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National Hurricane Center tracking 2 tropical disturbances. See Florida impact for Labor Day
As Saharan dust begins to fade across the Atlantic basin, tropical activity is beginning to pick up. The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical disturbances, according to the latest advisory. Both currently show a low chance for development. ...
TECO defending company's request for a rate hike
TAMPA - Tampa Electric Company's executives, including its CEO, are in Tallahassee this week, defending the company's request for a rate hike. TECO is asking state regulators to approve $445 million in rate increases during the next three years. CEO Archie Collins said the company needs more revenue to pay for expenses, including equipment, fuel and future storm responses.
Pasco teachers reach 5% pay raise deal
LAND O’LAKES — Pasco County teachers are line to receive pay raises averaging just over 5%, after representatives from the school district and teachers union reached a deal Wednesday in their first round of bargaining over salaries and benefits. The agreement, which still requires ratification, includes a 3.5%...
Football Recap: Riverview Comes Up Short on the Road Against Hillsborough
Riverview kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They lost 26-0 to the Hillsborough Terriers. The loss leaves the Sharks without a win on the season. Rod Mack rushed for 47 yards. Cole Berger was his top target, picking up 28 receiving...
Childish Gambino to play Amalie Arena
TAMPA — Childish Gambino is set to take the global stage once again with “The New World Tour,” produced by AEG Presents. The tour will make a stop in the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m., at Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Tickets...
Cody Jinks to perform at Yuengling Center
TAMPA — The inaugural Country Jam will feature headliner Cody Jinks. The concert will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m., at the Yuengling Center, 12499 USF Bull Run Drive, Tampa. Tickets start at $44.50. Visit www.ticketmaster.com. Jinks will be joined by up-and-coming Texas singer-songwriter Jake Worthington, in...
United Airlines flight attendants hold demonstration at TPA for better wages
TAMPA, Fla. - United Airlines flight attendants plan to stage a series of demonstrations outside 20 major US airports today, including TPA, as they announce the results of a recent strike authorization vote. Regardless of the vote’s outcome, service will not be interrupted in the immediate future. The move comes...
Dangerous dog days of summer
Many Floridians get to work in comfortably air-conditioned offices during the summer. But many also don’t — and they could be in danger. We’re talking about more than 630,000 construction workers, more than 100,000 of the nation’s million farm laborers, and likely a total of about 2 million people in the state working outside now, during the historically hottest spring […] The post Dangerous dog days of summer first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Florida students to earn ABAC credit for certifications: College, industry officials sign agreements to make plan official
TIFTON – Florida high school students who earn industry certifications can now receive credits toward their degrees in the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources (SANR) at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Wednesday morning, ABAC President Tracy Brundage was joined by Jeb Smith, President of the Florida Farm Bureau, and...
Storms move through Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Pinellas County Tuesday but has since expired. Temperatures rise quickly this morning with lots of sunshine. Highs reach the low-mid 90s, and it’ll feel like 105+. Spotty showers start to develop just after lunchtime, and they increase in coverage through the afternoon. With a […]
Foot Locker announces HQ move to St. Petersburg
Three years after the St. Petersburg business community was rocked by the news that a Fortune 500 company was planning to relocate its global headquarters here, followed by a lengthy silence, it’s finally happening. Foot Locker, the sports apparel giant, announced in Wednesday’s investor earnings report that it will...
Hillsborough County tax refund offer looks ‘phishy’ to some
Many Hillsborough County residents have now received postcards advising them they can apply for a $100 settlement in a tax refund case, but a number of people are wondering if the postcards are real and if the refund offer is legitimate.
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