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Tampa environmental firm acquires 42-employee California business
Verdantas, a Tampa-based environmental consulting firm, recently acquired California-based Cbec Eco Engineering, a firm focused on water-based projects including hydrology, hydraulics, geomorphology, sediment transport, design and field services. Verdanta helps its clients meet regulatory compliance at sites; perform environmental assessments where contaminants and chemicals may be present; offers architecture and...
USF welcomes nearly 300 new faculty members
August 15, 2024 - University of South Florida’s leadership hopes 291 new faculty members, a 29% increase over 2023, will help enhance its position as one of America’s preeminent research institutions. According to the announcement, the group includes leading health experts, marine scientists, computer engineers and “prominent scholars in other fields.” USF officials believe joining the prestigious Association of American Universities in 2023 helped attract new faculty, and 35% came from member institutions.
Whataburger announces its southernmost Florida location yet, but what about Orlando?
TAMPA, Fla. - Whataburger is turning up the heat in Florida, with plans to launch its southernmost spots yet in the Sunshine State. The Texas-based 24-hour burger chain announced last week it's set to make its debut in Tampa in 2026. Whataburger has not yet revealed where these locations will...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorizes Port Tampa Bay’s plan to deepen channel
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has signed off on Port Tampa Bay’s General Reevaluation Report that details the port’s plan to deepen shipping channels. The plan calls for the main portions of the waterways that service Port Tampa Bay to deepen from 43 to 47 feet. The Tampa Harbor Navigation Improvement Study began three years ago.
Spine-chilling moment police find missing woman with Alzheimer’s standing in swamp at 2am
AN elderly woman with Alzheimer's was found wandering into a swampy area in Tampa, Florida. She was rescued from the gloomy water by Hillsborough County Sheriff deputies who received a concerned call on August 10 about a missing woman. Luckily, the police were able to find her after the call...
Trucker texted 'I’m going to prison for vehicular manslaughter' before plowing into group outside club: TPD
TAMPA, Fla. - Moments before plowing into a group of people outside a Tampa strip club Tuesday morning, police say the driver sent a text message to a friend saying, "Goodbye. I'm going to prison for vehicular manslaughter." Court documents released Thursday say 25-year-old Dylan Fogle admitted to being the driver of the truck, but claimed the accelerator got stuck.
Community Support Crucial as Polk County Faces Rising Prenatal Care Gaps
DAVENPORT, FLA. — When Erica Millan of Davenport delivered her first child, Francisco, on Super Bowl Sunday at AdventHealth Heart of Florida, she knew she wanted to breastfeed. However, that journey isn’t always easy. With the support of the hospital’s lactation consultant and nurse, Tina Worth, she successfully...
Jacksonville-based nonprofit launches affordable housing fund to boost its work in Northeast Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ability Housing, a Jacksonville-based nonprofit developer of affordable housing, announced Wednesday the launch of a fund that will help boost its work in Northeast and Central Florida. According to a release, the fund was possible thanks to an initial investment of $3.75 million from the Capital...
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 44 Win Big at National Convention
The group, known for their philanthropic efforts, were named the AMVETS National Auxiliary of the Year. AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 44, Plant City, was recognized with three awards at the annual AMVETS Auxiliary National Convention, held August 6 through 10 in Springfield, Illinois. The service organization, known for their philanthropic efforts...
Florida CFO calls for investigation of 'concerning' spending by UF President Ben Sasse
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis Thursday called on the state university system to investigate spending by outgoing University of Florida President Ben Sasse, saying his department would "offer auditing support." "Reports of @UF's exorbitant spending by Ben Sasse’s office are concerning," Patronis wrote in a social media post on X. ...
Poll suggests gap closing between Trump and Harris in Florida: Inside Florida Politics
The race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is tightening in Florida. Journalists Zac Anderson, Wayne Washington and Mark Harper discuss the new surveys showing Harris within striking distance, where ballot measures on marijuana and abortion stand with voters and the state's upcoming Aug. 20 primary. This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Poll suggests gap closing between Trump and Harris in Florida: Inside Florida Politics
Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking 'I agree'
Does signing up for Disney’s popular streaming service mean you have agreed to never sue the entertainment giant over anything forever? That is what Disney argues in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a 42-year-old New York doctor whose family claims had a fatal allergic reaction after eating at an Irish pub in Disney Springs in October. A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers of the importance of reading the fine print when signing up for a streaming service or smartphone app. The lawsuit was filed by the family of a New York woman who died after eating at a restaurant in Disney Springs, an outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment complex in Florida owned by Disney. Disney is arguing that the lawsuit should be dropped because the plaintiff, the woman’s husband, once signed up for a trial subscription of the Disney+ streaming service. That service, they argue, includes a subscriber agreement in which the customer agrees to settle any lawsuits against Disney out of court through arbitration.
Florida election officials warn of false rumor about ballot markings days before the state’s primary
NEW YORK — (AP) — An unfounded claim that election workers will invalidate ballots by writing on them is prompting election clerks in Florida to correct the record ahead of next week's state primary. Clerks in Collier and Escambia counties, home to Naples and Pensacola, are reassuring voters...
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