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Lightning strikes: Bay area doctor explains impacts after a person is struck
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A 16-year-old girl is in serious condition after she was one of four teenagers injured by a lightning strike in St. Petersburg on Thursday, and a pediatric doctor shared how lightning impacts your body. Lightning is a part of living in Florida, especially in the Tampa...
Florida's IMG Academy has 14 Olympians from 11 countries and territories competing in Paris
At IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, some 4,600 miles from Paris, they’ll be watching the Summer Olympics with tons of interest. And for good reason. The school has 14 alums in the Paris Games, representing 11 countries and territories. Australia’s Josh Green (basketball) Canada’s Dwight Powell (basketball)
Social media influencer known as ‘Petty Levels’ dies in Tampa at 23
Mia Armaj Bennett, a social media influencer and musician from Philadelphia who rose to prominence with short videos of her freestyling, died in Tampa last week, according to state officials and family. She was 23 years old. Bennett, known online as “Petty Levels,” was found dead on July 19 in...
Julio Foolio Honored By His Mother With Huge Tattoo Of His Face
Julio Foolio‘s mother has paid tribute to her late son with a massive tattoo of his face. A tattoo artist named Power took to Instagram earlier this week to showcase the fresh ink, which depicts a portrait of the Florida rapper and covers the inside of Sandrikas Mays’ left forearm.
Popular craft brewery files Chapter 11 bankruptcy for an unusual reason
The popularity of craft beer in the past 10 years has led to a significant increase in the opening of breweries and taprooms across the U.S. The number of craft brewers grew from about 4,803 in 2015 to about 9,761 in 2023, according to the Brewers Association. The U.S. craft...
Randy Arozarena watches Rays game from stands after being traded
In the early morning hours on Friday the Tampa Bay Rays traded one of their best players, outfielder Randy Arozarena, to the Seattle Mariners for two prospects.On Friday night, Arozarena spent a few innings in the stands watching his former teammates play the Cincinnati Reds before officially saying goodbye to Tampa and its fans. Randy Arozarena watched a few innings of the Rays game from the stands and said goodbye to fans pic.twitter.com/PGgVUGYbHS— MLB (@MLB) July 27, 2024 Randy as a fan I AM UNWELL pic.twitter.com/wiJxhnOz3z— Bally Sports Sun: Rays (@BallyRays) July 26, 2024 That is not the type of thing you...
Miami imam's sermon sparks debate over school vouchers and the First Amendment
A Jewish lawmaker is calling for Governor Ron DeSantis’ Administration to take action against a Muslim school that receives taxpayer-funded vouchers. Republican Representative Randy Fine is incensed by the school leader’s inflammatory remarks against Jewish people -- and by the state’s apparent lack of action since those remarks came to light.
The News-Press, Naples Daily News journalists win state awards for excellence
From coverage of a crash that killed five teens to a video of a manatee rescue, The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently collected 17 awards from the Florida Society of News Editors at a ceremony in Orlando. Overall, the USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida ― of which the Naples Daily News and The...
Housing, development dominate Sarasota City Commission District 1 Tiger Bay forum
The banquet hall of Michael’s on East was occupied on Thursday afternoon by about 125 of Sarasota’s elite players in business and politics. City commissioners, government officials and representatives from influential development firms rubbed elbows and enjoyed salmon and black olive salads and iced tea for lunch. The venue and clientele contrasted with the voters of Sarasota’s City Commission District 1, who make up the most diverse and lowest income city residents. Nevertheless, the suit-and-tie crowd...
Sarasota School Board candidates field questions at public forum in Venice
All five candidates for two Sarasota School Board seats in Aug. 20's primary election participated in a public forum in Venice on Friday afternoon. Incumbent District 3 school board member Tom Edwards and challengers Greg Wood and Thomas Babicz sat beside one another while incumbent District 2 school board chairwoman Karen Rose sat beside her challenger, Liz Barker. The five candidates fielded questions from a moderator and audience members during the 90-minute forum. ...
Sarasota unveils new all-terrain wheelchair for disabled individuals at Lido Beach
The city of Sarasota showed off a new, all-terrain wheelchair this week that will allow people with disabilities easier access to the sand on Lido Beach. The EcoRover is an electric, tracked chair the user controls with a joystick or by a companion with a remote control. During a press conference, the official who oversees city compliance with federal disability access requirements, Jake Brown, demonstrated how easily the chair moves across the sand. ...
Universal Orlando Unveils Exclusive 'Florida Unlimited Days Ticket' for Local Residents
Florida locals, it's time to buckle up for a wild ride as Universal Orlando Resort has just dropped a bombshell of an offer exclusively for you. For $199 plus tax, the "Florida Unlimited Days Ticket" is knocking on your door, bidding you to hop between the Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios any day you please, right up until the twilight of December 18, as reported by ClickOrlando.
Florida Humanities selects Key West Art & Historical Society to host Smithsonian Institution Food Exhibition in 2026
The Key West Art & Historical Society has been selected as a recipient of a new exhibition partnership program, “Exhibition Starter Kit: FOOD,” which captures and shares local narratives on food. KWAHS is one of eight non-profit organizations in the state that received funding in June from Florida Humanities, to create the exhibitions, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Traveling Exhibition Service. The KWAHS exhibit will be titled “FOOD: Celebrating Conch Cuisine.” ...
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