 26, 2024

News Summary A roof collapse has left the Sowell family from Seminole Heights, Tampa, homeless just before Christmas. The incident, which occurred during roofing work, forced the family to find...

Tampa Tragedy: Pedestrian Loses Life in Early Morning Accident

December 24, 2024

News Summary A tragic accident in Tampa left a 35-year-old pedestrian dead after being struck by a truck around 2:45 a.m. at Howard Avenue and Horatio Street. Eyewitnesses reported that...

Tragic Murder-Suicide Shakes New Tampa Neighborhood

December 23, 2024

Tragic Murder-Suicide Shocks New Tampa Community New Tampa, Florida — A tragic incident involving a murder-suicide has left the community in shock. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is actively...

Tampa Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting Leaving One Dead

December 23, 2024

Tampa Investigates Fatal Shooting Incident Tampa, Florida, is the scene of a grave investigation following a tragic shooting that occurred early in the morning hours of December 20, 2024. The...

Mystery of the Speeding Santa Unraveled in Citrus County as Authorities Seek Identifying Information

December 23, 2024

TAMPA, Fla. — Mystery of the Speeding Santa Unraveled In a bizarre incident that caught the attention of authorities and the public, a motorcyclist dressed as Santa Claus was spotted...

15-Year-Old Charged with Murder Following Fatal Shooting of Peer in Tampa

December 23, 2024

Tampa, Florida – 15-Year-Old Arrested for Teen Murder In a tragic incident that has deeply affected the community, 15-year-old Jahmir Moore was arrested for the murder of 14-year-old Jevario Buie...

Tampa’s Foggy Mornings Clear for Airport Expansion and Holiday Caution

December 22, 2024

Tampa Experiences Foggy Mornings as Airport Expansion Begins Tampa is waking up to a foggy morning today, with visibility expected to improve by the afternoon. This weather is anticipated to...

Tampa Under Investigation After Fatal Shooting Leaves One Man Dead

December 22, 2024

Tampa Investigates Fatal Shooting Incident Tampa is currently under investigation following a tragic shooting incident that occurred early in the morning on December 20, 2024. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office...

Tragedy in Tampa: 15-Year-Old Charged with Murder of 14-Year-Old Following Shooting Incident

December 22, 2024

Tampa, Florida: Tragedy Strikes as 15-Year-Old Charged with Murder of 14-Year-Old In a tragic incident in Tampa, Florida, a 15-year-old boy named Jahmir Moore has been arrested and charged with...

POLITICS

Pinellas County Commission Greenlights $312 Million Stadium Bonds for Tampa Bay Rays

December 20, 2024

Pinellas County Commission Approves $312 Million Stadium Bonds In Pinellas County, a significant decision was made today affecting the future of the Tampa Bay Rays. The Pinellas County Commission voted...

St. Petersburg Approves $312 Million Plan for New Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Amid Rising Costs Concerns

December 20, 2024

St. Petersburg Moves Forward with $312 Million for Tampa Bay Rays Stadium St. Petersburg, Fla. – In a significant decision, the Pinellas County Commission voted to approve a plan that...

Tampa’s Veterans Treatment Court Pioneers Innovative Support System for Returning Soldiers

December 20, 2024

Tampa Launches Groundbreaking Veterans Treatment Court TAMPA, Fla. — On October 1, 2013, the 13th Judicial Circuit Court initiated the Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) program, aiming to assist veterans in...

St. Petersburg Secures Funding for New $1.3 Billion Tampa Bay Rays Ballpark

December 18, 2024

St. Petersburg Approves Financing for New Tampa Bay Rays Ballpark St. Petersburg, Fla. – The Pinellas County Commission has given the green light to provide its share of financing for...

Hillsborough County Law Enforcement Arrests Nearly 20 Individuals in Major Crime Operation

December 15, 2024

Hillsborough County, Florida Sees Arrests in Joint Law Enforcement Operation On December 13, 2023, Hillsborough County officials arrested nearly 20 individuals, including a 19-year-old man, as part of a collaborative...

Brandon Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing $14,400 from Republican Party

December 14, 2024

Brandon Man Arrested for Theft from Republican Party Brandon, FL – December 12, 2024 The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has arrested Patrick Bailey, the former Treasurer of the Hillsborough...

Brandon Man Arrested for Misappropriating $14,400 from Republican Party Funds

December 14, 2024

Brandon Man Arrested for Misappropriating Funds from Republican Party In Brandon, Florida, Patrick Bailey, the former treasurer of the Hillsborough County Republican Party, has been arrested for his involvement in...

Tampa Judge Refuses Self-Defense Claim in Fatal Dog Park Shooting Amid Hate Crime Allegations

December 13, 2024

Tampa Judge Denies ‘Stand Your Ground’ Motion in Hate Crime Case TAMPA, Fla. – A judge in Tampa has denied a “stand your ground” motion for a man accused of...

St. Petersburg Enhances Wastewater Treatment Resilience in Response to Hurricane Risks

December 10, 2024

St. Petersburg Tackles Wastewater Treatment Resilience Amid Hurricane Threats St. Petersburg, Florida, is taking significant steps to address vulnerabilities in its wastewater treatment facilities after two recent hurricanes forced shutdowns...

SPORTS

Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers Set for Intense Rivalry Matchup

December 22, 2024

Tampa Bay to Face Florida in High-Stakes Hockey Showdown In a highly anticipated matchup, the Tampa Bay Lightning will host the Florida Panthers on Sunday afternoon. This game marks the...

Tampa Set to Host Exciting Welterweight Clash at UFC Fight Night on December 16, 2024

December 14, 2024

Tampa to Host High-Stakes Welterweight Showdown at UFC Fight Night On Saturday, December 16, 2024, the city of Tampa, Florida, will welcome a thrilling evening of mixed martial arts as...

Tampa Set to Host Thrilling UFC Final Fight Card of 2024

December 12, 2024

Tampa Welcomes UFC Final Fight Card of 2024 In Tampa, Florida, the final showdown of the 2024 UFC season is set to ignite on Saturday night at the Amalie Arena....

Tampa Bay Rays to Play Season Opener at Yankees’ Steinbrenner Field After Hurricane Damage to Tropicana Field

December 10, 2024

Tampa Bay Rays Adjust to New Home After Hurricane Damage Tampa, Florida – The Tampa Bay Rays are set to kick off their season in an unexpected location due to...

Tampa Bay Downs Set to Feature Thrilling Juvenile Races on December 7

December 8, 2024

Tampa Bay Downs Anticipates Exciting Juvenile Races on December 7 Tampa Bay, Florida – The spotlight will shine on 2-year-old thoroughbreds at Tampa Bay Downs this weekend as nine races...

Tampa Offers License-Free Fishing Day for Anglers on November 30

December 2, 2024

Tampa Welcomes Anglers for License-Free Fishing Day Who, What, Where, When, Why Tampa, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is giving fishing enthusiasts a special opportunity...

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