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Communities mourn death of local football player
CARROLLWOOD — Calvin Dickey Jr. was a big man with a big heart. That’s how Carrollwood Day School peers, friends and family will remember the standout athlete — affectionately known as “CJ” — who was getting ready to begin his freshman year playing football at Bucknell University when he died July 12.
18-time convicted felon accused of coordinating fentanyl sales from Hillsborough County Jail
TAMPA, Fla. - Two women were arrested after investigators said they helped a Hillsborough County inmate sell fentanyl. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said detectives received a tip on Wednesday that 40-year-old Leundro Childs, who is a current inmate at the Falkenburg Road Jail, was using his girlfriend to coordinate selling fentanyl to various people.
Christmas in July toy drive
A collection of toys for the nonprofit ‘Pasco Kids First’ came from the FBI’s Tampa Citizens Academy. Jacques Hakim, president of the FBI Tampa Citizens Academy Alumni Association, and Andrea Aprea, public information officer for the FBI’s field office in Tampa, joined FOX 13 News to share details on the summertime toy drive.
Champs Sports brought together more than 700 runners for its latest Tampa event
The Champs Sports Run Club powered by Nike hosted a huge run outside of Armature Works along the iconic Riverwalk in July. The event was a huge success with 741 in attendance and 1,400 registered. The event consisted of multiple local running communities coming out to show their passion for movement and community.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor unveils $1.8 billion budget
TAMPA — Mayor Jane Castor on July 18 proposed what she called “a status quo budget,” maintaining current service levels with little left over to meet the demands posed by an influx of new residents and a backlog of maintenance projects. “We are in good shape,” Castor,...
Tampa Bay’s thriving food scene
TAMPA (Bloom) – Influencer Austin Barton is celebrating Tampa Bay’s thriving food scene by sharing his local finds on his social media, @tampaislife. Barton joins Gayle Guyardo, the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show, Bloom, to talk about Tampa Bay’s booming dining options. Combining...
Leaders debate $70M rebuild of Tampa’s Just Elementary, Stewart Middle
Architects and Hillsborough County Public Schools officials hosted a workshop Thursday to discuss plans for the $70 million reconstruction of the Just Elementary and Stewart Middle Magnet School in Tampa. The board shut down West Tampa’s Just Elementary in May 2023 due to low enrollment, poor academic scores and insufficient...
USF QB Byrum Brown tries hand at coaching
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla — USF quarterback Byrum Brown burst onto the college football scene in 2023, leading a record-breaking Bulls offense that led the program to its first bowl win since 2017. This week, Brown tried his hand at coaching when he hosted a free youth football camp in...
What to know about crawlspaces
TAMPA (BLOOM) – Crawlspaces under our homes can be messy and have mold which can cause health issues as well as impact structural integrity. Alpha Foundations Assistant Sales Manager Howard Davis joins Gayle Guyardo the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom to talk about your home’s crawlspaces. Davis shares what to look for including cracks in walls and signs of water.
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