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Former Tampa Bay Bucs center Ryan Jensen puts his Davis Islands house on the market
After 11 seasons in the NFL, legendary Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen hung up his cleats last February, and now he's looking to sell his Tampa house. Located on Davis Islands, the home was purchased by Jensen for $1,525,000 in April of 2018, less than a month after he signed a four-year, $42 million contract with the Buccaneers.
Extreme Heat in Florida: Heat Index Values Soar Above 105 Degrees
Miami, FL – A heat advisory has been issued for all of South Florida as heat index values are predicted to remain in the 105 to 108-degree range each afternoon with little reprieve overnight. Residents are urged to take precautions to stay cool and hydrated during the extreme heat.
Sarahan Dust overhead for the weekend
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A large area of dust from the Sahara moves overhead this weekend. That could give us a hazy overcast again and could have some impact on weekend rainfall. Thunderstorms might not be as widespread as they would be without the dry dust layer overhead, but we will still see some thunderstorm activity. Fortunately, the dust will keep the tropics quiet for several days. As the dust layer dissipates during the workweek, a small disturbance in the upper atmosphere moves over Florida. That disturbance could make afternoon and evening storms more widespread during the week ahead.
Florida is the state with the highest number of migrants protected from deportation, DHS reports
Florida is the state with the highest number of immigrants protected from deportation in the U.S., according to a newly published report from the Department of Homeland Security. The protected migrants are part of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS), designated by the DHS, which allows people whose countries are experiencing...
Sarasota Schools: Here are the important dates to mark on your calendar for 2024-25
As the 2024-25 Sarasota Schools academic year draws near, there are some essential dates to mark on your calendar. Some dates are national holidays, where students don't have school. Other dates include the first and last day of school, as well as different holiday breaks such as Thanksgiving and Spring Break. ...
Florida congressman realizes The Boys season 4 finale used real House of Representatives footage
When reality is stranger than fiction, why not lean all the way into it?. The Boys has always been an extremely dark satire about capitalism, politics, and modern society mashed together with comic book fare, but the season 4 finale took things to the next level by coincidentally featuring a storyline revolving around the assassination attempt on President-elect Robert Singer (Jim Beaver), just days after the attempt on former President Donald Trump's life at a MAGA rally on July 13. And now, a congressman has realized that the episode also features real footage from the House of Representatives.
Florida Planned Parenthood PAC endorses five in Senate races and 51 in the House
Quality Journalism for Critical Times The Florida Planned Parenthood PAC announced its first round of endorsements for the state Legislature Monday, saying those candidates would fight attacks on Floridians’ reproductive freedom. For the Florida Democratic Party, which the GOP outnumbers by more than 956,000 registered voters, support for the abortion-rights amendment could translate to overall support for its candidates. The […] The post Florida Planned Parenthood PAC endorses five in Senate races and 51 in the House appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Rays new ballpark hinges on Pinellas commission vote
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The last vote to approve a new $1.3 billion ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays will be taken by Pinellas County commissioners in less than two weeks. “I’m going to remain open,” said District 7 Commissioner Rene Flowers. “I certainly support keeping the team here.”
Polk County Couple Catapults to Fame on ‘The Great Food Truck Race’
The owners of Lakeland-based Catapult business Plates on Deck are entertaining foodies across the globe as they compete on the 17th season of The Great Food Truck Race. Plates on Deck is one of nine teams traveling through the Gulf Coast for a chance to win $50,000 in the culinary competition hosted by celebrity chef Tyler Florence.
Sarasota County Commission shortchanges affordable housing funding by millions of dollars
Affordable housing projects hopeful for Hurricane Ian relief received less than what was originally on the table following a Sarasota County Commission decision to reserve some of the funds for other non-housing proposals. Though $40 million was initially set for distribution, the County Commission allocated about $28 million to five...
The St. Regis Longboat Key Will Open on Aug. 14
Three years after breaking ground, the long-anticipated, 18-acre St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is opening on Wednesday, Aug. 14. After it opens, the public can access the St. Regis spa, which has a snow shower (seriously!) and any one of its seven restaurants and bars. But there won't be any day passes to enjoy the pools, which include a winding river, a resort swimming pool, a serenity pool and a fully stocked saltwater lagoon teeming with tropical wildlife. Access to those amenities will require a membership that can be purchased online, unless you’re checking into the hotel for a luxurious stay.
Florida man arrested, accused of making threats against Trump, Vance on social media
A Florida man accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. JD Vance and their families on social media was arrested on Friday, police said. The Jupiter Police Department said in a news release that officers arrested Michael W. Wiseman on charges of written threats to kill. He was taken into custody without incident and lodged in Palm Beach County Jail, according to Jupiter police Maj. Don Hennessy. Wiseman was in custody at the facility on Friday night, a jail employee confirmed. The employee said she didn't have information about whether Wiseman had an attorney to contact...
Governor Ron DeSantis appoints new School Board member of Okaloosa County
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed a new School Board member. Brett Hinely of Niceville was named the School Board of Okaloosa County. Hinely is set to begin on August 2, 2024, according to a news release. Hinely is the President of Cove Marine, Inc. and Bluewater High & Dry. […]
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