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Crews rescue dog from Tampa house fire
TAMPA, Fla. — Crews rescued a dog from a house fire in Hillsborough County on Saturday afternoon. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a house fire on Fox Creek Drive in Tampa at 4:19 p.m. from a homeowner reporting smoke inside the house. They were able to get the fire under control in a half hour and no one was injured, according to a news release.
Joe DeLuca inducted into Florida Press Association Hall of Fame
Early in Joe DeLuca’s newspaper career, his father shared a piece of advice. “Do every job like it’s the last job you’ll ever have,” he said. DeLuca, president of the Tampa Bay Times, did just that. On Friday, the longtime Times executive was inducted into the Florida Press Association Hall of Fame for his service to the state’s journalism industry.
2000+ backpacks to be given away in Pinellas Park for back to school
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — Back to school is right around the corner and The Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive where they are expecting to giveaway 2000+ backpacks. The organizers will fill the backpacks with essential school supplies. During this event,...
Local officers learn from mixed martial arts legend
Royce Gracie, widely considered one of the most influential figures in mixed martial arts, recently taught local law enforcement officers a confidence-building and defense-focused form of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He and his last name are synonymous with mixed martial arts (MMA). The family has pioneered Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, a self-defense style of...
Five ways to get involved and give back in St. Pete
If you’re searching for a way to give back to your community, the Catalyst’s Impact Connector is here to help. Each week, we feature five organizations in the Tampa Bay area that need your input, whether that’s time, talent, items, funding or simply awareness. We’re certain you’ll find something here that matches your interests and will positively impact the community.
Here's where to celebrate 727 Day this weekend
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It's time to show Pinellas pride and celebrate calling St. Pete-Clearwater home with 727 Day. Saturday, July 27, 2024, celebrates 727 Day, named after the Pinellas area code. Local shops and restaurants are offering chances to win prizes, discounted drinks and meals and fun entertainment.
Despite extreme heat, Florida does not require landlords to provide AC
ST. PETERSBURG — Passion Facey’s 8-year-old son sweats so much in his sleep that his bed is wet by morning. To stay cool, her 3-year-old has learned to shed his clothes when the family gets to their apartment. Her infant cries and cries and cries as Facey presses...
Cybersecurity expert: ‘How would a real hacker do it?’
Jacob Wattam started his cybersecurity career by traveling the country for large companies seeking nationwide clients; he will now focus his ethical hacking expertise in Tampa Bay. Wattam founded CoAction Security to provide the “high touch” customer service he believes is often missing from the industry. The Pinellas County native...
HURRICANE CENTER: Now 40-Percent Chance System Tracking To Florida Forms
BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com UPDATED: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2024 BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The National Hurricane Center now says there’s a 40-percent chance that the system developing in the Atlantic grows into a named system. It is currently tracking towards Florida. It will become “Chris”… Read More »HURRICANE CENTER: Now 40-Percent Chance System Tracking To Florida Forms
SpaceX set to launch another batch of satellites from Florida
CAPE CANAVEARL, Fla. - SpaceX is preparing to launch another batch of satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Sunday morning. Liftoff is targeted for 12:17 a.m. with 23 Starlink satellites set to launch into space. The launch is slated to be the second after a grounding was lifted...
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