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The Catalyst interview: Lindsey Stirling
According to YouTube, Lindsey Stirling’s channel has 14.1 million subscribers, and nearly four billion views. Remarkable numbers for a musician who doesn’t sing, but plays solo violin over cinematic electronic music with hints of Celtic influences – with some hip hop, rock, pop and classical in the mix.
Inside Tampa Bay’s raw milk market as scientists fear bird flu in cows
BELLEAIR BLUFFS — Mateo Barbagelata brings a tumbler of raw cow’s milk to coffee shops, asking baristas to pour it into the lattes he orders. A sticker on his laptop declares “RAW MILK IS NOT A CRIME.”. “Raw milk for us is a lifestyle,” said Barbagelata, 25....
Tampa YMCA opening 2 preschools to help fill childcare need in community
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The Tampa YMCA hopes to help fill a need in the community by opening two new licensed preschools for families—one in Tampa Heights and the other in Carrollwood. The new preschools open in August and will follow the same schedule as Hillsborough County Schools....
Former Tarpon Springs mayor gets family photos removed from public art project
TARPON SPRINGS — Former Mayor David Archie has shown that persistence counts. Archie’s efforts before the City Commission and then the Public Art Committee have secured an agreement to have his family’s photos removed from the Black Heritage Project at the CAP Center. At a July 10...
Pasco Sheriff’s Office Seeking Owner Of Found Goat In Dade City
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Unit is seeking the owner of a goat found wandering in the 14600 block of Bellamy Brothers Boulevard in Dade City on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, around 7:45 a.m. Anyone who can provide proof of ownership is asked to...
How military families work to find affordable housing across Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. — Our military stationed at MacDill Air Force Base don’t necessarily work and live there. For many, it’s a choice not to live there, but some families are forced to wait until housing that fits their needs on the installation becomes available. The Lovdahl family...
Rollin' Oats, the local natural food market, celebrates 30 years of healthy living
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa's Brad Fisher was famous among his friends for bringing homemade salsa to tailgate parties. "We couldn't show up to Bucs games without it!" he said with a laugh. Now, his Sunset Salsa is a local smash in thousands of homes, thanks in large part...
Missing swimmer found dead near Madeira Beach: PCSO
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - A missing swimmer was found dead in Pinellas County near Madeira Beach early Tuesday morning, according to the sheriff's office. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, deputies were working a water rescue call near John's Pass on Monday night for a reported adult swimmer in distress.
Clearwater Threshers bat dog retires at 13
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A local minor league baseball team gave a very special sendoff to their bat dog as she celebrated her retirement at a game over the weekend. Layla, the 13-year-old white Labrador, helped retrieve discarded bats near home plate for the last six years for the Clearwater Threshers, which is a minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Red-hot George Springer leads Jays into series with Rays
Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer looks to carry his hot streak into a three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays that begins on Tuesday night. Springer had two home runs, a double and three RBIs on Sunday afternoon to help Toronto earn a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the finale of a three-game set. The Blue Jays had dropped the first two games of the series. Toronto did not play on Monday, while Tampa Bay lost 9-1 to the New York Yankees to split a four-game wraparound series. Springer struggled early this season and had an on-base-plus-slugging percentage of .559 on June 24. But over his past 21 games, Springer has hit .377 (29-for-77) with six doubles, one triple, eight homers and 25 RBIs. His OPS has increased to .711, and he has 13 home runs and 40 RBIs for the season. "He's back to being an aircraft carrier," Blue Jays manager John Schneider said of Springer. "He's able to say, ‘Get on, I'm going to lead the way.' ... I'm just really, really happy for him." Springer started his hot streak on June 25 by going 3-for-5 with one homer and two RBIs in a 9-4 road victory over the Boston Red Sox. That win moved the Blue Jays to seven games under .500. They will enter Tuesday nine games under .500 (45-54), sitting 4 1/2 games behind the fourth-place Rays in the American League East. "I want us to go out and compete, to leave it all out there every day," Springer said, "to not look at standings or look too far ahead, but just go out there and fight. There are times where guys might get down, but over the next two months, the guys here can lay their groundwork for what we expect next year and in the future." Toronto is scheduled to start right-hander Jose Berrios (8-7, 4.01 ERA) on Tuesday. He is 4-4 with a 4.72 ERA in 11 career starts against Tampa Bay. In his most recent start, Berrios took a loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 13 after giving up five runs on seven hits in four innings. The Rays have yet to officially name a starter, but it is expected that left-hander Tyler Alexander (2-3, 6.19) will get the nod or follow an opener. The Tampa Bay Times reported that Alexander was on the taxi squad on Monday and would likely pitch in the series opener against Toronto. Alexander took a perfect game into the eighth inning against the Blue Jays back on May 17, but he ended up yielding three runs and three hits in his 7 1/3 innings. In six career appearances (four starts) vs. Toronto, Alexander is 1-1 with a 3.82 ERA. Alexander last pitched in the majors on May 30, giving up four runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings of relief against the Oakland Athletics. He did not factor into the decision in that outing. Right-hander Ryan Pepiot (infected knee) was scheduled to start on Tuesday but was put on the 15-day injured list. Tampa Bay is hoping Alexander can help it get back on track following the setback against New York. "Every loss is disappointing. There's really no other way to get around it," Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe said. "It sucks we had an opportunity to win another series and take three out of four from the Yankees, but they're where they are for a reason." --Field Level Media.
2 Pit Bulls Discovered at Tampa Middle School Amid Rising Dog Dumping Trend
Biggie and Bertha, two pit bulls, had their ears clipped for combat to prevent opponents from biting them. It looks like the ear cropping was a barbaric backyard project. “They give them whiskey or other alcohol to try and dull the pain, but really it’s awful, bloody, and it’s cruelty to animals,” Sherry Silk, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay stated.
These girls just want to play ball, baseball that is
ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky — Ten-year-old relief pitcher Addie Kane stepped onto the mound with a bow in her hair and a four-run lead to protect. “We’re three outs from what we came here to do,” head coach Matt Olszewski told Kane and the rest of the Florida Bolts 10-under team, in a huddle before the bottom of the sixth and final inning.
Cincinnati Bengals begin preseason with game against Tampa Bay. Here's how to watch.
The Bengals take on the Colts on Aug. 22 at Paycor Stadium for Game 3 of their preseason schedule. There are about 10 ways to stream games throughout the 2024 NFL season, including some preseason games. The Cincinnati Bengals begin their regular season in September, but before that they'll take...
This is Florida’s highest-rated medical school, according to U.S. News
The University of South Florida’s medical school received top marks in Florida in U.S. News & World Report’s newest annual school ratings, elevating it above its Sunshine State peers. USF’s Morsani College of Medicine was the only Florida school to make it into the second-highest tier in both...
French fry ice cream pops now available online
*TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Foodies who crave both sweet and salty flavors can enjoy the best of both worlds ahead of National Ice Cream Day on Sunday. If you’re a fan of dipping a hot, salty French fry in a cold, creamy milkshake, you are in luck. The...
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