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FDOH: Florida sees uptick in dengue fever cases acquired from local mosquitoes
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — The reported number of locally acquired dengue fever cases is on the rise in Florida, according to health officials. So far, at least 37 cases across seven counties have been recorded in the state this year. The Florida Department of Health has warned residents to...
Historic Tampa house with heart-shaped driveway will finally be restored
TAMPA — George Guida Sr. opened his home to political gatherings, weddings and nonprofit fundraisers, generosity that garnered him the nickname “Mr. West Tampa.”. After he died, the city of Tampa purchased Guida Sr.’s two-story, 4,500-square-foot house, but the local historic landmark has remained empty, the antithesis of what it once represented as a center of West Tampa’s social life.
While massive post-Helene cleanup continues in Clearwater, officials urge public to stay away
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A massive cleanup is still underway in Clearwater Beach where homes and businesses were devastated by Hurricane Helene’s storm surge. On Monday, traffic lights were still offline, sand and debris filled the air as crews cleared feet of sand from the roads and small businesses owners scrapped piles of their flood-damaged belongings.
FEMA disaster recovery centers open across Tampa Bay
LARGO, Fla. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open a Disaster Recovery Center at Largo Public Library starting at 1 p.m. Wednesday to help residents affected by Hurricane Helene. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m....
Hurricane Helene Wipes Out Power Grid: Weeks Until Full Restoration in Pinellas
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Duke Energy has announced that portions of the electric grid on the Pinellas County barrier islands will need to be rebuilt due to extensive damage. The utility company has been working tirelessly to restore power, but the severe damage caused by the storm has made the process more challenging.
Stepping Out on the Town | October 2024
Note – Since the original publication of this calendar, organizers of the Cotee River Bike Fest have opted to postpone the event until January 2025. In the wake of the recent devastation to local residents and the strain being on so many there are likely to be more. Will...
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