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Hurricane Milton: Track, landfall timingFOX 4 Dallas | Fort Worth1 day ago
LIVE WOBBLE TRACKER: Changes in Hurricane Milton’s path could have huge impactsWFLA23 hours ago
Milton evacuations: Where to avoid in GeorgiaFOX 5 Atlanta11 hours ago
Evacuated by Milton? This $5 Tampa tag could make your return much smoother10 Tampa Bay20 minutes ago
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Where can I get gas? How to track which Tampa Bay area stations have fuel
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Hurricane Milton is set to bring dangerous weather conditions to Florida's Gulf Coast, including the Tampa Bay area. Ahead of the storm, counties across the Tampa Bay region are issuing mandatory evacuations. You can find the latest updates on evacuations by clicking or tapping here. Need to find your evacuation zone? Click or tap here.
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.
Hillsborough County Hurricane Milton Emergency Information
Hillsborough County is in the potential path of Hurricane Milton and could experience life-threatening storm surge, localized flooding and hurricane force winds, depending on where the storm makes landfall on Wednesday.
Florida's public sleeping ban is now in effect. What it means for Tampa Bay
Sleeping in public places is now illegal across Florida. A new state law targeting residents experiencing homelessness took effect last week.Why it matters: Supporters say public camping creates safety and quality of life issues, while critics say the ban would criminalize homelessness instead of developing housing solutions.Catch up quick: The anti-camping law, HB1365, bars municipalities from allowing anyone to sleep in public. It empowers residents and business owners to sue local governments that don't uphold the law.If homeless shelters reach capacity, the law allows municipalities to create homeless encampments with bans on drugs and alcohol.Zoom in: The City of St....
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.
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.
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.
A FL Barnes & Noble Will Replace An Empty Bed, Bath & Beyond. Now Baycare Will Replace The Bookstore
From articles that I write about Florida's retailers, I've come to believe that some Floridians really miss the state's 39 Bed, Bath & Beyond stores. That said, some also lament having empty retail spaces, along with the eye sore of vacant parking lots. That's probably why an article I wrote about a Tampa Barnes and Noble replacing an empty Bed, Bath & Beyond got positive feedback. And now, that empty Barnes and Noble will become a Baycare health facility.
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