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Flooding, Dangerous Rip Currents, Thunderstorms For South Florida
MIAMI, Florida - Scattered to numerous thunderstorms could bring gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours this afternoon across South Florida on Saturday, August 31, 2024, according to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center. Localized flooding will once again be possible across the metro areas of South Florida as...
HURRICANE CENTER: Saturday Storm Watch Includes Three System That May Grow
Two East Of Florida, One Nearing Texas. Getting Busy. SATURDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE. BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The slow start to what’s expected to be an extremely active hurricane season is slow no more. There are three systems being watched Saturday by the National… Read More »HURRICANE CENTER: Saturday Storm Watch Includes Three System That May Grow
Florida-based Boar's Head seeing increased reports of illness, death linked to listeria outbreak
TAMPA, Fla. — There are increased reports of illness and death in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats as newly released records show the meat plant reportedly violated federal regulations. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a total of 57 people hospitalized and nine deaths...
Tim Aten Knows: Burntwood Tavern evolving with changes at Mercato
Burntwood Tavern temporarily closed over the weekend at Mercato in North Naples with plans to reopen in early or mid-October as a mostly new dining concept. Construction barricades went up Monday to create a new restaurant to be named Taberna Burntwood. “We’ve been staging this for several months,” said Bret...
'Sarasota Fights Fentanyl' remembers those who have lost their lives, helps others battling addiction
SARASOTA, Fla. - Fentanyl is highly addictive and has been a problem in the Tampa Bay area for years. This Sunday, those impacted by the deadly drug are coming together for the "Sarasota Fights Fentanyl" walk. It will be a day of remembrance for those who have lost their lives...
Piccolo wins statewide aviation leadership award
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo was recently awarded the 2024 Aviation Leadership Award by the Florida Airports Council. The award is presented to an airport professional who has demonstrated outstanding service and contributions to the Florida airport community. The award emphasizes Piccolo’s assistance over the last two...
Santa Rosa County man won $1,000,000 A Year For Life scratch-off
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Another Panhandle resident struck it big by playing the Florida Lottery this week. According to the Florida Lottery, James Wise, 60, of Pace, claimed a $1,000,000 ticket from the $1,000,000 A Year for Life Spectacular scratch-off game. Wise chose to receive his payment as a one-time, lump-sum payment of […]
DeSantis veto of free prison phone call appropriation disappoints criminal justice reform advocates
Responding to reports that prisoner contact with loved ones helps reduce the recidivism rate, state lawmakers last year approved a $1 million pilot project to allow inmates with good behavior to make one free 15-minute phone call per month to the outside world. Pleased with its rollout, members of the Florida Senate Criminal and Civil […]
Gateway of Naples shopping center undergoing renovations ahead of rebranding
The Gateway of Naples shopping center will undergo major renovations over the next eight to 12 months before being rebranded as Center Pointe. The 60,000-square-foot commercial property on the northeast corner of U.S. 41 and Golden Gate Parkway was purchased for $29,250,000 by a local affiliate of Fareri Associates of Greenwich, Connecticut, in October 2023. A new standing seam metal roof was recently installed, and the shopping center received a new coat of paint. Additional modifications planned for the center’s common area include the enhancement of its landscaping, upgrading the parking lot and overhauling its main entrance with pavers. Two fountains and a new pylon sign will be installed, company officials said. The center’s largest tenants include Food & Thought organic market, Thoughtful Threads clothing store, Scan Design furniture store, Pure Skill Fitness center, Dorona Italian steakhouse and Panera Bread.
Hurricane Preparedness Urged as Florida Braces for Peak Season Post-Debby Damage in Steinhatchee
As Floridians continue to recover from Hurricane Debby, experts are highlighting that the peak of hurricane season is approaching rapidly. In the wake of Debby's landfall on August 5 in Steinhatchee, Florida, which left a trail of home and property damages, Hillsborough County residents are advised to stay vigilant during these most active weeks of the season. According to a recent report from the Hillsborough County, September is traditionally the "busy season" for hurricanes due to a confluence of climatic factors.
A family affair: Willis and Corey May team up to coach Riverdale football
FORT MYERS, Fla. — There are plenty of famous football families like the Mannings, the Harbaughs and the Watts. Locally, the Watkins family has had great success with Sammy, Jalen and their relatives. Now, another family in Southwest Florida is taking over the gridiron, specifically at Riverdale High School.
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