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Tropical update: Hurricane Milton weakens slightly, still a dangerous storm in Gulf | 5 a.m. Tuesday10 Tampa Bay11 hours ago
Florida Officials Are Telling Residents Who Don’t Evacuate to Write Their Names on Themselves So Their Bodies Can Be IdentifiedMediaite2 hours ago
Milton evacuations: Where to avoid in GeorgiaFOX 5 Atlanta19 hours ago
Florida Golden Corral Shut Down After State Inspection - Second ClosureL. Cane1 day ago
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Florida Golden Corral Shut Down After State Inspection - Second Closure
After writing restaurant articles for years, I have come to believe that many Floridians embrace buffets, although some readers do express concerns with cleanliness and quality. One popular Florida buffet - a Brandon Golden Corral - was temporarily shut down after a state inspection.
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.
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.
Evacuating ahead of Milton? Here's a list of charter buses offering rides to shelters in Hillsborough County
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) is offering bus service in Hillsborough County to take residents to emergency shelters ahead of Hurricane Milton, which is set to make landfall sometime midweek on Florida's west coast. Residents who plan to use the charter buses to...
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.
Hurricane Milton has Tampa's major hospital in its sights. But, the island facility isn't defenseless
TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton is already making history as one of the most intense hurricanes on record. Even though the storm is set to weaken as it approaches Florida's coast, the state's emergency services chief warned that incoming storm surges are "not survivable" in some areas. Tampa is...
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.
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....
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