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Evacuating ahead of Milton? Here's a list of charter buses offering rides to shelters in Hillsborough County
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) is offering bus service in Hillsborough County to take residents to emergency shelters ahead of Hurricane Milton, which is set to make landfall sometime midweek on Florida's west coast. Residents who plan to use the charter buses to...
South Jersey Winery Now Collecting Donations For Hurricane Relief Efforts
Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene swept through a huge chunk of the southeastern United States, the south is bracing itself for yet another HUGE storm. Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall near Tampa Bay, Florida at some point on either Wednesday, October 9th at night or during the early hours of Thursday morning, October 10th. As of writing this, the eye of the storm has not yet made landfall.
Food, FEMA, WiFi: Where to find resources after Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is marching closer, promising to leave devastation in its wake. But help is here. The Tampa Bay Times will be regularly updating this list of ways for residents to find up-to-date-information on everything from road closures to power outages, plus where to find food, WiFi, support and more.
With Milton on Approach, Challenges Mount for Waste Management in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Rap’s Roll-Offs Plays Critical Role in Hurricane Helene Clean-Up Efforts Across Tampa Bay We’ve been working day and night to get the Tampa area cleaned up before Milton arrives” — Zach Rapaport TAMPA BAY, FL, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — In the wake
How to handle fires, tree limbs and other hazards after Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is expected to bring never-before-seen damage to the Tampa Bay region. After the initial storm passes Wednesday night and Thursday, here’s how to avoid other issues that often arise after hurricanes. Avoiding fires/electrical issues. Water and electricity do not mix, Tampa Electric spokesperson Mary Lou Carn said....
Checking in with 2026 four-star cornerback prospect Preston Ashley
Brandon High School is a program known for making state playoff runs and producing some of the top players in the state over the years. So we do love to keep up with their guys. They have some players on this 2025 team who we expect are going to become real players when they get to the college level.
Several FL Cities Named The Best Cities To Drive In. FL's Worst Is Said To Have The "Worst" Drivers
Floridians who think that some of Florida's roads - including I-4, US 19, and I-95 - are among the worst that the nation has to offer might be surprised to learn that a recent survey actually found several Florida cities among the "best" cities to drive in. And Florida's "worst" isn't Orlando, Tampa, or Miami. It's Hialeah. Let's have a look:
FCC Chair Rebukes DeSantis-Run Florida for Threatening TV Station Over Abortion Ad
Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel on Tuesday called out a Florida agency for threatening a Tampa NBC affiliate with prosecution for airing an advertisement in support of a state abortion rights proposal on the November ballot. "The right of broadcasters to speak freely is rooted in the First Amendment," Rosenworcel said in a statement. "Threats against broadcast stations for airing content that conflicts with the government's views are dangerous and undermine the fundamental principle of free speech." Floridians Protecting Freedom's ad is designed to build support for Amendment 4, which if approved by voters next month would alter the Florida Constitution...
You still have time to evacuate, Tampa Bay. Here’s how.
The Tampa Bay area faces what could be its first direct hit by a major hurricane in a century. Mandatory evacuations are in effect in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties zones A, B, and C. Residents in mobile and manufactured homes are also ordered to evacuate. Click here for a full list of local shelters.
Transportation Contractor Associated With USPS Is Closing Two FL Terminals, Laying Off Over 500
2023 and 2024 have been rough years for parts of the trucking industry. According to Costa Systems, in 2023, 80,000 trucking companies shut down operations. In the summer of 2024, I reported on three trucking companies that filed for bankruptcy in July of 2024 alone in Florida. And now, transportation company Midwest Transport, Inc., is shutting down Florida facilities and laying off hundreds.
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