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Expansive waterfront restaurant and tiki bar opening this summer in Gulfport
A group of proven local restaurateurs are bringing their talents to Gulfport and opening a multi-faceted restaurant and bar in one of the city’s most desirable venues. Stormrunners Tavern is set to take over the former Caddy’s building at 3128 Beach Blvd S, bringing three different bars to the property.
Lower rain chances on Wednesday with afternoon storms tracking west
ORLANDO, Fla. - Wednesday's rain chances will be lower than usual for mid-July, with just 30% coverage, mainly affecting Marion, Flagler, and Alachua counties. Most areas around Orlando and east of the beaches are expected to stay dry. Typical summer rain chances return on Thursday, with around 60% coverage each...
More storms develop this afternoon
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The first showers develop around midday near the coast, and the storms spread inland through the day. The rain coverage will be higher than Monday, but it’ll still be hot and humid when it’s not raining. Highs reach the low 90s, and it’ll feel more like 103-108 when you add in […]
Sarasota, Bradenton's newest resort, rooftop restaurant opening this week
Sarasota-Manatee's newest resort and rooftop restaurant should begin welcoming guests this week. Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, which offers spectacular views of the mile-wide Manatee River where it meets the Gulf of Mexico, previously announced plans for a grand opening in May. ...
Pasco’s longtime senior services charity continues to shrink
For a half century, the Pasco County charity Community Aging & Retirement Services Inc. provided a full menu of social services for the county’s elderly. Last year financial troubles cost the agency its $4.3 million contract to be the lead provider for the county’s in-home care, health services, meals, adult day care and other essential resources to low-income senior citizens. Pasco County stepped in to take over that service.
Medical News: A New ER for Wesley Chapel, new nursing program for PHSC
WESLEY CHAPEL — AdventHealth, which built the first hospital in Wesley Chapel more than a decade ago, is expanding its medical footprint in the area once again. The medical giant, with a host of Pasco County leaders on hand, broke ground July 9 on a new off-site emergency room in Meadow Pointe.
Another Florida Man Arrested, Charged In January 6th Attack
As Donald Trump Announced VP Candidate, Florida Man Was Arrested by FBI. BY: 24/7 CRIME DESK | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Another Florida man is facing charges stemming from the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol. The Department of Justice provided this advisory to BocaNewsNow.com:… Read More »Another Florida Man Arrested, Charged In January 6th Attack
Florida property insurers’ lawsuit costs hit fresh high at $3.5B last year
Florida property insurance carriers nearly broke even last year for the first time since 2016 in a much-needed course correction for the market, despite litigation expenses rising to a new high of $3.46 billion.
SLASH’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival Kicks Off With August Stops in Clearwater and St. Augustine
SLASH, the iconic, GRAMMY® Award-winning guitarist and songwriter, has kicked off his first-ever nationwide S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival Blues tour, which will have stops in Clearwater and St. Augustine in the month of August. The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, which stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance is designed by SLASH...
Richardson murder suspect arrested in Florida
RICHARDSON, Texas - A Richardson man was arrested in Florida last week after police linked him to the death of a missing person. Police charged 43-year-old Ronald Martin with murder. He’s accused of killing a 32-year-old Garland man who disappeared in late June. According to an arrest warrant affidavit,...
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