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Madeira Beach Drowning: Authorities Recover Body After All-Night Search
At approximately 6:12 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a distress call near 12960 Gulf Boulevard in Madeira Beach. The incident involved two swimmers caught in a strong current. According to authorities, 31-year-old Hector Colon of Riverview and his roommate, 34-year-old Angel...
Man jumps from balcony to balcony at Hillsborough County hotel in attempt to evade law enforcement
TAMPA, Fla. – A man suspected of multiple armed robberies in Hillsborough County tried to run from law enforcement by jumping down four balconies at a hotel. Hillsborough County Deputies located Jorge Garcia-Palacio at The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa on Monday. When detectives knocked on the door, Garcia-Palacio initially opened it but quickly locked it upon seeing them.
Hillsborough librarians' Animal Antics program brings kids face-to-face with Florida Aquarium species’
TAMPA, Fla. - Librarians across Hillsborough County enter the school break hoping to battle the dreaded summer slide in kids. They fight it using a variety of free activities and programs. "Summer can be tricky, because your kid is out of school," Hillsborough County librarian Chely Cantrell said. "Either they're...
Visit Tampa Bay and Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters release a Tampa Bay-inspired coffee blend
Visit Tampa Bay, in partnership with Tampa’s Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters, is releasing a signature coffee blend, Pirate’s Plunder. Described in a statement as “…a rich taste that could tempt legendary pirate José Gaspar himself,” the blend is composed of Ethiopian Heirloom and Bourbon coffee varieties harvested in the winter months. The blend contains notes of citrus, caramel, floral, blackberry and cocoa.
State to seek death penalty for man accused of killing his ex-wife, her new boyfriend
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa man who police say shot and killed his ex-wife and her new boyfriend last month could face the death penalty. The state attorney's office announced on Tuesday that it would seek the death penalty against 65-year-old Robert Craig-Webb. Prosecutors say Craig-Webb had been married...
WMNF seeks applicants for our Board of Directors – Deadline: Thurs, Sept. 12th, 2024
We love the board members we have, but some will have reached the end of their term in November 2024, and this leave open seats. One is reserved for a Director who will still be under the age of 30!. These board seats are for members of the community who...
Safety regulators investigating another low flight by a Southwest jet, this time in Tampa
Federal officials are investigating an incident in which a Southwest Airlines jet flew as low as 150 feet (45 meters) over water while it was still about 5 miles (8 kilometers) from its intended landing spot at the airport in Tampa, Florida.
Azola South Tampa sells for $64.3 million
ZOM Living completed the $64.3 million sale of Azola South Tampa, a recently developed luxury rental community, in the South Tampa neighborhood of Tampa. The property’s buyer is Momentum Real Estate Partners, a Miami-based multifamily real estate investment firm. Located at 7701 Interbay Blvd., the 214-unit, garden-style community spans nine acres.
Hillsborough School Board looks to set rules on cell phone usage in class
TAMPA, Fla. — The Hillsborough County School Board is set to discuss cell phones in the classroom during a meeting Tuesday. A public hearing will take place discussing proposed changes to the district's cell phone policy for the upcoming school year. What You Need To Know. SDHC set to...
Vein911 expands with the Grand Opening of their 4th location
TAMPA (BLOOM) – Vein911 Vein Treatment Centers is dedicated to bringing awareness and relief to the millions of Americans who are suffering from vein disease. 75% of Americans will develop vein disease in their lifetime and suffer with lifestyle limiting symptoms because they don’t understand the signs. Board-Certified...
Lightning Should Bring Back Tyler Johnson
This offseason got off to a tough start for Tampa Bay Lightning fans as they watched the face of the franchise, Steven Stamkos, sign with the Nashville Predators and defenseman Mikhail Sergachev traded to Utah. They did have a chance to get excited when defenseman Ryan McDonagh was reacquired back in May. Perhaps another reunion could help boost the morale further.
SWFWMD Board Approves Rolling Back Millage Rate for 2025
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Governing Board voted to decrease property taxes by adopting a proposed rolled-back millage rate of 0.1909 mill for the fiscal year 2025 budget. The millage rate is 6.6% lower than the current fiscal year adopted millage rate of 0.2043 mill, a savings...
A Tampa woman faces a $15,000 water bill. Is her old oak to blame?
TAMPA — Cheryll Jenkins walked toward her mailbox, worried about what was waiting for her inside. She stepped carefully, watching out for exposed tree roots and a chunk of sidewalk those roots had upended. The branches of an old live oak stretched overhead. In recent months, her water bill...
Plenty of afternoon and evening storms
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Rain chances ramp up in the afternoon and evening hours as the sea breezes push inland. The storms start near the coast and spread inland. Late-day downpours drift back toward the Gulf of Mexico. When it’s not raining, it will be steamy with highs in the low 90s and heat index […]
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