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HCPS seeking name suggestions for new high school in Wimauma
WIMAUMA, Fla. - Hillsborough County Public Schools will open a new high school in Wimauma in 2025, and the district wants the public's input to help decide the school's name. The new school is being built off West Lake Drive with a capacity of nearly 3,500 students, according to HCPS.
Hillsborough deputies arrest dozens of people amid DUI stops during 4th of July weekend
TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted hundreds of traffic stops and arrested more than 30 people as part of a holiday weekend effort to crack down on drunk driving and boating. The sheriff's office said that deputies stopped 396 vehicles, which resulted in 33 citations and...
Wyndfields Blvd. — Wesley Chapel’s Major Arterial Road With (Too) Many Names?!?
There’s a main north/south road that’s planned to connect New Tampa directly into the middle of Pasco County. It will run from the K-Bar Ranch Pkwy. extension in Hillsborough County, all the way north to eventually intersect with Prospect Rd., near the south side of the Mirada development in San Antonio. You read that correctly.
Hillsborough County mosquito spraying delayed amid spread of Dengue fever
TAMPA, Fla. — County officials told 10 Tampa Bay the planned spray Monday night has been delayed until later this week. The exact day is not yet known. The previous story is below. --- Residents in the Tampa Bay area will hopefully feel some relief from mosquitos as officials...
Water Restrictions Extended in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties
As the Tampa Bay region continues to experience drier-than-normal weather conditions, residents will continue to only be allowed to irrigate their lawns once-a-week. The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) is extending the watering restrictions in place for Hillsborough County, Pasco County, and Pinellas County until September 1, 2024. Officially referred to as the “Modified Phase 1 Water Shortage Order,” the once-a-week watering restrictions initially went into effect on December 1, 2023.
In Tampa, Jill Biden says Joe Biden’s ‘all in’ to continue his candidacy, so she is too
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Appearing in Tampa as her husband battles to remain the Democratic Party’s nominee for president, First Lady Jill Biden gave a short but rousing speech on Monday afternoon, declaring that “Joe has made it clear he’s all in” and leading to chants of “four more years” from a crowd at the American Legion Post #111. […] The post In Tampa, Jill Biden says Joe Biden’s ‘all in’ to continue his candidacy, so she is too appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Target stores to stop accepting personal checks this month
TAMPA, Fla. - Target stores will stop accepting personal checks later this month, joining the growing list of companies taking another step into the age of digital finances. A Target spokesperson told FOX Television Stations that the decision was made "due to extremely low volumes" of personal check use. "We...
Tampa's Kyle Dagostino carrying on family's volleyball legacy at Paris Olympics
TAMPA, Fla. — With the 2024 Olympics less than three weeks away, the country's top athletes are all preparing for Paris. The United States men's indoor volleyball team has won five Olympic medals in the past, including three golds. However, the Stars and Stripes failed to get out of Pool Play in the 2020 Tokyo Games. This summer, they are out for revenge, and Tampa native Kyle Dagostino is going to help with that.
Yungeen Ace Dodges Gun Charges After Man Implicates Him In Foolio’s Murder
Yungeen Ace and the late Foolio were embroiled in a violent feud. Foolio was shot and killed at a Tampa hotel in June. Authorities dropped gun charges against Yungeen Ace stemming from his April 2024 arrest in Florida. According to Action News Jax, prosecutors ditched the case on July 3.
FST Receives $2 Million Gift to Support Arts Plaza Project
Florida Studio Theatre recently announced announce that Cheryl Gorelick and Jake Zeigler made a gift of $2 million toward its new Arts Plaza project. Florida Studio Theatre also recently announced that the State of Florida included $1 million in its new budget to support FST’s efforts to provide workforce housing in the Arts Plaza.
Nameless Ministries helps those faced with homelessness in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. - For those who seem to have hit rock bottom, there are still people who care. A ministry that needs no name is there to help with the basics of food, clothes and, most importantly, hope. "I think there's a need that has to be met, and we're...
Bloom Health Club: 3X Olympic champion talks 2024 Olympic games
TAMPA (BLOOM) – Bloom Health Club is thrilled to welcome back Brooke Bennett, an Olympic Champion and the CFY Development Manager, as our esteemed guest for an inspiring episode. Bennett, celebrated for her exceptional achievements in swimming, will share her journey and discuss her life and insights on the upcoming Olympic Games. Brooke will be […]
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