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'Rebuilding Together' donates 500 hurricane relief kits
TAMPA, Fla. - Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay has donated 500 hurricane relief kits to around 1,500 people at the Hillsborough County Sportsplex. Some of the contents of the kits include tarps, cleaning solutions and protective wear, such as glasses and gloves. "I think people are struggling," said Brandy Canada, the...
University of Tampa Professor Receives $277K Grant From National Science Foundation for Memory Research
Sara Festini, associate professor of psychology at The University of Tampa, recently received a three-year, $277,536 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Festini’s research assesses how people prioritize information within working memory, which is the temporarily maintained and manipulated information that one is currently thinking about in one’s mind. The implications of the research, titled “Executive Control of Working Memory: Prioritization Based on Value,” may impact future research on treatment for psychological disorders (e.g., PTSD) or classroom learning strategies.
Buccaneers free agent is already being labeled a potential bust before training camp
Training camp is set to start in just a few days, but it’s already been an offseason of hand wringing for experts around the league doubting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It’s not quite to the degree it was this time last year, but Bucs are still being slept on — or worse — despite all of the progress the team made last season. Tampa Bay was predicted to earn a top draft pick last year, yet the Bucs finished their season in the NFC Divisional Round.
6 major developments in Tampa: TPA expansion, Riverwalk extension, Brightline and more
Tampa is growing rapidly. Several major projects are set to change and enhance the city. These projects are happening along the Hillsborough River,. Strategic Property Partners LLC (“SPP”) unveiled plans for three new projects as part of the ongoing development of Water Street Tampa (WST) including a residential condominium building, a build-to-suit trophy office complex and an entertainment destination that builds on the energy and excitement of Amalie Arena.
Man arrested on murder charge after woman found dead in Keystone
Hillsborough deputies have arrested a man on a murder charge after a woman was found dead July 15 in a home in Keystone. Deputies responded about 4:45 a.m. to a 911 call about a woman found unresponsive inside a home on Crescent Road, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies found the woman dead with signs of upper body trauma.
Riverview man arrested on murder charges in Brandon couple’s fatal overdose
Hillsborough deputies have arrested a Riverview man in connection to the deaths of a Brandon husband and wife who overdosed on fentanyl earlier this year, records show. Deputies on Thursday arrested Darrell Reshad Turner III, 23, on two counts of first degree murder that resulted from the unlawful distribution of a controlled substance in the deaths of Ivan Perez, 48, and his wife Theodolinda, 53.
Armed kidnapping suspect arrested in Largo
Tampa, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed kidnapping that occurred in the early hours of Thursday, July 18, 2024. At approximately 1:30 a.m., a call reported a possible kidnapping near the 5000 block of Bordeaux Village Place in Tampa. Deputies arrived at the...
Democrat says Andrew Warren is misleading voters in Hillsborough prosecutor race
TAMPA — The Hillsborough state attorney’s race is largely seen as a contest between Andrew Warren, who was ousted from the job, and Suzy Lopez, appointed by the governor to replace him. As they trade barbs, though, the third candidate in the race is taking shots at Warren.
Riverview Man Indicted on Federal Charges for Alleged COVID-19 Relief Fraud
A Riverview man is facing federal charges over allegations of committing COVID-19 relief fraud, according to a recent announcement from United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg. The individual, identified as 28-year-old David Antonetti, has been indicted on two counts of wire fraud. On conviction, Antonetti could be looking at a maximum sentence of 40 years—up to 20 years for each count.
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