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NOAA hurricane hunters fly into Beryl
NOAA hurricane hunters on Friday flew into Tropical Storm Beryl. The crew collected important data to send back to the hurricane center, which will be used to update models. The flight crew is made up of NOAA meteorologists and scientists. They fly through the eyewall of hurricanes using one of three planes. On Friday, they took “Kermit,” a Lockheed WP-3D Orion four-engine turboprop aircraft, and even though Beryl is now a tropical storm, Kerri Englert, the flight director, says it can still be a bumpy ride.
Volunteers clean up Fort De Soto after Independence Day celebrations
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla., (WFLA) — Several Independence Day celebrations happened across the Tampa Bay area for the Fourth of July, but not everyone picks up their trash. Several volunteers spent their Saturday morning cleaning up Fort De Soto Park and beach in Pinellas County. The volunteers said what they collected the most is food wrappers, […]
Dive into Summer with Jaws: Brooksville’s Moonlight Movie Event on July 13th
The winner of three Academy Awards and ranked #48 on the American Film Institute Top 100 Movies and #202 on the IMDB Top 250 Movies of all time, the action-adventure classic known as Jaws is also considered a signature summertime movie—which makes this 1975 flick the ideal choice for the next Brooksville Main Street Moonlight Movie, Saturday, July 13th from 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. at Hernando Park, located at 205 E Ft Dade Ave. in downtown Brooksville.
Ocala (FL) Fire Rescue Welcomes Groundbreaking Addition to Fleet
Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) introduced Ladder 3, a state-of-the-art firefighting apparatus, to its fleet, the department said in a Facebook post Thursday, July 4. This rig combines the equipment capabilities of a ladder truck with the water-pumping ability of a pumper and is a testament to the community’s commitment to public safety. The realization of Ladder 3 was made possible through funding provided by the Penny Sales Tax.
‘One assignment away from having my full diploma:’ USF student expelled for taking part in protest days before graduation
Students at campuses across the country responded to the war in Gaza this spring by setting up encampments, including at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Heat Advisory, Brace for Heat Index Values Up to 111 Degrees
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay has issued a heat advisory for West central and southwest Florida, cautioning residents about high temperatures and severe humidity that may prompt heat illnesses today. According to the National Weather Service, heat index values could rocket to between 108 to 111 degrees, emphasizing the critical nature of taking protective measures to avoid heat-related sickness.
Chicken tender chain Raising Cane's to open first St. Pete restaurant in Tyrone
Louisiana-based fried chicken chain Raising Cane's is bringing its crispy tenders and tangy sauce to St. Pete. The growing franchise plans to open its first St. Petersburg restaurant at 6901 22nd Avenue North at Tyrone Square Mall, according to a recently filed permit application. The St. Pete property is currently...
DUI suspect transported from scene of crash in The Villages
A drunk driving suspect was transported by ambulance from the scene of a crash in The Villages. Justin Wayne Jernigan, 41, of Wildwood, was involved in a two-vehicle crash at about 9:30 p.m. Friday on State Road 44 at Morse Boulevard, according to an arrest report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
Variety of food trucks offered at UTC Mall
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - University Town Center Mall located in Sarasota offered something unique to Suncoast residents. Over 40+ Food trucks, trailers, and pop-up tents were featured at parking lot 4 near the East Side/Main entrance. The event offered free admission and parking and last until 8:00 p.m.
84-unit affordable housing community to open in Sarasota
Work on an 84-unit affordable housing community in Sarasota is complete and it will officially open Monday afternoon. That’s when the Sarasota Housing Authority will hold a ceremonial grand opening on the site of the Cypress Square apartments at 1672 21st St. The community was built with funds from...
Food service vendor loses contract at SRQ airport, cuts nearly 100 jobs
HMSHost, a suburban Washington, D.C., company that provides food services in the U.S. and Canada, is laying off nearly 100 employees at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. The layoff notice was posted Wednesday on the Florida's Worker Adjustment Retraining and Notification database. According to the posting, 97 jobs will be cut...
Sarasota Memorial Ranked Among 10 Best Hospitals in Nation
SARASOTA, Fla. – Sarasota Memorial Hospital was ranked among America’s 10 Best Hospitals in a 2024 hospital quality study released by Money. The methodology for Money’s 2024 list of the best hospitals in America leans heavily on key quality and safety indicators – including low mortality and hospital readmission rates – as well as patient satisfaction and the experience of the hospitals’ doctors.
Contractor lands second major deal with East Tampa Fair Oaks project
TAMPA — Construction is under way at Fair Oaks Park for a new East Tampa recreational complex. Once complete, the $34.7 million project will be one of the largest parks in Tampa. Development company Skanska and the City of Tampa have pledged to allocate at least 30% of the...
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