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NFL.com predicts Buccaneers rookie as surprise starter for Week 1
Last season the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were able to answer questions about what the future might look like with a slew of fantastic young players. A youth movement washed over Tampa Bay’s roster, with rookies like Yaya Diaby, Calijah Kancey, and Christian Izien all making positive impacts. Trey Palmer, SirVocea Dennis, and Payne Durham also had their moments, proving just how bright the future is for the Bucs.
Tampa General Hospital sits on an island just feet from the Bay. Here's how they keep patients safe during a storm.
TAMPA, Fla. — Just feet away from Hillsborough Bay sits one of the largest hospitals in the country. Tampa General Hospital is located on Davis Islands. Some question how a hospital so close to the water can be safe, especially during hurricane season when storms have threatened our coast. Officials say that’s why they prepare year-round to make sure their hurricane preparedness plan is ready to go and up to date if a storm were to hit.
As threats rise, Tampa Bay elections offices spend more on security
The Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections office has installed additional security cameras and put up physical barriers to protect the building’s main doors. Pinellas’ supervisor of elections is spending more on off-duty sheriff’s deputies. All local counties are bolstering cybersecurity protections. Officials say the security upgrades — which...
Drowning of autistic toddler highlights deeper issue of recurring incidents in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - A little boy, missing for hours, was found dead Thursday afternoon in a body of water at the Sheraton Vistana Resort. Investigators say three-year-old Rakim Akbari, who was autistic, wandered off from his family and drowned. His mother confirmed to FOX 35 News the family was visiting...
My Safe Florida Home Program Runs Out of Money
The Florida program that offered free home inspections and up to $10,000 for home improvements and upgrades has now run out of money. In less than two weeks, from July 1st through July 12th, the ‘My Safe Florida Home’ program churned through its allocated funding for 2024. The...
Giants legend Lawrence Taylor arrested in Florida
Retired New York Giants legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor was arrested this week in Florida, TMZ reports. Taylor turned himself in at the Broward County Jail on an outstanding felony warrant related to failing to report his status as a registered sex offender. Per TMZ: Lawrence Taylor was arrested again in Florida this week, TMZ Sports has learned … after he was accused yet again of failing to follow conditions imposed on him as a registered sex offender. Broward County jail officials tell us … Taylor turned himself in on an outstanding felony warrant on Wednesday at around 5 PM...
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