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School closures loom large for some of Florida’s largest districts
The big story: Some of Florida’s biggest school districts continue to seek solutions for schools that sit well below their capacity. Hillsborough County is perhaps the farthest along in efforts to consolidate students and wind down the use of under-capacity campuses. When the final class bell rings this month,...
Black, white students in Tampa Bay more segregated now than 20 years ago
Data: Stanford Education Data Archive; Note: Index ranges from 0 to 1, where 0 implies no segregation (all schools have identical proportions of Black and white students) while 1 implies complete segregation (no Black student attends a school with any white students, and vice versa); Map: Axios VisualsRacial segregation in schools has increased dramatically over the last three decades, according to two new reports and an Axios review of federal data.Why it matters: Friday was the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling, and American public schools are growing more separate and unequal even though the...
Florida: Man Faces Charges for Attempted Murder after Casino Clash
A young man is facing several charges after an altercation with one of his alienated friends. The incident dates back to last week and happened in Bartow, Florida. The argument between the two started at Hard Rock Casino Tampa and continued throughout the night, resulting in attempted murder, among other charges.
23 places in Tampa Bay to get a great burger for National Burger Day
May 28 is National Burger Day, so that got us thinking about all the great ones Tampa Bay has to offer. Most have vegan and vegetarian options, too. Here are some suggestions. With more than 20 burgers on its menu, making a decision will be your dilemma at this downtown St. Petersburg restaurant. All of the burgers are made of prime Black Angus beef, and Beyond burgers can be substituted for any of the variations. And boy are there some unique ones, like the Marie Laveau (crawfish tails, andouille sausage, Muenster cheese, green onions and creole sauce), The 504 (peanut butter, apple smoked bacon, fully dressed) and the over-the-top decadent The Saint (short rib/brisket patty blend, Muenster cheese, bacon, beer-battered chicken, crispy potato pancake, creole mustard, smothered with gravy). Woof. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday and Monday, 11:30 a.m.-midnight Tuesday-Saturday. 56 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg. 727-623-0938. no9burgers.com.
Guns are being stolen from cars at higher rates nationwide. What about in Tampa Bay?
A recent report found that the rate of gun thefts from vehicles is triple what it was a decade ago. The report from gun safety group Everytown came just weeks after a 14-year-old boy in St. Petersburg accidentally shot and killed his 11-year-old brother. Police say the teen found the gun in an alley after it was stolen from a vehicle.
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy days after closing dozens of restaurants
LAKELAND, Fla. — Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection days after shuttering dozens of restaurants. The seafood chain has struggled for has been struggling for some time with lease and labor costs piling up in recent years and also promotions like its iconic all-you-can-eat shrimp deal.
Tampa camp counselor arrested for molesting 9-year-old: HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. - An 18-year-old camp counselor was arrested on Friday for molesting a child almost two years ago, according to The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say Angelo Lombay was 16 years old when he inappropriately touched and attempted to sexually batter a 9-year-old victim between June and August 2022 at the Code Ninjas camp located at 11909 Sheldon Rd. HCSO says the camp is now closed.
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