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2 pit bulls found at Tampa middle school as 'dog dumping' becomes growing trend in Bay Area
TAMPA, Fla. - Pit bulls Biggie and Bertha had their ears cropped for fighting so that adversaries couldn’t grab them with their teeth. It appears the ear cropping was a backyard job done inhumanely. "They give them whiskey or other alcohol to try and dull the pain, but really...
Medical student Jiana Baker named ACP Florida Chapter 2024 Student of the Year
Jiana Baker, Class of 2025, is on a roll. The Florida Chapter of the American College of Physicians has named her the 2024 Student of the Year and a 2024 Outstanding Medical Student. The awards highlight Baker's academic excellence, research involvement, and commitment to internal medicine. Baker has excelled at...
Florida Singles Among Least Honest in Online Dating, Study Finds
It has been a rough few months for those looking for love in South Florida. First, New Times reported that Florida is the worst state for dating. Another study revealed. Miami is one of the worst cities in which to raise a family. Unfortunately, we have more bad news for...
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...
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.
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