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Florida high school football scores: Recap Week 1 of 2024 season
Football Friday is back! And the Florida high school football season is already off to a stellar start. Teams from Miami to Tampa, Orlando to Pensacola and Jacksonville to Naples got their 2024 seasons underway. Some, such as IMG Academy and Miami Northwestern, had their Week 1 games on Thursday night. Others still...
NFL insider hypes up Carlton Davis III's replacement for Buccaneers
While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers spent most of this offseason getting the band back together, not everyone ended up returning. Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Antoine Winfield Jr., and Tristan Wirfs highlighted the list of players the Bucs gave rich new deals to, but Carlton Davis III found himself on another team. Unlike Devin White, who was jettisoned in free agency, Davis was traded to the Detroit Lions on the first day of the new league year.
'It's not something new:' Cybersecurity experts in Florida stress proactive measures
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Cyberattacks are happening more often and are getting more expensive. In 2023, 343-million people became victims of some sort of cyberattack. That's according to a report from the Identity Theft Resource Center. These attacks are happening everywhere, including right here in Florida. Last month, the Florida Department...
Bay area business owner hosts first Black business owners showcase for National Black Business month
TAMPA, Fla. — August is National Black Business Month. It’s an opportunity to support and celebrate black owned businesses. In the Bay area, one business owner is taking that a step further by hosting a Black business expo to showcase businesses and get families out to enjoy all they have to offer.
Tampa Police Seek Public's Aid in Locating Suspected Armed Robber and His Vehicle
Tampa Police are intensifying their efforts to track down a suspect involved in a recent armed robbery at a local Little Caesars Pizza. The crime took place on the evening of August 4, just before the night wrapped its arms around the city at 7:30 pm. The detectives have now released images of a vehicle believed to belong to the suspect – a mid-2000s Nissan Frontier pickup truck sporting a black hood with after-market rims. Anyone with a hunch or a clue is urged to step forward as the investigation marches on. For a look at the vehicle involved, the public can view the photos, video, and news releases Tampa Police Department website.
Florida Supreme Court refuses to block execution for inmate convicted of killing student
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday unanimously rejected an appeal by a Death Row inmate convicted of killing a Florida State University student three decades ago, likely setting in motion last-minute federal court appeals before a scheduled execution next week.
Study: Florida Has One of the Highest ‘Quit Rates’ in the Nation
New research has revealed the states with the highest “quit rates”, and Florida finished among the top 10 highest rates. The study, which was conducted by Omega Law , analyzed the latest available data on quitting levels from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to see which states had the highest quit rates on average between October 2023 and January 2024. The final frontier state of Alaska was number 1, with an average rate of 3.5% from the months studied. Montana and Wyoming tied for second on the list, with a 4-month average quit rate of 3.18%. The were followed in third place by West Virginia, where the average quit rate is 2.98%.
Tampa Bay hosts DC Power, Lexington debuts at Carolina | Week 2 Match Previews
Saturday’s match is the second of the season for both teams. Tampa Bay Sun earned a point last week after drawing 1-1 with Dallas Trinity FC. Power FC fell 1-0 to Carolina Ascent in Week 1’s inaugural match. Tampa Bay’s Brooke Hendrix and DC Power’s Charlie Estcourt both...
Bucs coach says Tom Brady lost weight amid divorce from ex-wife Gisele
Tom Brady lost a lot of weight amid the stress of his divorce from ex-wife Gisele Bundchen in 2022. Tom Moore, who has been an offensive consultant for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2019, has written a book that is set to be released on September 3. The book is called “The Players’ Coach: From... The post Bucs coach says Tom Brady lost weight amid divorce from ex-wife Gisele appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Foganholi named to Florida State Board of Education after election loss
TALLAHASSEE — Three days after he lost a bid to stay on the Broward County School Board, Daniel Foganholi was appointed Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the State Board of Education.Foganholi, who was appointed in 2022 by DeSantis to the Broward board, finished third in a primary election for the seat Tuesday. His appointment to the State Board of Education will take effect Nov. 20, according to a news release from the governor's office.Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. on Friday congratulated Foganholi in a post on the social media platform X."I look forward to continuing to work with you to serve Florida's students," Diaz said in the post.But Jennifer Jenkins, founder of the group Educated We Stand, which is critical of DeSantis' education positions, blasted Foganholi's appointment."In a true democracy, elected officials are chosen by the people, not anointed by political power," Jenkins said in a prepared statement. "DeSantis' decision underscores his disregard for a government that reflects the will of its constituents and his preference for imposing his own political agenda."
USF football season-ticket sales increase as 2024 season dawns
The USF football program’s surreal surge in momentum has manifested itself in the program’s ticket office. A week before the Aug. 31 home season opener against Bethune-Cookman, the university reports 2,600 new season tickets have been sold for 2024, with a 92% renewal among 2023 season-ticket holders. As...
Ronald McDonald’s Storybook Ball at the Renaissance Tampa raises $485,000
Guests appeared in more “coastal pastel” outfits than black-tie attire at the Storybook Ball hosted by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay. This year’s ball was inspired by “Luca,” the Disney/Pixar movie set on the picturesque Amalfi Coast. Dinner and decor were delightfully Italian...
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