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Trade school enrollments boom as high school grads shun costly four-year degrees
Blue Ridge Technical Center in Front Royal, Virginia, is one of the many high school, community college and trade group vocational-technical programs that have reported enrollment growth since the pandemic.
3-day Asian Street Food and Music Festival announced for Pinellas Park
A special 3-day event, Summer Vibes Asian Street Food and Music Festival is coming to England Brothers Park (5010 81st Ave N) in Pinellas Park this summer. The big food festival takes place August 2-4, from 4pm-11pm on Aug 2, and 2pm-11pm Aug 3-4. Admission is $10 per adult, and kids can join the fun for free. Free parking is also available.
Reward Increased in Homicide of Central Florida 7-Year-Old
The CrimeStoppers reward has been increased in homicide investigation of a Central Florida 7-year-old. Thursday, July 4th, is one year since the tragic death of 7-year-old Yitzian Torres Garcia, who was killed in a shooting on the Courtney Campbell Causeway between two groups who were arguing over jet skis before shots were fired. The child was an innocent bystander, and Tampa police said Garcia’s family was not involved in the argument that led to the shooting death.
Typical summer storms through July 4th weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – We have a classic summer weather pattern as we get ready to celebrate Independence Day across Tampa Bay. It’ll be hot and humid with highs in the low 90s and heat index 102-107. Try to take some breaks out of the heat when you can, and certainly stay hydrated. The first […]
Tampa Bay's Jamaican community braces for impact of Hurricane Beryl
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The impending impact of Hurricane Beryl on Jamaica has some across Tampa Bay worried about their loved ones riding out the storm. "I'm a bit concerned," said Everoy Salabie of St. Pete. Salabie said he moved from Jamaica several years ago. His kids, some as...
New Florida law requires police ask certain questions to suspected domestic violence victims
About 200 people die from domestic violence in Florida each year, according to data from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. A new Florida law changes that. It requires law enforcement to ask a list of questions to the victim at any domestic violence call.
Did you get a SunPass text warning you about unpaid tolls? There's another a scam. What to do
If you received a text claiming to be from SunPass and warning you about unpaid tolls, don’t click on the link. It's another phishing scam. SunPass posted a warning on its website, warning customers the messages were not sent by SunPass and are a phishing scam targeting the public. ...
Summertime fire safety this July 4th: WM provides tips to prevent garbage truck fires
The report estimates that more than 5,000 fires occur annually at recycling facilities and in collection trucks due to hazardous materials, including lithium-ion batteries, being improperly disposed of by residents.
Watermark Issue 31.14: Understanding the ‘I’
Understanding the ‘I’: What it means to be intersex and how they are often forgotten in the larger LGBTQ+ conversation. One Magical Weekend to move events next year for WorldPride weekend. OFFICIAL OUTREACH | Page 10. Pride with the Police highlights Tampa’s Safe Place initiative LGBTQ+ liaison.
Five teachers selected for 2024 State Teachers Artist Residency program at the Hermitage
Five Florida public school arts teachers will spend part of their summer on Manasota Key while working on their own artistic endeavors as part of the 2024 State Teachers Artist Residency program at the Hermitage Artist Retreat. STARs – now in its 14th year – is presented by the Hermitage in partnership with...
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