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FWC participating in Operation Dry Water; heightened BUI enforcement, education on dangers of impaired boating
Operation Dry Water is a year-round national effort to educate recreational boaters about the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A heightened enforcement during the holiday weekend of Thursday through Saturday, July 4-6, will see Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and other law enforcement partners focusing efforts on Boating Under the Influence detection and enforcement. The mission of Operation Dry Water is to reduce the...
Here’s how Tampa Bay shelters calm the dogs during July 4 fireworks
Owners of nervous dogs are bracing themselves for July 4, when their pups shiver at the sounds of fireworks. With Independence Day falling on Thursday this year, explosions may happen days beforehand and after in some neighborhoods. While homeowners shop the doggy downer aisle at the pet stores, owners of...
‘Azalea Gateway’ Could Replace Former Raytheon Technologies Site at 1501 72nd Street North, St. Petersburg, FL
A 29-acre property could be transformed into a massive mixed-income apartment complex. St. Pete Rising reports that the multi-phase Azalea Gateway would have 1,000 units, 300 of which would be affordable housing. Sources say this makes it one of the “largest public-private housing projects in the history of St. Petersburg.”
Tampa Bay has three ‘Entrepreneurs of the Year’
July 2, 2024 - International accounting firm Ernst & Young has named a local banker, beverage industry executive and health care consultant as Florida’s Entrepreneur of the Year. Ken LaRoe, CEO of St. Petersburg-based Climate First Bank; Bill Lombardo, CEO of Clearwater beverage flavoring company Monin; and Eric Reimer, CEO of Tampa’s Healthmap Solutions care management platform, earned the distinction. The trio and six others from the state will now participate in the national Entrepreneur of the Year awards in November.
Florida nonprofit encourages HIV testing beyond Pride Month
TAMPA, Fla. — A leader in the Bay Area’s LGBTQIA+ community is using her voice at her day job to make sure her community is safe. Advocates with HIV and STI awareness nonprofit Positively U are reminding people of the importance of testing year-round. According to the latest...
Hurricane Beryl inspires Suncoast residents to start prepping for future storms
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Just over a month into hurricane season, there have been two named tropical storms and Hurricane Beryl. Anticipating an active hurricane season ahead, Suncoast residents are starting to prepare for future storms. Batteries, gas tanks, tarps, sandbags, and generators are among the most popular items to...
Seminole Fire Rescue mourns loss of lieutenant
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The City of Seminole Fire Rescue Department announced the death of one of its firefighters in a post Monday afternoon. Lt. Brendon Holcomb was a 14-year veteran of the department. The details of his death were not discussed. "His love for our profession, his community...
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