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Florida woman survives attack by punching 400-pound alligator
MIAMI - A Florida woman needed emergency surgery to save her leg after she was attacked by an alligator while swimming near her home.Rachél Thompson lives in Temple Terrace, near Tampa. On July 4, the woman said she finished a early morning run and went into her backyard for a dip in the Hillsborough River"I'm basically standing in shallow water and I look into the dark water and out of nowhere appear the ripples of a giant alligator head," Thompson, who still needs to stay off her feet, recounted. The gator attacked her, biting her leg. Thompson said she punched it...
Third Eye Blind, Yellowcard to play MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
TAMPA — Third Eye Blind will hit the road for the fourth edition of the “Summer Gods Tour.” Produced by Live Nation, the tour will make a stop in the Tampa Bay area on Thursday, July 25, 6:30 p.m., at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa.
Steven Stamkos finally admits why he refused to sign with the Maple Leafs
Steven Stamkos has had a fantastic career in Tampa Bay, and as he heads to Nashville, he now opens up on turning down the Maple Leafs in free agency. This off-season, something that no one expected to ever happen did, when Steven Stamkos, the long-time captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning departed for free agency, despite admitting he would have preferred to remain in Tampa Bay. Now, he's unveiled another surprise in his letter to the Lightning with the Players Tribune, revealing why in 2016 he turned down an offer to join the fierce rival Toronto Maple Leafs.
Camp Preview: Liam Coen Brings New Approach to Offense
When Todd Bowles moved from his defensive coordinator post to the head coaching offense in 2022, he essentially retained the staff that had been assembled by his predecessor and former boss, Bruce Arians, including offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich. That made sense; the Bucs had finished second in both yards and scoring in 2021 after ranking seventh in yards and third in scoring during the 2020 Super Bowl season.
Tampa ‘heat playbook’ outlines plans to revamp east city neighborhoods
Every day in East Tampa, people walk, bike and wait for buses along busy N 22nd Street. Some carry groceries or head home from jobs on foot because they don’t own a car. There’s hardly a tree to shade them. Tampa is dotted with places like this, corridors...
It's Decision Day for 5-star CB DJ Pickett
It's decision day for five-star cornerback DJ Pickett. A name who has been high atop the Hurricanes recruiting board this cycle, the Tampa (Fla.) Zephyrhills product is set to make a commitment between Miami, Oregon, and LSU at 7 p.m. ET. His decision will be streamed live on his Instagram account.
Lightning Round: Newest Bolt makes top prospect list
When the Lightning acquired Conor Geekie, general manager Julien BriseBois called him the “highest profile prospect we’ve had in years”. One of the least important aspects of having a high-profile prospect is that they start showing up on lists created by prospect writers in the mainstream media. Such was the case when Scott Wheeler of The Athletic released the summer edition of his Top 100 drafted NHL prospects.
Does Tampa Bay have a gang problem?
A little before 3 a.m. one Sunday in May, the sidewalks in South Tampa’s SoHo district bustled with revelers ambling between bars when gunfire erupted. An overhead camera outside MacDinton’s Irish Pub captured the scene as people screamed and scurried. Officers drew guns as they arrived at the Shops on South Howard, where two men lay dead and a third wounded.
DeSantis tells cheering Iowa Republicans: ‘I hope and pray’ Biden is Dem nominee
MILWAUKEE — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis took his push to eventually become the party’s presidential nominee to the Iowa Republican Party on Wednesday during a speech on the terrace of an Italian-style villa overlooking Lake Michigan. During his 10 minutes of remarks, DeSantis, who unsuccessfully challenged Donald Trump for the nomination this year, praised […] The post DeSantis tells cheering Iowa Republicans: ‘I hope and pray’ Biden is Dem nominee appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Organizations helping people experiencing homelessness react to Florida public sleeping ban
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two community organizations are hoping the new outdoor sleeping ban will make sure all people experiencing homelessness are taken care of. Glenda McCollors McLendon is with the Chef Harvey Foundation. It’s a place she says people who are experiencing homelessness will soon be able to go to to get help.
Rise of Florida insurance property costs affecting local homeowners
Local homeowners are feeling like they are caught in a storm of rising insurance costs and soaring premiums. The issue is driven by a perfect storm of natural disasters, fraud and insurers fleeing the state. No one is happy about paying more money. It’s hard enough to afford to buy...
Florida issues like charter schools, coastal erosion on the minds of local leaders at RNC
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – During the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, many Florida and Jacksonville area issues have been the focus for some local leaders. While there has been considerable focus on the presidential election, News4JAX found several local politicians who are focused on what’s happening in Florida, like State House Speaker Paul Renner who represents St. Johns and Flagler Counties.
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