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Chick-fil-A Tyrone Boulevard reopens at new location
ST. PETERSBURG (BLOOM) – Get ready, St. Pete. Chick-fil-A Tyrone Boulevard is back and better than ever. On Thursday, July 25, 2024, the beloved chicken sandwich spot will open its doors at a brand-new location, featuring an expanded drive-thru and an outdoor canopy for face-to-face ordering. Laurie Harris, the local owner-operator, has been serving up […]
Ocala equine hospital enhances horse healthcare with new CT wing
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – New technology at an Ocala equine hospital is revolutionizing the way CT scans are performed on horses. On Thursday, July 18, Peterson Smith Equine Hospital (PSEH) announced the newest enhancement to its equine healthcare system; a recently completed CT wing. According to PSEH, the installation...
Yankees fall to Rays for 20th loss in last 29 games
NEW YORK -- Richie Palacios led off the game against Marcus Stroman with the first of Tampa Bay's four home runs, Jose Siri took a half-minute trot after his longball and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 6-4 on Sunday.Randy Arozarena hit his third home run in two days and José Caballero also went deep as the Rays hit four homers for the second straight day, something they had done once in their first 97 games.Siri hit a two-run homer in the seventh off Jake Cousins, raised both hands near second base and cupped his right hand...
People-focused CEO and chairman of Lakeland fertilizer company dies
Polk County entrepreneur Jack Harrell Jr., CEO of Harrell’s, died in his home in Lakeland on July 13 after a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor. Harrell was 68. He received his diagnosis six months ago. Harrell’s, a 500-employee manufacturing company focused on fertilizer and turf maintenance chemicals,...
Red Sox could add another Yankee killer in trade with another division rival
It's not terribly often that we see intra-division trades at the MLB Trade Deadline but the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays might be a match. The former, holding onto the third AL Wild Card spot entering play on Sunday and in the thick of the playoff race, is interested in adding a right-handed bat to the middle of the lineup in terms of offensive upgrades. Meanwhile, the Rays could be moving several players of that mold.
Rays pitcher hospitalized with unusual infection
A pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays is going to the injured list for a very unusual reason. Rays manager Kevin Cash revealed to reporters Sunday that right-hander Ryan Pepiot was hospitalized this week with a right knee infection. Pepiot, who was admitted to Columbia University Medical Center to receive some antibiotics, has been placed... The post Rays pitcher hospitalized with unusual infection appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Stonecrester arrested with illicit drugs after traffic stop in The Villages
A Stonecrester was arrested with illicit drugs after a traffic stop in The Villages. John Stepanik Jr., 56, who lives in the 55+ gated community in Summerfield, was driving a silver passenger car shortly before midnight Friday in the vicinity of Dustin Drive and Sharon Drive on the Historic Side of The Villages when he was pulled over for an inoperable headlight, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department.
Villager nabbed with illicit substance in golf cart at town square
A Villager was nabbed with an illicit substance in his golf cart at a town square in The Villages. Officers responded at about 11:30 p.m. July 15 to investigate a report of a suspicious person at Spanish Springs Town Square, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department.
Intoxicated man allegedly slaps 80-year-old mother on the head
A Leesburg man allegedly slapped his 80-year-old mother on the head twice after calling her stupid to get his “point” across. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office received two separate 911 calls regarding a physical disturbance at an undisclosed Leesburg residence around 10:19 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the LCSO. The complainant advised that her son, 62-year-old Frank Jeffery Bickford, slapped her on the head several times.
Leesburg Poised to Adopt Speed Cameras in School Zones to Enhance Child Safety
The streets of Central Florida are poised to firmly enforce a new kind of vigilance in the pursuit of child safety. As reported by ClickOrlando, Leesburg city commissioners are set to undertake their final reading of an ordinance that would introduce speed cameras in school zones. The city is following...
Sounds of Soul’s Motown music rocks rec center in The Villages
The sky was dark, the wind was howling and bolts of lightning creased the sky Sunday evening outside the SeaBreeze Recreation Center. Inside, the mood was sunny, celebratory and nostalgic thanks to the Sounds of Soul. The group featured six singers, two guitars, keyboards, two horns and drums. No matter...
Ocala ranks No. 4 on list of U.S. cities with fastest rising home prices
Have you been watching home sales and prices in Ocala/Marion County in recent months?. Six Florida cities are among the top 10 in the U.S. when it comes to the fastest-rising home prices, according to AgentAdvice, which describes itself as "for agents, by agents and a real estate school and media company."
Family Of Auburn RB Brian Battie Provides Encouraging Update After May Shooting
The family of Auburn running back Brian Battie provided a recent update on their son, who is recovering after being shot in the head during a shooting in Sarasota, Florida on May 18. Per AL.com:. quote:. “I am overjoyed to share an inspiring moment in Brian’s journey. After facing the...
Lightning strikes spark multiple house fires in The Villages, officials say
THE VILLAGES, Fla. — On Saturday, the Villages Public Safety Department said they responded to two separate home fires caused by lightning strikes. One of the homes was located at 2269 Froggy Loop in The Villages, according to officials. Upon arrival, officials saw heavy smoke coming from the structure's...
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