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Tampa Bay Trump supporters rally after Pennsylvania shooting
PALM HARBOR, Fla. — In Palm Harbor, supporters for former President Donald Trump gathered along U.S. 19 to show their support in the aftermath of the assassination attempt. Penny Dodd said she's been organizing events like this since 2019. Sunday's rally was already planned, but after the shooting, Dodd...
Pool contractor who left homeowners with unfinished pools has license revoked
TAMPA, Fla. — A local pool contractor at the center of a 10 Investigates investigation has had his license revoked. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation recently pulled JE Clear Pools' license. Customers tell 10 Investigates that while they are happy to see the state take action, they are still left with incomplete pools and out tens of thousands of dollars.
Hillsborough County Conducts Aerial Mosquito Control Over South Tampa, Residents Encouraged to Sign Up for Notifications
In an effort to manage mosquito populations, Hillsborough County Mosquito Management Services announced an aerial spraying operation using Dibrom. The treatment, aimed at adult mosquitoes, took place on July 13, in several locations across South Tampa, notably within the boundaries of Swann Avenue to the north and Marina Bay Drive at MacDill AFB to the south, Bayshore Boulevard on the east, and Old Tampa Bay to the west, covering an area of 17,458 acres.
A Pasco County business is closing due to increasing liability insurance costs and legal fees
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A small Pasco county business said it's facing big problems when it comes to insurance costs. The owner of "Gill Dawg," Erik Soujanen said they're permanently closing up shop after their rates simply got too high. “I think a lot of the public doesn't know...
Oldsmar History Museum will soon be operated by city
OLDSMAR, Fla. — The Oldsmar’s Historical Society Museum has been run by a nonprofit – the Oldsmar Historical Society – but due to a lack of volunteers and declining visitors, the city will be taking over its duties. Maryann Cruse has been in charge of the...
Clearwater plans $100 million project to mitigate North Beach flooding
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The city of Clearwater will spend up to $100 million to mitigate flooding in the North Beach neighborhood where about a dozen homes were inundated with stormwater twice last year, according to Public Works Director Marcus Williamson. “We’re seeing more intense storms,” he said. “We’re seeing...
In U-turn, Tampa renews contract for gunshot detection technology
For a moment, it seemed Tampa was joining other U.S. cities that have parted ways with technology that can detect where guns have been fired after concerns arose about accuracy and transparency. In early June, the City Council narrowly voted to deny a $280,000 contract for another year of ShotSpotter,...
Need free pads or tampons? In Tampa, you can visit a ‘period pantry’
Pads, tampons, and other menstrual supplies aren’t cheap. Many low-income people struggle to pay for them, and they aren’t typically covered by government assistance programs like SNAP food benefits or Medicaid. Although some states have dropped sales taxes on menstrual products in recent years, 20 states still tax...
Three candidates vie for Tarpon Springs city manager position
TARPON SPRINGS — City commissioners have narrowed down the field of city manager candidates to three contenders. They are former Marshalltown, Iowa, city manager Joseph Gaa; former East Moline, Illinois, administrator Douglas Maxeiner; and current Crescent City, Florida, city manager Charles Rudd, who had also served as economic development director of New Port Richey.
Budget workshops reveal plenty on Temple Terrace’s plate
TEMPLE TERRACE — It’s budget season, and the first workshops held by the Temple Terrace City Council late last month revealed that in its early stages, the fiscal year 2025 budget boasts some intriguing potential projects for the city. “We have a lot of great projects on tap...
Vet Resource Center offers free cancer screenings for Gulf War veterans
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Vet Resource Center (VRC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans, has launched a campaign to offer free cancer screenings for Gulf War veterans. The VRC says the initiative comes in response to the rise in cancer cases among veterans who served in the...
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