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Man claims self defense after shooting at Tampa laundromat: TPD
TAMPA, Fla. - A person was shot at a laundromat in Tampa early Friday morning, and the man who pulled the trigger claims it was in self-defense, authorities say. According to the Tampa Police Department, an elderly man told police he shot someone in self-defense at a laundromat near the intersection of 34th Street and 7th Avenue at around 2:15 a.m. on Friday.
Pinellas teen accused of randomly shooting, killing woman; father arrested: Deputies
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A 14-year-old boy was arrested for first-degree murder after deputies said he randomly shot and killed a woman in Pinellas County on Thursday. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said Jaevion Darrell Harvey, 14, was arrested along with his father, 37-year-old Jarvis Spencer, who deputies said the teen got the gun from.
Florida gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.44 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 1 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.81 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
Florida Braces for Increased Rain and High Temperatures Along I-95
Melbourne, FL – Higher rain chances are expected today in central Florida, especially along the sea breeze as it pushes inland this afternoon. Residents should prepare for hot weather with heat index values reaching up to 106 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the US National Weather Service Melbourne Florida, the...
Alabama Man Claims Million Dollar Jackpot In Florida Lottery
This is exactly why I never miss an opportunity to buy some scratch-off tickets when I'm on my way to the beach, or anywhere else that sells scratch-off tickets. The 500X THE CASH game is a $50 game with a top prize of $25 million, which is the largest ever offered on a Florida Scratch-Off game, and the best odds to become an instant millionaire. The game's overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50. Scratch-Off games are an essential part of the Lottery's portfolio of games, accounting for around 77% of ticket sales. Scratch-Off games have generated more than $17.69 billion for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) since their inception.
Previews: CATS, YOUNG ACTORS EDITION at Ovations Dance Repertory Company
This Saturday, July 27, Ovations Dance Repertory Company is set to dazzle audiences with their purr-fect rendition of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS, Young Actors Edition, at Dunedin High School. In her first musical lead role, Grace Hafer plays the iconic role of Grizabella. Her reaction to being cast as Grizabella...
Florida’s back-to-school tax-free shopping holiday approaching
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Florida’s back-to-school tax-free shopping holiday begins next Monday, July 29. Shoppers can buy individual school supply items for less than $50, learning aids for under $30, clothes and shoes for less than $100, and electronics for less than $1500 all without paying sales taxes. The holiday runs until August 11. […]
Joe DeLuca inducted into Florida Press Association Hall of Fame
Early in Joe DeLuca’s newspaper career, his father shared a piece of advice. “Do every job like it’s the last job you’ll ever have,” he said. DeLuca, president of the Tampa Bay Times, did just that. On Friday, the longtime Times executive was inducted into the Florida Press Association Hall of Fame for his service to the state’s journalism industry.
Audubon Celebrates new islands in its Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuaries System
A generous donation from Mahaffey Management, LLC, adds three mangrove spoil islands to the Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuaries System and brings the total number of islands up to 28. The islands, spread across Tampa and Sarasota bays, host thousands of breeding pairs of 29 species – among the largest and most diverse coastal bird populations in the state.
Casey’s buys nearly 200 stores in Texas, Alabama, Florida and Mississippi
(Radio Iowa) – The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store officially announced the acquisition today (Friday) of 198 stores in the southern U-S that includes 148 in Texas and 50 in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. . Casey’s is purchasing the CEFCO convenience stores for more than $1.145-BILLION dollars. Casey’s C-E-O Darin Rebelez talked about the purchase in a conference call for investors. “This acquisition will quickly expand Casey’s presence in Texas, a very attractive market for Casey’s, in addition we’ll be able to expand our footprint further into the South as well,” he says.
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