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ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky — Ten-year-old relief pitcher Addie Kane stepped onto the mound with a bow in her hair and a four-run lead to protect. “We’re three outs from what we came here to do,” head coach Matt Olszewski told Kane and the rest of the Florida Bolts 10-under team, in a huddle before the bottom of the sixth and final inning.
Run for Fun: Breaking through a running plateau
In this week's episode of Run for Fun, we tackle the dreaded running plateau. When people start running, they often improve quickly and set new personal records in races. After a few years, getting faster becomes harder as the runner gets closer to their full potential.
Another Southwest jet flies very low over water; FAA investigates
Federal officials are investigating an incident in which a Southwest Airlines jet flew as low as 150 feet over water while it was still about 5 miles from its intended landing spot at the airport in Tampa, Florida. The pilots skipped over the Tampa airport and landed instead at Fort...
Driver injured after crashing into mobile home in Brooksville
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - A driver crashed their car through a mobile home in Brooksville early Tuesday morning, according to authorities. According to Hernando County Fire Rescue, they responded to a car crash into a mobile home in the 14000 block of Brookridge Boulevard in Brooksville in ‘the early morning hours’ of Tuesday.
Tampa police launch new dispatch service for mental health crises
TAMPA, Fla. — A new program launched by the Tampa Police Department aims to reduce the number of mental health calls officers respond to and instead provide people experiencing crisis with intervention specialists. The agency has started its Crisis Intervention Dispatch Service Program to connect people who call 911...
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...
Clearwater's Dale Wood makes patriotic wood flags for his condo neighbors
TAMPA, Fla. — A Clearwater man has found a way to spread patriotism and make his condo community a great place to live. Dale Wood, 83, makes wood flags in his garage at The Village on Island Estates. Wood cuts individual pieces of wood to make the stripes for...
9-2 heavyweight prospect reveals why he called out ‘Bad Guy’ Chael Sonnen after dominant win at UFC Vegas 94
UFC Vegas 94 was undoubtedly a far better card than many fans expected, and it was up to heavyweight hopeful Thomas Petersen to get the ball rolling. Whilst the eyes of the combat sports world were fixed on Jake Paul versus Mike Perry in Tampa, Florida, the MMA community was enjoying a surprisingly solid Fight Night card from the Apex in Las Vegas.
New Space for Moms to Open in Downtown Tampa: The Spiral Staircase
TAMPA, Fla. — When it comes to a space just for women, Christina McCue Hoek says the Tampa Bay area was missing a place she, as a career woman and a mom, longed to be part of. "I felt that there was really nowhere that I could go as...
You can now buy an entire Florida spring in Tampa Bay for $2.7 million
It's believed Florida only has around 700 natural springs, collectively delivering nearly 8 billion gallons of fresh, near 70-degree water to the surface every single day. Now one of them is for sale in Tampa Bay. Mud Springs is a a second-magnitude freshwater spring located at 0 Marys Fish Camp...
Bucs announce 'Creamsicle' colors will return this fall
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are traveling back to the 70s by breaking out their "Creamsicle" uniforms for one game this season. The Bucs wore the orange and white uniforms for the first time in more than a decade during the 2023 season against the Detroit Lions. This year, they'll feature the classic uniforms against the Atlanta Falcons on Oct. 27 at Raymond James.
Brazilian AYCE sushi spot, Kingdom Sushi, expanding to Tampa
Kingdom Sushi, known for its popular locations in Orlando, Jacksonville, and Boca Raton, is expanding its culinary reach to Tampa. The new location, set to open at 4027 S Dale Mabry Hwy, will offer a diverse menu featuring mostly Japanese cuisine with a touch of Brazilian flair. An opening date is still TBA, but they are actively hiring for all positions at the restaurant.
Buccaneers Rookie Expectations: Bucky Irving, Elijah Klein And Devin Culp
The long wait is over as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and other teams around the league are reporting for training camp today. Rookies are expected to be in the building today for the Bucs with veterans arriving tomorrow. Cleats are laced up and pads will be on and the road to the Super Bowl begins now.
In service for our veterans
Scouting America, under the direction of Reed Wilson of South Tampa, conducted a day of service at Liberty Manor for Veterans for the purpose of Wilson earning his Eagle Scout award, the highest rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program by the Boy Scouts of America. Liberty Manor promotes the developmental and social needs of disabled and honorably discharged veterans who have fallen victim to homelessness providing transitional, supported housing and establishing objectives designed to attribute to self-sufficiency.
How military families work to find affordable housing across Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. — Our military stationed at MacDill Air Force Base don’t necessarily work and live there. For many, it’s a choice not to live there, but some families are forced to wait until housing that fits their needs on the installation becomes available. The Lovdahl family...
Bucs to wear creamsicle jerseys Oct. 27 vs. Falcons
The Bucs announced Tuesday they’ll again break out their creamsicle jerseys for their Oct. 27 home game against the Falcons, marking the second consecutive season they’ll go retro. Kickoff at Raymond James Stadium is at 1 p.m. The team also announced it will pay tribute to the 1979...
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