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Boy Scouts in talks to sell 50-acre slice of Brooksville reservation
BROOKSVILLE — When businessman Larry DiePolder died in 1978, he left about 1,300 natural acres in Hernando County to the Boy Scouts with explicit instructions. He said the land must never be sold “in any way shape or form” or be used for any commercial purposes, according to his will. DiePolder stated the acreage should serve only for the Boy Scouts to “enjoy the great outdoors and the beauties and benefits of nature.”
City to unveil new eco-counter to encourage more bike activity on Tampa’s Green Spine
The City of Tampa has unveiled its first Eco-Counter display at the corner of North Boulevard and West Cass Street. This digital unit uses camera sensors to count pedestrians and bicyclists in real-time, showcasing their presence in the urban environment. The Eco-Counter displays daily and annual totals, offering a clear view of the area’s foot and bike traffic.
Tampa's 'Litter Skimmer' has collected more than 72K pounds of trash in 2 years
TAMPA, Fla. — Two years and more than 72,000 pounds of trash later, Tampa city leaders are still celebrating the success of its "Litter Skimmer." Launched in 2022, the Litter Skimmer has been collecting trash that has made its way into Tampa's waterways, including the Hillsborough River and Tampa Bay. According to the city, in those two years since its launch, the Litter Skimmer has collected more than 72,500 pounds of trash.
Community Received Crime & City Budget Updates At Second Public Safety Meeting
Thankfully, the short, but scary violent crime wave that rocked New Tampa in June has calmed down. That fact was evidenced by the much-lower attendance at the second New Tampa Public Safety Town Hall meeting held at Compton Park in Tampa Palms on July 30, nearly five weeks after District 7 Tampa City Council member Luis Viera and the Tampa Police Department (TPD) co-hosted the first New Tampa Public Safety Town Hall meeting at the New Tampa Recreation Center on June 24.
Around town: Tampa news briefs
TAMPA – Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, is hosting a Parents’ Night Out event on Friday, Sept. 20, for families in the Tampa area. The event will take place 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, at Faith Life Church, 2702 E. Bearss Ave. Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m.
Florida woman pulls gun while trying to adopt dog, police say
TAMPA, Fla. — A fight over an attempted dog adoption escalated to an aggravated assault investigation, according to the Tampa Police Department. According to TPD, during an attempted dog adoption on Meadowbrook Avenue around noon on Saturday, two women got into an altercation, leading to one woman pulling a gun.
Bucs’ Baker Mayfield, wife Emily at home in Tampa helping kids
TAMPA ― It is truly his team and now his town. So, Baker Mayfield and his wife, Emily, want to continue to give back to the community by helping underprivileged children in Tampa Bay. A lot has happened for Mayfield since he signed as an undrafted free agent in...
Valuations highlight Municipal Services Center conundrum
A recent appraisal found that St. Petersburg’s Municipal Services Center is worth $19 million; officials must spend over $13 million on immediate repairs. In addition, selling the property would require the city to lease the building back from the buyer while a new Municipal Services Center (MSC) is under construction. That would cost between $18 million and $33.75 million in rent over five years.
TECO leaders to ask the state to approve rate hike in 2025 and beyond
Leaders for Tampa Electric Company (TECO) will make their pitch to the Florida Public Service Commission on Monday afternoon as to why they should be allowed to raise utility rates, against the wishes of many customers.
At Tampa Bay charter roiled by lawsuits, parents feel left in the dark
Since 2018, Sarah Lentsch has relied on child care services at Plato Academy, one of Tampa Bay’s largest locally-run K-8 charter school systems. She’s a single, working mom with two daughters, 9 and 5, who last year were in third grade and preschool at Plato Academy St. Petersburg. Plato was well-known for teaching Greek and having A-rated schools, and she liked that they had preschool, elementary school and before- and after-care on one campus.
Florida gas prices remain low ahead of holiday weekend
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – As Floridians prepare to hit the road for Labor Day, Florida gas prices during the holiday weekend are expected to be the lowest they’ve been in three years. In 2023, Florida drivers paid $3.68 per gallon on Labor Day. In 2022 it was $3.52 and in 2021 it was $3.02. […]
Big Bend prep sports weekly schedule: When, where are local teams playing
The Big Bend preps season is in full swing as the fall sports calendar has officially started. From the gridiron to the links, we have plenty of action around the area as the fall feeling slowly creeps up on us. A full slate of football action takes us into Labor Day weekend,...
Florida Republicans, Democrats release slates for Electoral College
Florida’s two major parties submitted their slates of 30 electors – the people who will cast the state’s votes in the Electoral College, depending on the winner – to the state Division of Elections last week. The names are a who’s who of elected state and local officials and party leaders. ...
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