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Florida Missing Child Alert issued for Land O' Lakes teen
LAND O' LAKES, Fla. — As Hurricane Milton draws closer to Florida, authorities are searching for a 14-year-old girl missing out of Pasco County. A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for Emma Kernon. She was last seen around 4 p.m. Monday in the Wellstone Drive area of Land O' Lakes.
Evacuated by Milton? This $5 Tampa tag could make your return much smoother
TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton has already triggered numerous evacuations more than a day before it's slated to make landfall Wednesday evening. Milton formed in the Gulf on Saturday and intensified into a hurricane as it heads for the west coast of Florida. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency for 35 counties in Florida as forecasts show Milton tracking toward the Sunshine State's west coast.
Winn Dixie to Aldi: Florida Store Conversion Confirmed, Employees Invited to Apply First
Another Florida Winn-Dixie is set to close its doors, but this time with a significant twist—it's being converted into an Aldi. The transformation comes as part of Aldi’s acquisition of Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie, and follows a string of similar conversions across the state. The latest location to be affected is the Winn-Dixie at 6425 County Line Road in Tampa, which is expected to close in December 2024 for its conversion to an Aldi.
Certified Florida Man Named “Lieutenant Dan” Is Attempting To Ride Out Hurricane Milton In The Tampa Harbor In His 20-Foot Sailboat
Hurricane Milton is quickly approaching the state of Florida. Meteorologists all across the country have been shocked to see just how strong this storm has gotten as it has rotated and gained strength in the Gulf of Mexico. Florida is now bracing for what appears to be a Category 5 hurricane that will reportedly bring once-in-a-century damage to the state. Particularly in the Tampa area, where the storm is expected to make landfall later on Wednesday. Some forecasts and models are predicting storm surges as high as 10 to 15 feet. Obviously, that's called for much of the state to evacuate in order...
Tampa cops urge city’s vulnerable to take shelter amid storm worries
TAMPA — A trio of Tampa police officers ambled up a concrete path through the grassy courtyard in the River Place apartments, steps away from the Hillsborough River. Detective Sgt. Dimitri Angelakopoulos asked a woman who stood on a balcony smoking a cigarette how high the river got during Hurricane Helene. The woman pointed to some picnic tables, no more than 20 yards from the riverbank, and said water had covered the tops.
China Gate in Tampa, Florida, ordered to close after 23 inspection violations in Hillsborough County
China Gate, a Chinese restaurant at 14957 N Florida Ave in Tampa, was ordered to close following a routine inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation on October 2, 2024.
The cruelty of waiting | Column
It’s like you know a big, scary guy is going to come hurt you, maim you, take a finger, a toe, possibly more. You’ll be given a head start, a few bags of dry goods, non-perishables and water. You’ll be given a way to track his movements in real time, but he’ll creep up real deliberate, like Michael Myers crunching work boots across a gulf of snapping twigs. There won’t be anything you can do except run, hide and eat a ton of cheese puffs inside the pot-soaked walls of the last room at the last Red Roof Inn.
You still have time to evacuate, Tampa Bay. Here’s how.
The Tampa Bay area faces what could be its first direct hit by a major hurricane in a century. Mandatory evacuations are in effect in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties zones A, B, and C. Residents in mobile and manufactured homes are also ordered to evacuate. Click here for a full list of local shelters.
Tampa man arrested in connection with September homicide
TAMPA, Florida - A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old male in Tampa, according to a press release from the Tampa Police Department. Tyree Newsome, of Tampa, Florida, was taken into custody on October 1, 2024, following an investigation into the September 23 incident. The shooting occurred just after 9:00 p.m. in the 1600 block of E. 24th Avenue, where officers found the victim with gunshot wounds. Despite efforts by Tampa Fire Rescue, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives identified Newsome as the suspect through witness interviews and surveillance footage analysis. The investigation revealed that the shooting stemmed from a dispute earlier that day, during which Newsome confronted the victim and his friend, ultimately producing a firearm and shooting the victim multiple times. "Our detectives worked tirelessly to bring this suspect to justice," said Chief Lee Bercaw. "We hope this arrest will provide the first step toward closure for the victim's loved ones." Newsome faces charges of First Degree Murder and Felon in Possession of a Firearm and is currently held at the Orient Road Jail.
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