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Jehovah's Witnesses convention creates economic impact on Tampa Bay area
TAMPA, Fla. — For the first time since 2017, one of Tampa Bay’s largest conventions is back. The Jehovah’s Witnesses convention kicked off Saturday, and it is providing a big economic impact for the area. The convention was canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic. But this...
Thanking The Pasco County Development & Growth Updates Facebook Page!
According to admin Kelly Gilroy’s personal Facebook profile, the Facebook page called “Pasco County Development & Growth Updates” (PCDGU) was first created and started posting in July of 2023, and there’s no doubt that it has quickly become the most trusted online source for new information about new residential and commercial developments — not just in Wesley Chapel but for all of Pasco County — in a very short time.
Pasco proposes closing, merging 3 schools into single K-8 campus
NEW PORT RICHEY — In an effort to maximize the efficiency of its space and staff, the Pasco County school district has proposed closing one of its under-capacity elementary schools and merging it with a nearby elementary-middle campus to become a kindergarten through eighth-grade school. The recommendation to combine...
Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center Hosts Labor Of Love Adoption Event With Free Adoptions
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – This Labor Day weekend, give a loving home to a furry friend in need at the Labor of Love adoption event hosted by the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center. On Saturday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., adoption fees will be waived for all cats and dogs at the Pet Resource Center, located at 440 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, FL 33619.
Pasco noninstructional school employee union agrees to raise package
The employee union that represents Pasco County bus drivers, classroom aides and other support staff on Thursday reached a contract agreement with the school district on a raise package similar to the one that teachers won a day earlier. The plan increases all base salaries by 1.25%, with another 2.25%...
Florida Cracking Down on School Bus Passing After Scary Start to Year
Drivers in Florida need to slow down around school buses. With school just getting started in some areas, officials are closely monitoring how motorists are driving around school buses. The numbers are terrifying for parents. In the first four days of the 2024 school year, from Aug. 12-15, officials from...
Tampa apartment complex dealing with weeks-long flooding
TAMPA - Residents in one Hillsborough County apartment complex are still surrounded by flooding. Neighbors in the Lake Azzure Apartments near Waters Ave. and Dale Mabry Highway say the problem has been going on for weeks, and that Tropical Storm Debby exacerbated the problem. "I have been living in Florida...
AdventHealth looks to build new 400-bed hospital in Lakeland. See the details
AdventHealth is the latest healthcare provider looking to build a major medical facility in South Lakeland. Lakeland commissioners will hold the first hearing for a request to change existing development plans to allow for a hospital, medical offices, retail-commercial space and multi-family housing at 3838 Harden Blvd. The undeveloped property is south...
Here's all the fun Tampa Bay has to offer this Labor Day weekend
TAMPA, Fla. — The Labor Day weekend festivities are in full swing, and the Tampa Bay area has plenty of fun to offer!. Whether that means starting off the spooky season a little early, discovering local music or even attending community festival — the possibilities are endless. We encourage you to have a good time and stay hydrated during your adventures.
STREETS & STORMWATER WORKS UNDER THE RADAR
ThEY KEEP YOU ABOVE WATER. When you add up the lengths of all of the streets in Plant City, the total is 170 miles, that is the driving distance from Plant City to St. Augustine. The City of Plant City Department of Streets & Storm Water has 37 staff to...
Tampa Bay History Center: A Journey Through Time on Florida's West Coast
Have you ever pondered the rich tapestry of events and personalities that have shaped the vibrant region of Tampa Bay, Florida? The Tampa Bay History Center invites visitors to delve into a 12,000-year odyssey exploring the lives and stories integral to Florida's West Coast. With its prime location in Tampa, FL, this esteemed institution is not just a museum but a gateway to understanding the confluence of cultures, industries, and ecosystems that have left an indelible mark on this part of the Sunshine State.
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