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At Tampa’s Gourmet Feastival event, guests celebrated in Jimmy Buffett style
Remembering the late, great Jimmy Buffett lent a laid-back vibe to the 32nd annual Gourmet Feastival, where musician Billy Lindsey crooned, “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere” and time to eat, drink and support the Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women. Restaurants, caterers and entrepreneurs offered bites and beverages at the event, perhaps even cheeseburgers in paradise. Over 1,000 guests, casual in Tommy Bahama looks and Lilly Pulitzer pinks, posed with a talking parrot and hopped into the Good Times Roll VW photo van at Higgins Hall on Aug. 1. Emcee Miranda Parnell of WTSP-Ch. 10 and the Centre’s executive director Ann Madsen introduced Hillsborough County Commissioner Harry Cohen, who announced a $127,000 grant to continue essential programs and services available for women across Tampa Bay.
FCC Chair Rebukes DeSantis-Run Florida for Threatening TV Station Over Abortion Ad
Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel on Tuesday called out a Florida agency for threatening a Tampa NBC affiliate with prosecution for airing an advertisement in support of a state abortion rights proposal on the November ballot. "The right of broadcasters to speak freely is rooted in the First Amendment," Rosenworcel said in a statement. "Threats against broadcast stations for airing content that conflicts with the government's views are dangerous and undermine the fundamental principle of free speech." Floridians Protecting Freedom's ad is designed to build support for Amendment 4, which if approved by voters next month would alter the Florida Constitution...
FULL SHOW: The Day We Talked About The Hurricane
The morning show discusses the impacts of Hurricane Helene and rise of Hurricane Milton. Gandhi is trying to get her dad out of Tampa. Skeery is still mad his dinner was ruined by kids. What do you do when you see someone you know, but forget their name?See
Transportation Contractor Associated With USPS Is Closing Two FL Terminals, Laying Off Over 500
2023 and 2024 have been rough years for parts of the trucking industry. According to Costa Systems, in 2023, 80,000 trucking companies shut down operations. In the summer of 2024, I reported on three trucking companies that filed for bankruptcy in July of 2024 alone in Florida. And now, transportation company Midwest Transport, Inc., is shutting down Florida facilities and laying off hundreds.
Full-Body Wiggles For You: Today’s Pet of the Week!
Puppers with full-body wiggles are our weakness. Meet Wiggles: today's Pet of the Week from Tri-County Humane Society!. Wiggles is a neutered, 2-year-old medium mixed breed who loves to show guests his favorite blankie (see GIF below)! He's a big softie who loves affection and cuddles. He's taken treats very gently. It's unknown how he is around other animals or children. Wiggles lives up to his name by greeting you with full-body wiggles (a simple tail wag just isn't enough)!
Can Your Electric Vehicle Catch Fire During a Hurricane?
Officials in Florida warned residents to move their electric vehicles away from potential flood zones ahead of Hurricane Milton to avoid the risk that the cars could burst into flames after being submerged in saltwater for extended periods.
Bay County Sheriff's Office deploys staff to areas facing down Hurricane Milton's wrath
PANAMA CITY — The Bay County Sheriff's Office has begun deploying resources to Pinellas County in preparation for Hurricane Milton's anticipated Tampa landfall. A search and rescue team of five departed Tuesday morning before daybreak to head to an emergency operations center in Pinellas County. They took three shallow-water boats and two high-water vehicles to assist with the rescue effort as soon as the storm passes. ...
Amid Tampa Bay gas shortages, here’s how to avoid striking out
Tampa Bay’s pre-Milton gas frenzy began in earnest yesterday, stirring long lines, extensive shortages and desperation not seen in years. Brian and Susan Mowll pulled off Interstate 75 repeatedly on their way to Tampa International Airport yesterday, only to find handles covered in yellow plastic bags and tell-tale words displayed on the screen: “Pump stopped.” In small towns north of Tampa Bay, lines stretched a mile down the road.
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