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QYK Is Sending You To Our 9th Annual Guitar Pull
The 9th Annual 99.5 QYK Guitar Pull presented by Kemp Law Group, is back at Mahaffey Theater on Sunday, November 17th! And we are giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to the show!. Starting Tuesday, September 3rd through Friday, September 6th, tune in each weekday morning...
Library volunteers provide valuable services
Andrea Pelletier, a retired librarian, spends a lot of time volunteering at the Friends of the Largo Library Book Store. "I'm a retired librarian so I couldn't get too far from books," said Pelletier, a Friends volunteer for 13 years. If you are looking to give back to your community,...
Lotz of Blessings packs snacks for food insecure students
CLEARWATER, Fla. – The Lotz of Blessings nonprofit in Clearwater has a pretty simple mission, which is to organize events throughout the year to help the less fortunate. They provide snack bags for children who are food insecure. They provide blankets and sleeping assistance to the homeless. They provide...
Hurricane Preparedness Urged as Florida Braces for Peak Season Post-Debby Damage in Steinhatchee
As Floridians continue to recover from Hurricane Debby, experts are highlighting that the peak of hurricane season is approaching rapidly. In the wake of Debby's landfall on August 5 in Steinhatchee, Florida, which left a trail of home and property damages, Hillsborough County residents are advised to stay vigilant during these most active weeks of the season. According to a recent report from the Hillsborough County, September is traditionally the "busy season" for hurricanes due to a confluence of climatic factors.
Piccolo wins statewide aviation leadership award
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo was recently awarded the 2024 Aviation Leadership Award by the Florida Airports Council. The award is presented to an airport professional who has demonstrated outstanding service and contributions to the Florida airport community. The award emphasizes Piccolo’s assistance over the last two...
Santa Rosa County man won $1,000,000 A Year For Life scratch-off
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Another Panhandle resident struck it big by playing the Florida Lottery this week. According to the Florida Lottery, James Wise, 60, of Pace, claimed a $1,000,000 ticket from the $1,000,000 A Year for Life Spectacular scratch-off game. Wise chose to receive his payment as a one-time, lump-sum payment of […]
DeSantis veto of free prison phone call appropriation disappoints criminal justice reform advocates
Responding to reports that prisoner contact with loved ones helps reduce the recidivism rate, state lawmakers last year approved a $1 million pilot project to allow inmates with good behavior to make one free 15-minute phone call per month to the outside world. Pleased with its rollout, members of the Florida Senate Criminal and Civil […]
Central Florida 18-Year-Old Arrested for Murder in Fatal Stabbing
A Central Florida 18-year-old was arrested for murder in a fatal stabbing that escalated from a verbal argument. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was investigating a fatal stabbing in Plant City, near Tampa. Deputies responded to the report of a stabbing in the 5800 block of Bob Smith Avenue just before 1am.
Rays Even Series With Padres
The Tampa Bay Rays (67-68) defeated the San Diego Padres (77-60) 11-4 on Saturday afternoon to even the three game series at 1-1. After San Diego got two in the top of the first, the Rays answered with one in the bottom of the first before erupting with four in the second to take the lead. They added three in the fourth, one in the fifth and two in the eighth to turn the game into a blowout.
A 'policy endorsement' can lower insurance costs. But you have to waive the right to sue.
Recent legislative reforms that ended much of the incentive for lawyers to sue insurers are getting credit for improving insurance companies’ willingness to financially fortify Florida properties against disaster and loss. But is the promise of an up-to-20% reduction in your premium worth giving up the right to sue? We'll get to that...
Ron DeSantis is struggling to maintain power in Florida following presidential campaign flop
POLITICO interviewed a dozen legislators, consultants and lobbyists about DeSantis’ path forward — many expect a shift in the relationship and power dynamic between the governor and his erstwhile Republicans allies.
St. Petersburg Uhurus claim free speech as Russia meddling trial set to start
TAMPA — If you believe the Uhurus, the criminal case against them is a sham, an effort by the government to silence their support for African people and criticisms of U.S. policy. If you believe federal prosecutors, the St. Petersburg-based activist group engaged in a seven-year conspiracy with a...
Lotz of Blessings packs snacks for food insecure students
CLEARWATER, Fla. – The Lotz of Blessings nonprofit in Clearwater has a pretty simple mission, which is to organize events throughout the year to help the less fortunate. They provide snack bags for children who are food insecure. They provide blankets and sleeping assistance to the homeless. They provide...
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