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Cincinnati Bengals begin preseason with game against Tampa Bay. Here's how to watch.
The Bengals take on the Colts on Aug. 22 at Paycor Stadium for Game 3 of their preseason schedule. There are about 10 ways to stream games throughout the 2024 NFL season, including some preseason games. The Cincinnati Bengals begin their regular season in September, but before that they'll take...
Hundreds of Tampa Bay area condo buildings face looming inspection deadline
TAMPA, Fla. - The deadly Surfside Condo collapse in 2021 sparked statewide urgency to meet new safety requirements. But right now, hundreds of condo buildings in the Tampa Bay area are on a deadline. Florida condos have just five months to complete re-inspections by December 31, but some of them...
2 Florida Cities Among the Hottest in America This Year
If you feel like it’s extra hot outside, that’s because it’s hotter than normal this summer. In fact, experts say that this summer is one of the hottest in America ever, including in two Florida cities. Monday (July 23) was actually the hottest day ever on the planet, beating a record set just the day before, according to the European climate change service. Satellite data from Copernicus shows that Monday was 0.06 degrees Celsius (0.1 degree Fahrenheit) warmer than Sunday. So, it’s sizzling out there, not just in America but around the world.
Tampa Uber driver goes viral for her rideshare sing-a-longs
TAMPA, Fla. - If you’re waiting for an Uber and Linda Swann pulls up, you better have your pipes warmed up. Swann, a 63-year-old lab technician, has made a name for herself on TikTok. She has racked up millions of views with her Tampa-based karaoke rideshare setup. "I’m an...
Bouncing back from Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries
TAMPA (BLOOM) – Craniocervical Specialist, Dr. Chris Slininger, DC, DCCJP, joined Gayle Guyardo, the host of the global health and wellness show, Bloom, with advice on how to bounce back after suffering a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). Slininger, who is former military, is very passionate about helping military...
Non-profit that helps foster kids finds new home in Tampa after being kicked out of old home
TAMPA, Fla. — The last time we told you about Garage 517 in Land O' Lakes, they were packing up and in search of a new place to serve the community. Now the non-profit has a new home, telling 10 Tampa Bay they hope to serve even more at-risk foster teens.
Busch Gardens Hosts One-Day Scary And Merry Event
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is known for their unique and exciting festivals and tomorrow they’ll host a one-day scary and merry event. You’ve heard of Christmas in July, but before we get to the merry time of year, we hit the scary time of year. Halloween is just around the corner. It’s hard to believe we’re only about 3 months away, though I’ve started seeing candy and decorations out in stores already. Well, retail stores aren’t the only ones getting excited. Busch Gardens is ready to get the celebration started early too.
Triathlon athletes to compete in Key Largo
KEY LARGO — Athletes can test their physical and mental stamina by competing in the Key Largo Triathlon set for Sunday, Aug. 18, at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. The racing challenge, produced by Game On! Race Events and presented by City Bikes, includes swimming off the beach at Pennekamp, biking on U.S. 1 and running through the state park and surrounding neighborhoods.
DIAC24 Recapped: Happy Communities, Strong Destinations
The annual convention drove home stewardship as key to prosperity for locals, visitors and meetings alike. At Destinations International (DI) Annual Convention, 2024 (DIAC24), in Tampa, Fla. this past July 16-18, DI CEO Don Welsh’s opening remarks brought forward a wave of laugher from the crowd after he shared that the awe-inspiring drone show that kicked off the 2024 Annual Convention used an astounding 300 drones—and 298 of them made it through to the end! Ah, the drone show: the latest meetings industry favorite. Each one we see seems to get even better than the last.
Tampa Radio Station The Beat Has Switched Places With Another Tampa Station
While radio hasn't been the leading source of entertainment for decades, it remains a reliable part of many people's daily lives. It's understandable, then, that listeners of a particular station, or of a certain show on that station, get upset when they discover that that station seems to have completely vanished. That's the experience that many regular listeners of Tampa's 95.7 The Beat had recently when they discovered that the station was no longer at that signal. Now, many want to know what happened to the station, and whether it still exists at all. What happened to 95.7 The Beat?The...
Tampa mayor endorses Kamala Harris for president
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Mayor Jane Castor publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination. "The stakes couldn't be higher in this upcoming election & I'm excited to endorse @VP Harris. The Biden Harris Administration has delivered on major Tampa infrastructure projects and I know that will continue in a Harris Administration," Castor wrote on X Tuesday afternoon.
Mike Evans Striving to Break Records in 11th NFL Season | Training Camp Recap
Legendary Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans continues his pursuit of NFL history as he embarks on his 11th season, aiming to surpass records set by all-time greats like Jerry Rice and Randy Moss. Evans led the NFL in touchdown receptions last season with 13. He has achieved over 1,000 receiving...
VIDEO: Armed robbery suspect jumps across balconies moments before arrest at Tampa hotel
TAMPA, Fla. - A man who Hillsborough County deputies say is responsible for several recent armed robberies is in custody after trying to escape by jumping between balconies, the sheriff's office said. Investigators say deputies, along with Tampa police officers, approached Jorge Garcia-Palacio, 23, at the Godfrey Hotel on Rocky...
Hometown Olympic gold medalists serve dinner to Clearwater families in need
CLEARWATER, Fla. - They both won gold on the softball field and in the swimming pool, but on Monday, Michele Smith and Brooke Bennett were in the kitchen serving their community in a unique way to help homeless families in need. For both of the Tampa Bay area athletes, winning...
HealthTech|X Accelerator program selects 15
In Tampa Bay, innovation begins at home. The Tampa Bay region’s burgeoning tech ecosystem received a boost as 15 organizations were selected for Tampa Bay Wave’s HealthTech|X Accelerator program this week. The culmination of a three-month application process, start-up healthcare technology firms from Karachi to London will receive guidance, expertise and funding from the Wave and its partners and backers.
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