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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."
Tensions mark Hillsborough public defender campaigns
TAMPA — For a glimpse at the race to be Hillsborough County’s next public defender, look to the scene inside a packed banquet room this past spring in the Hotel Haya. Most in the crowd seemed interested in fireworks among the three candidates vying to be the county’s top prosecutor.
HGTV Stars Unite to Support Jonathan Knight
When Jonathan Knight took the stage with his fellow New Kids on the Block bandmates on July 19, 2024, the crowd in Tampa, Florida, went wild — including a whole row of HGTV stars who were there to cheer him on and dance the night away. Knight’s biggest fans...
Lakewood Ranch High’s Technology Student Association team excels at national conference
Props to Lakewood Ranch High’s Technology Student Association. Represented by recent grad Mason Engelsburg and upcoming juniors Zachariah Kersey and Gavin Moore, the Mustangs’ TSA finished fifth in the nation in the Webmaster event at the annual conference last month in Orlando. The Webmaster project focused on green energy initiatives to reduce the negative effects of fossil fuels.
Boil Water Notice in effect as water comes back on in Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The City of Bradenton has issued a precautionary Boil Water Notice in the aftermath of a city-wide water outage this morning. The notice is in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday. While the water remains safe, the notice was issued as an extra safety measure due to...
Deputies: 1 arrested after woman found dead, wrapped in tarp in Citrus County
INVERNESS, Fla. — Citrus County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 61-year-old after they found her roommate dead and wrapped in a tarp at an Inverness house. Tracy Lee Stanley was arrested for second-degree murder and is being held without bond, deputies said. They were dispatched to a house on East Rector Street after the sheriff's office received a call about a dead person being located on Saturday night.
Haitian American Nurses Association of Tampa celebrates 10 years of service
TAMPA, Fla. — Nurses, students and community leaders gathered to celebrate the Haitian American Nurses Association of Tampa (HANA)'s 10 years of service to the community. The nonprofit group held their annual HANA Fundraising and Scholarship Gala on Saturday night. The group was founded to create a network of support for Haitian American nurses.
Video: Lucas Bahdi knocks Ashton Sylve out cold in Round 6
Lucas Bahdi pulled an upset on Saturday, July 20, when he faced Ashton “H20” Sylve at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The pair battled it out on the PPV undercard leading to Jake Paul vs Mike Perry. The scheduled for 10 rounds contest didn’t go the full distance....
Video: Amanda Serrano TKO’s Stevie Morgan in second round
Amanda Serrano dominated Stevie Morgan on Saturday, July 20 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The bout served as the co-feature on the PPV card topped by Jake Paul vs Mike Perry. The scheduled for 10 rounds contest didn’t go the distance. The Puerto Rican seven-weight world champion defeated the...
Ruskin resident frustrated over road conditions
RUSKIN, Fla. — A Ruskin resident is frustrated over the condition of the roads there, especially on the streets and intersections along US 41. Bob Gipson says he’s been trying to get Hillsborough County’s attention on roads like 7th Ave, just east of US 41. “The road...
Blaze at Abandoned Gibsonton House Sparks Morning Traffic Chaos on US Highway 41
Early Monday morning, a blaze erupted at an abandoned house in Gibsonton, causing significant delays on US Highway 41. According to FOX 13 News. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue was alerted to the incident around 4 a.m. when passersby saw a large fire while driving along the highway. As firefighters rushed...
2024 Florida Jam: 17U Top Performers, Part I
After an action-packed weekend in Wesley Chapel, Florida, the inaugural Florida Jam is officially behind us. There were plenty of talented players that ended their travel season on a high note. With that being said, here’s our first round of top performers from the 17-and-under division…. Bryce Fitzgerald.
Political Fundraiser to Support Gabriel “Gabe” Papadopoulos!
We are thrilled to invite you to a special event in support of Gabriel “Gabe” Papadopoulos, who is running for Pasco County Commissioner. This fundraiser is a crucial opportunity to gather as a community, show our support, and help fuel a campaign dedicated to making Pasco County a better place for all.
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