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For seniors, others needing Tampa Bay evacuation help, here’s where to turn
Among the Tampa Bay locals who were killed in Hurricane Helene, almost all shared a tragic trait in common: they were over 60 years old. Nearly all of them lived in mandatory evacuation zones, but didn’t leave. Many also had mobility issues, such as needing walkers to get around.
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.
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.
Homeschooling Students is The New Trend in Florida and Across the U.S.
Parents deciding to homeschool their children has become more popular over the last few years. A new report from the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy’s Homeschool Research Lab analyzed 21 states over the 2023-2024 school year on the increase of students being homeschooled. The data revealed that homeschooling...
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.
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. ...
Florida football recruiting: Checking in with top SEC targets, commits
Two heavyweight battles took place last week between Armwood at Plant and IMG at Venice in matchups that felt like SEC games with big defensive efforts, loud crowds and high-stakes matchups. Armwood (6-1) shutout Plant 26-0 (2-4) in a marquee district matchup filled with SEC commits and targets, while IMG (6-1) handed...
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
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)!
How to create a hurricane kit and find out if you live in an evacuation zone
All eyes are on Milton as we wait to find out which path this storm will take– which means now is the time to prepare just in case. While many Tampa Bay families are making preparations now, having an emergency kit AND first-aid kit ready to go year-round is a must for any family.
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