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One Liners Hillsborough: Tampa General Hospital, Fifth Third Bank and more
► Tampa General Hospital’s Dr. Peggy Duggan, executive vice president, chief physician executive and chief medical officer, was recognized on Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of “180 Hospital and Health System Chief Medical Officers to Know” for 2024. (Pictured above) ► J.D. Power named Fifth Third...
New dengue cases have several Florida counties under mosquito advisory or alert. Here's where
Two cases of locally acquired dengue were reported between June 23 and June 29, bringing the Florida total of locally acquired cases to 10 across four counties, according to the Florida Department of Health. Health advisories and alerts have been issued for the affected counties. The number of travel-related cases...
Deputies: People armed with guns and knives broke into Riverview house
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies are looking for four or five suspects who broke into a man's house armed with a gun and knife. The man called deputies at 3:41 a.m. Tuesday from his house in the area of Newberry Grove Loop and said one suspect had a gun and the other had a knife. The suspects stole a laptop and left, according to deputies.
Keystone residents protest affordable housing project plans: 'Not my backyard'
KEYSTONE, Fla. - Community members in Keystone are coming out against plans for a new development they say will cause more traffic and overcrowding issues in the area. It’s part of Governor Ron DeSantis’ Live Local Act to push for more affordable housing across the state, but Hillsborough County residents say it will badly impact their community.
Santa's Drill Team honors veterans and first responders in Safety Harbor for July 4th
Despite being born in Turkey and living in the North Pole, Saint Nick is super patriotic about July Fourth.Why it matters: To help honor veterans and first responders, he calls on Santa's Drill Team and Palm Tree Santas.Santa and his helpers — also dressed in red and white — will be out in Safety Harbor on Thursday during the town's Independence Day festivities.What they're saying: "Santa is the star and he cannot go without being mobbed, so helpers and stunt doubles deflect some of the people away from him so he can enjoy his day," Santa Jim Beam, AKA Plant City...
Flood expert advises how to stay safe during a flood
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts as many as 25 named storms forming before November during this hurricane season. If they make landfall, those storms bring wind, rain, and can even cause flooding. Brian Sowers is the director of sales management at United Water Restoration, a damage assessment company...
USF St. Petersburg’s newest mental health helper is a very good boy
ST. PETERSBURG — Jenny Gelin, an incoming first-year student at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, sat in the front row of student orientation. A graduate from Tampa’s Wharton High School, Gelin has never lived in a dorm and is nervous about meeting new people. As the...
Watch 9-Year-Old Belt Out a Tina Turner Classic on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Tuesday’s episode (July 2) of America’s Got Talent introduced viewers to an incredible young talent — 9-year-old Pranysqa Mishra from Tampa, Fla. 'Full Circle': Big Sean Reflects On Eminem Collaboration 'Tobey' Pranysqa’s powerful rendition of Tina Turner’s “River Deep, Mountain High” left the judges and audience wildly impressed, ultimately earning her the coveted Golden Buzzer from judge Heidi Klum. Before her Season 19 audition, Pranysqa shared her lifelong passion for singing, which dates back as far as she can remember. “I always just love singing. It makes me feel happy. Even when I was four years old, I would pretend that I...
Typical summer storms through July 4th weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — We have a classic summer weather pattern as we get ready to celebrate Independence Day across Tampa Bay. It’ll be hot and humid with highs in the low 90s and a heat index of 102-107. Try to take some breaks out of the heat when you can, and certainly stay hydrated. […]
July arts: "Photo Ybor: Then and Now" at FMoPA, new exhibits on both sides of the Bay
"Ybor Photos: Then and Now" at the FMoPA features historic photos, like this 1917 shot of the Burgert Brothers studio on the 1500 block of Seventh Avenue, alongside contemporary pictures in the same location, like this 2020 shot of La Faraona Cigars. Provided by FmOPA.
Debate continues after Tampa City Council revote to continue ShotSpotter contract
TAMPA, Fla. — Civil rights advocates are still peeved at Tampa City Council and Tampa police after an unannounced revote on funding a controversial program. In June, the council approved $280,000 for the gunshot-detecting technology, ShotSpotter. It was a heated meeting on June 20 when leaders revoted to approve...
Has R&B night at Krate become too great?
WESLEY CHAPEL — Melissa Wigfall’s shoulders swayed back and forth, her eyes closed, her body soaking in the music. She had the tallest Afro in the place, a decidedly 1970s outfit on, and her style was unmistakenly old school. “This,” she said, smiling brightly, “is my jam, baby.”...
Report: Consumers taking on more debt to pay rent — here's how it has impacted Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. — How much do you pay for rent?. For many in America, including here in Florida, the rising costs of living have taken a toll on their wallets. So much so that people are now reportedly taking on debt to pay their rent. In a report from...
New owners, same delicious legacy: Wright's Gourmet House sold to Tampa restaurant family
TAMPA, Fla. — Wright’s Gourmet House may have new owners, but its 60-year legacy of fresh craft sandwiches and decadent desserts is sure to continue. For years, Jeff Mount built upon the institution created by his grandparents, Marjorie and Pete Wright, who opened Wright’s Gourmet House on April 20, 1963.
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