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Newer Airlines Landing in Smaller Florida Airports
STEPHANIE CLAYTOR | www.flcourier.com | Avelo Airlines held its inaugural flight from Lakeland Linder International Airport on June 13 to New Haven, Connecticut. Albeit a busy airport for Amazon Prime cargo planes and private charters, this is the first time the Lakeland airport has had commercial flights in 12 years.
Florida sees COVID-19 surge in emergency rooms, near past winter's peaks
Rates of COVID-19 have surged in Florida emergency rooms over recent weeks, according to new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and are now near peaks not seen since the worst days of this past winter's wave of the virus.The weekly average of emergency room patients with COVID-19 has reached 2.64% in Florida, according to CDC data updated Friday, and now rank among the highest of any state during this summer's COVID-19 wave.Trends from Florida have also climbed steeply in other key metrics that authorities now use to track COVID-19, including in wastewater and nursing homes. Florida's steep increase...
DeSantis keeps a safe distance from Broward appointees | Steve Bousquet
You can study your Broward sample ballot all day long and you won’t see the name Ron DeSantis anywhere. He’s not on the August primary ballot, but he’s in the background. DeSantis altered the course of public education in Broward, and he could again. Two DeSantis appointees to the Broward School Board will face voters for the first time on Aug. 20. Republicans Torey Alston and Daniel Foganholi ...
Tampa Homeowner Shoots Intruder During Alleged Burglary on South Bermuda Blvd, Police Investigation Underway
In the early hours of Thursday, Tampa Police were called to a Palmetto Beach home where an alleged burglary ended in a fatal shooting. According to the City of Tampa release, officers arrived at a residence on the 1300 block of South Bermuda Blvd around 4:19 am following a report of a burglary.
Florida Theme Park Faces Massive Security Overhaul After Violent ‘Takeover’
You have to hand it to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay fans; they have been vigilant over the last week. After a violent “takeover” at the Tampa theme park last week, Busch Gardens fans took it upon themselves to warn the park and Tampa Police of any upcoming issues, which has worked.
Volunteers clean up Fort De Soto after Independence Day celebrations
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla., (WFLA) — Several Independence Day celebrations happened across the Tampa Bay area for the Fourth of July, but not everyone picks up their trash. Several volunteers spent their Saturday morning cleaning up Fort De Soto Park and beach in Pinellas County. The volunteers said what they collected the most is food wrappers, […]
Johnson doubles up in USF Pro 2000 at Mid-Ohio
Nikita Johnson thrust himself back into the USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire championship chase by scoring an emphatic double victory in Saturday’s Tatuus Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio. The 16-year-old from Gulfport, Fla., led throughout the morning’s 30-lap race but had to come from behind to complete the clean sweep later this afternoon for VRD Racing.
Construction of Altura Bayshore Tower in Tampa Complete
The Ronto Group announced that construction of its 23-story Altura Bayshore luxury condominium tower overlooking Tampa’s Bayshore Boulevard has been completed. Designed by Curts Gaines Hall Jones Architects and built by Connor & Gaskins Unlimited, the tower includes 67 typical residences ranging from 2,176 to 3,575 square feet under air, and six penthouse residences with approximately 3,500 square feet under air and multiple balconies and terraces.
Tampa Fire Rescue issues warning after responding to several firework-related incidents
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Fire Rescue says they responded to several calls over fires, injuries and property damage caused by fireworks during Independence Day celebrations. In a news release, the agency said these incidents "serve as a reminder of the dangers posed by amateur fireworks operators and the importance of leaving displays to trained professionals."
Contractor lands second major deal with East Tampa Fair Oaks project
TAMPA — Construction is under way at Fair Oaks Park for a new East Tampa recreational complex. Once complete, the $34.7 million project will be one of the largest parks in Tampa. Development company Skanska and the City of Tampa have pledged to allocate at least 30% of the...
Julio Foolio's Account Promises To 'Shock The World' As Spooky Posts Continue
Julio Foolio‘s Instagram account has promised to “shock the world” in yet another spooky post from the late rapper’s page. Whoever is controlling the account posted an ominous Instagram Story on Thursday (July 4), more than a week after the Florida native was shot and killed.
PHOTO: Baker Mayfield Looks Completely Unrecognizable After Getting Rid Of All His Facial Hair And Going With The Baby Face
Baker Mayfield is a new man. The Tampa Bay Bucs quarterback is set to head into the 2024 season looking like we’ve never seen him before. This week, the veteran quarterback debuted his new look, shaving just about everything from his face, from his beard to his mustache. The results had him looking completely unrecognizable.
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