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E-bikers’ videos of hurricane damage help snowbirds, others in Indian Rocks Beach
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH — Before Hurricane Helene rocked Florida’s Gulf Coast on Sept. 26, Seminole native Tanner Rice was just an Indian Rocks Beach resident who loved the outdoors and using his electric bicycle to get around the small island. But after the 3-5-foot storm surge from the...
Another Aldi store headed to New Tampa as Winn-Dixie prepares its exit
NEW TAMPA — After decades with at least one Winn-Dixie, New Tampa will soon be without what was once the state’s leading grocery store chain. An Aldi spokesperson confirmed to the Tampa Beacon that the Winn-Dixie grocery store at 6425 County Line Road will be closing in December. The store shares a plaza with LA Fitness and is on the south side of County Line Road across the street from Wesley Chapel’s Super Target.
Morgan Wallen to perform at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa: Here's what to know
TAMPA, Fla. — Singer-songwriter Morgan Wallen will be performing at Raymond James Stadium Friday night to make up for a show he postponed back in July. Tickets are still available and can be purchased here. The show is set for 6 p.m. On July 12, 2024, Wallen postponed the...
Red Tide Alert: High Concentrations Detected in Pinellas County
The red tide organism Karenia brevis was detected in 28 water samples from Southwest Florida this past week, according to information from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Three samples collected in and near Pinellas County showed bloom concentrations of over 100,000 cells per liter. Satellite imagery from USF and NOAA is being used to track conditions both nearshore and offshore.
Seminole High football team forges ahead in wake of Helene’s wrath
SEMINOLE — In the immediate wake of a savage storm, they subsist on the most prized of their nonperishable items. Blocking and tackling and sprinting beats the bejeebers out of sulking and scrounging and salvaging. Lord knows, they’ve had their fill of forlornness lately, not to mention chips and crackers and nights with no electricity. So, they plug into their only reliable outlet, one rife with camaraderie and intensity, not to mention coolers filled to the brim with frigid Gatorade. Boy, how they appreciate ice these days.
Pinellas County health officials see spike in West Nile Virus
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pinellas County Mosquito Control is urging residents to protect themselves from mosquitoes as there is an increase in West Nile Virus cases. Officials say they've seen an increased transmission of the disease through its sentinel chicken illness detection program. With a lot of rain forecasted...
Hillsborough County Bus Crash Shuts Down Intersection, One Injured
Tampa, FL – A crash involving a Hillsborough County school bus and a sedan occurred on October 3, 2024, at around 2:30 PM, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The accident happened at the intersection of West Hillsborough Avenue and Countryway Boulevard.
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