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Tampa zoo rushes Chompers the porcupine and others to safety as Milton nears
With carrots and strawberries, zookeepers lure Chompers the porcupine into an animal carrier, hoping to keep the creature -- and all the rest of the inhabitants of Zoo Tampa -- safe from the fury of Hurricane Milton. Tiffany Burns, director of animal programs at the zoo, says it has a few hurricane-proof buildings where they will move all the animals -- very carefully.
St. Petersburg ‘most likely’ will shut off northeast, southwest sewage plants
ST. PETERSBURG — The city may shut off two of its three sewage plants ahead of Hurricane Milton, meaning 66% of St. Petersburg’s residents would not be able to flush toilets or take showers for at least 24 hours. Mayor Ken Welch announced the possibility at a news...
Tampa middle school opens as safe haven for Helene victims ahead of forecasted rain
TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough County officials are opening Middleton High School on Sunday afternoon as a safe haven ahead of inclement weather for residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. The school will open at 1 p.m. at 4801 North 22nd St. in Tampa as the forecast calls for heavy rain...
Tampa Eagle Scout creates ‘Puppy Rescue Packs’ to help rescue dogs find homes
TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — Peter Palermo, a 14-year-old Boy Scout from Tampa, completed his mission on October 5, 2024, to help some of the most overlooked dogs at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay find their forever homes. Inspired by his experiences volunteering with the shelter’s teen program, Peter created “Puppy Rescue Packs” as his […]
She lost her car to Helene. Could she get a rental to escape Milton?
ST. PETERSBURG — Vicki Donohue stood in the car rental line, her arms wrapped so tightly around her thin body that it almost looked as though she were flexing. When she reached the front of the queue and an attendant asked for her insurance card, Donohue, 67, trembled. “I...
Another Aldi store headed to New Tampa as Winn-Dixie prepares its exit
NEW TAMPA — After decades with at least one Winn-Dixie, New Tampa will soon be without what was once the state’s leading grocery store chain. An Aldi spokesperson confirmed to the Tampa Beacon that the Winn-Dixie grocery store at 6425 County Line Road will be closing in December. The store shares a plaza with LA Fitness and is on the south side of County Line Road across the street from Wesley Chapel’s Super Target.
Study: Four Florida Cities Rank Among Top Ten in US for Property Investment
A new study has revealed a ranking of the best cities for real estate investments in 2024, with 4 Florida cities, making the top ten. The ranking is determined by annual price growth for different property sizes, personal income, income growth, population growth, and search volume for real estate terms.
Lightning plan to evacuate to Raleigh ahead of Milton, season opener
TAMPA — The Lightning have been forced to evacuate Tampa Bay before due to an approaching hurricane. But the challenge that faces them now with Milton is different than when they relocated training camp to Nashville two years ago to avoid Ian. Many players had their homes and property...
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