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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...
Just Turning 65 & Confused By Medicare? Insurance Opportunities Can Help!
Shaun Fagan has been a licensed insurance agent since 1986, growing his business in the Kansas City area, and specializing in helping people ages 65 and older navigate the ins and outs of Medicare. In 2022, after Shaun’s wife Mary retired from Verizon following a 37-year career, the couple moved...
Tampa's Felicia Stancil riding for Olympic gold in BMX
OLDSMAR, Fla. — One of the most exciting sports in the upcoming Paris Olympics is BMX. It takes speed, strength and strategy. Five U.S. riders have qualified for the games, including Tampa resident Felicia Stancil — one of the most decorated BMX riders in the world. “I ended...
Tampa Police released body camera video from shootout with a suspect in 2023
The Tampa Police have released body camera footage from an officer-involved shooting from nearly one year ago. The video shows a shootout between a suspect and Tampa Police officers in Tampa Heights.
New 55+ Homes in Wesley Chapel at Itchko Ezratti’s GL Homes Valencia Ridge
Discover the ultimate 55+ lifestyle at Valencia Ridge, crafted by the renowned Ezratti family, who have been at the forefront of active adult and luxury living in Florida since 1994. As leaders in the industry, Itchko Ezratti and his family continue to expand their legacy of creating luxurious and recreation-rich neighborhoods throughout the state.
Jamaicans in Tampa concerned for loved ones as Hurricane Beryl approaches the island
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Beryl is heading toward Jamaica as a major hurricane ripping through parts of the Caribbean, and people in Tampa are starting to worry about the safety of their loved ones who are on the island. “Speaking of it now, I am a little bit nervous because my mom’s house was recently […]
Tampa Bay Lightning sign Cam Atkinson after contract buyout
The Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday signed free agent forward Cam Atkinson, 35, who saw his contract bought out by the Philadelphia Flyers last week just before the NHL draft, to a one-year contract worth $900,000, the team announced.
Lightning reveals full 2024-25 regular season schedule, home opener Oct. 12
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced the team’s 2024-25 regular season schedule on Tuesday, as a new era is underway due to the departure of franchise leader Steven Stamkos in the offseason.
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