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Snorkeler critically injured by boat on first day of lobster mini-season is a Seminole man, 20, FWC said
A 20 year-old Seminole, Florida man snorkeling Wednesday morning was critically injured and airlifted to a hospital after being struck by a boat operated by a Key West man, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said Thursday. Sean Steven Bender was reportedly diving for spiny lobster when Mark...
Brian Aungst Sr. looks back on years as Clearwater mayor
CLEARWATER — Some might say Brian Aungst Sr. ended his second stint as Clearwater mayor with a bang. Or, more accurately, with a double bird. The way Aungst responded to a professional protester who had routinely been interrupting Clearwater City Council meetings during his yearlong term as interim mayor — with a pair of middle fingers on his way out the door — made national headlines in April, as the veteran politico’s spontaneous reaction resonated with many.
TIMELINE: Heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds expected in these Central Florida counties
ORLANDO, Fla. - Thursday will feature a few morning downpours near the coast, followed by a mainly dry afternoon from Brevard and Osceola counties, through most of Orange and Seminole counties. Our highest rain chances will target the Marion, Lake, Putnam and Alachua County regions between 3 p.m. and 7...
Tampa Bay is having a terrible mango season. Here’s why.
Most summers, Carrie Speltz wakes in the middle of the night to mangoes raining on her roof. “It always sounds like bowling balls,” she said. Speltz’s tree produced more than 2,000 mangoes last year. The tropical fragrance perfumed her house from May through July. She made hundreds of jars of mango jam and loaves of mango bread and sold them to friends and family.
Dirty Heads & Slightly Stoopid to play BayCare Sound
CLEARWATER — Dirty Heads and Slightly Stoopid are on the road for their “Slightly Dirty Summer Tour” across the United States. The tour will include a stop in the Tampa Bay area for a performance on Saturday, Aug. 3, 6 p.m., at The BayCare Sound at Coachman Park, 255 Drew St., Clearwater.
Blue October, Switchfoot & Matt Nathanson to play BayCare Sound
CLEARWATER — Blue October, Switchfoot and Matt Nathanson have partnered for a triple headliner event, the “Help from My Friends Summer Tour.” The 30-city run of dates began on July 24 and includes a stop in the Tampa Bay area for a show on Friday, Aug. 2, 6:30 p.m., at The BayCare Sound at Coachman Park, 255 Drew St., Clearwater.
Fans across the internet celebrate Layla the Clearwater Threshers bat dog's retirement
Clearwater Threshers bat dog Layla retired on Friday, and a video of her last round of fetch amassed thousands of well wishes from across the internet.State of play: "14/10 happy retirement, Layla," the popular account We Rate Dogs wrote on X, formerly Twitter, in a post with more than 6 million views.Before her six-year bat dog career, the pup, now 13, was just a humble beer dog, fetching cold ones for her owner, Andrew Davis, the Tampa Bay Times reported.Davis sent a video to the team, and they responded, "You think your dog could fetch bats?" The rest is history.Fun fact: Fans can bring their dogs to the team's Beach Dogs Fridays games. The last one of the season is Aug. 23, with dog ticket sales ($7 per dog) benefiting the Humane Society of Pinellas.The bottom line: "Dogs and baseball are universal," team spokesperson Robert Stretch tells Axios. A good girl deserves a good cake. Photo: Clearwater Threshers
This State Leads The Nation In Shark Attacks, But Risk Remains Low
According to the latest data from the Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File (ISAF), Florida continues to be the shark attack capital of the United States. In 2023, the Sunshine State recorded 16 unprovoked shark bites. The figure represents 44% of the U.S. total and 23% of unprovoked bites worldwide. With its extensive 1,350-mile coastline and warm waters, Florida offers an ideal environment for both sharks and humans. Consequently, the state’s popularity as a beach destination and its vast marine ecosystem contribute to more shark encounters than other regions.
Save money on back-to-school supplies when Florida's tax holiday kicks off
MIAMI - Shopping for back-to-school supplies can add up. From new clothes, shoes and a backpack to essentials like pens, notebooks, folders and markers things, can get expensive.In addition to shopping early and looking for deals in stores, those looking to save money are urged to take advantage of the state's back-to-school tax holiday which kicks off Monday, July 29 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 9."Don't get schooled this year. Start your back-to-school shopping now and save big," said Scott Shalley, president and CEO of the Florida Retail Federation, in a statement. "Floridians can shop tax-free during the Back-to-School Sales...
2 Publix shoppers win over $50K prize playing Fantasy 5
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two lucky Publix shoppers won over $50,000 playing Fantasy Five on Wednesday. According to the Florida Lottery, the winning tickets were sold at a Publix in Jacksonville and Tampa during the midday and evening drawings on Wednesday. Man arrested over fatal shooting in Hialeah. NOW PLAYING.
Florida governor says what he hopes to see from the next UF president
Gov. Ron DeSantis weighed in on the University of Florida’s recent president vacancy. He says the decision is up to the UF’s board of trustees, but he would like to see someone selected that would oppose disruptive demonstrations on campus, like outgoing President Ben Sasse did earlier this year.
St. Pete-based insurance company cancels some 1.2K mobile home policies, reports say
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Petersburg-based insurance company is canceling around 1,200 mobile home policies, according to media reports. American Mobile Insurance Exchange, located on Central Avenue North, is canceling customers' policies because it is withdrawing from the Florida market due to the company's financial condition, according to WESH-TV.
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Area Physicians Weigh In on ECGs for Student Athletes. As the school year ramps up, parents are busy lining up appointments so their student athletes can get their sports physicals. Over the past decade, there’s been increased interest in the incorporation of electrocardiogram heart screenings in these physicals. An...
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