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Kenwood gave out free bus passes to neighborhood association members. What now?
Over the past month, 3-year-old Monte Mae Murbath has eagerly boarded the SunRunner every weekend. She knows the logo and she owns a small rubber bus of her own. Each time she and her mother, Lauren Hubbard, step on board, Hubbard taps her bus pass to grant her a free ride — a pass given to their household by the Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Association.
Florida schools, counties push back against tax exempt affordable housing
The big story: Leaders in some of Florida’s fastest growing counties have raised major worries that the Legislature’s Live Local legislation would cause financial troubles for school districts and local governments. The measure would give developers tax exemptions for creating what they deem affordable housing, and also allow...
From climate to sex, Florida plays peekaboo with reality | Column
Ever heard of object permanence? Most people know the notion in relation to peekaboo, a game usually volleyed between a friendly adult and a curious infant, not a state Legislature and its citizens. Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget, who should come back from the dead for a haunted Florida weekend if...
5 reasons why Billy Napier can save his Florida Gators job
The conventional wisdom is that Florida Gators coach Billy Napier’s job is in jeopardy. He’s a fixture of hot seat lists thanks to an 11-14 record, the nation’s hardest schedule and win total odds around 4½. If Napier’s tenure begins with a third consecutive losing season, it’s hard to envision him getting a fourth.
Avoid the floatie. It increases the risks of accidental drowning.
In the drowning prevention community, we dread hearing the other f-word: floaties. These seemingly innocuous devices give responsible parents a false sense of security with the assumption that the inflatables will keep their kids safe and help teach them to swim. But in practice, consistent floatie use increases the risks of accidental drowning.
Trump is in Miami for a rally Tuesday. Here’s what to know.
Donald Trump is headed to Miami to hold a campaign rally Tuesday evening at his golf club in Doral. On his social media platform, Truth Social, he has advertised the event as a “BIG RALLY” that will have a “BIG CROWD AND GREAT ENERGY!”. Here is all...
Rays to face a Yankees squad feeling ‘terrible’ about recent 6-16 skid
ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays on Tuesday will look to bounce back from a rough weekend in Texas, where their five-series winning streak and run of improved play was halted with a three-game sweep by the Rangers. But that’s not nearly as bad as things have been going recently...
Dear Annie: How to deal with drama at dad’s fourth wedding?
Dear Annie: In a couple of weeks, I will attend my dad’s wedding. He is 77 years old and this is his fourth wedding. That isn’t the biggest issue, though. My sister and I (both in our 50s) were surprised to find out about five months ago that his fiancee is the woman he had an affair with 30 years ago while married to our mom. While my mom never had an affair, she had her own issues, so they divorced a couple of years after that. Forgiving my dad took a lot for all of us, but we moved on.
Biden is ‘all in’ on run for president, first lady says in Tampa
First lady Jill Biden on Monday assured voters that President Joe Biden is “all in” on another four years as commander-in-chief. “President Biden wakes up every morning ready to work for you,” she said at an event in Tampa. The first lady was in Tampa to promote...
Rays feel well-armed for future with their 3 young starters
ST. PETERSBURG — At 26 years old and equipped with a fastball averaging 95 mph, Ryan Pepiot stood out as the young fireballer in the Rays rotation for the first few months of the season. But with Taj Bradley and now Shane Baz returning from the injured list, Pepiot...
St. Pete Beach appointed new commissioners legally, judge rules
The St. Pete Beach City Commission acted appropriately when it appointed new members to four of its five seats in the wake of a mass resignation late last year, a judge ruled last week. It puts an end, for now, to a lawsuit filed early this year by an activist...
Lightning forward prospect Ethan Gauthier is learning how to be a pro
BRANDON — As one of the Lightning’s top prospects, forward Ethan Gauthier has picked up quickly on the importance of learning the ins and outs of being a pro. He used his second development camp last week as an opportunity to watch everything around him, including the NHL players at TGH IcePlex who were doing informal offseason workouts on their own. The group included Lightning star Nikita Kucherov, center Nick Paul and former Bolts Alex Killorn, Pat Maroon, Tanner Jeannot and Andrej Sustr.
Inmate at Hillsborough’s Falkenburg Road Jail dies after being found unresponsive
A 79-year-old man being held at Hillsborough’s Falkenburg Road Jail died after staff found him unresponsive Sunday, deputies said. Jail personnel found the man unresponsive shortly before 11:30 p.m., according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and medical staff performed lifesaving measures before Hillsborough County Fire Rescue took him to HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Tampa Sportatorium, where wrestling was filmed, might be demolished
TAMPA — The building at 106 N. Albany Ave. only hosted professional wrestling for about a quarter of its existence, but fans say enough happened there to make the century-old structure a significant part of Tampa’s history. Known as the Tampa Sportatorium, it served from 1965-1987 as a...
Tight end’s death is latest cause for grief for USF Bulls football
After years of mediocrity, USF football has regained its mojo. Now if it only could relinquish its grief. At a time when fans should be basking in the Bulls’ resurgence and eagerly awaiting the start of a potentially historic 2024 season, the optimism is offset by obituaries. The latest...
This 74-year-old Tampa building in Sulphur Springs is being restored
TAMPA — Rising above one side of I-275 near the Busch Boulevard exit, the 214-foot-tall Sulphur Springs water tower remains a symbol of its neighborhood’s former prosperity. But Javier Suarez said he has long had his eyes set on the four-floor, 57,000-square-foot structure rising above the other side...
Top things to do this week: Caribbean carnival, adult science camp and Tampa in film
Tampa Bay International Carnival: This celebration of Caribbean culture features two days of food, live music, colorful parades, international vendors and more. A 30-piece steel orchestra band from Trinidad and Tobago performs both days. Saturday’s live music features Latin reggae artists Notch and Don Chezina. Sunday kicks off with a colorful costume parade, followed by live music by Grammy-winning Inner Circle and international soca star Kes the Band. $25, $45 two days, $15 ages 6-12, 5 and younger free. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (July 13-14). Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Drive SE, St. Petersburg. 727-501-2706.
Dear Annie: 5 tips for helping a newly sober person
Dear Annie: I would like to applaud you for your response to “Struggling to Support.” Of course, you were correct to advise her not to endanger her own sobriety at the expense of trying to help her friend. The analogy I use is that you cannot save someone...
Tampa Bay’s largest office building just sold for $45 million
A former shopping mall turned office complex in Hillsborough County changed hands last week, marking one of the region’s biggest office sales in recent years. NetPark Tampa Bay, a two-story office building spanning nearly 1 million square feet sold to New Jersey real estate investment firm Saxum Real Estate Partners on July 3 for $45 million, according to a deed filed with the Hillsborough County Clerk. The seller is California-based Bluett Capital Realty, Inc.
What the Bucs got in 1st-round pick Graham Barton
Few people know more about Bucs first-round draft pick Graham Barton than Texas A&M coach Mike Elko. Elko was Duke’s head coach for Barton’s final two seasons as the No. 26 overall selection became a two-time all-ACC offensive lineman. He had an up-close view of Barton’s role in the growth of a program that went 5-18 before Elko’s arrival to 17-9 over his two seasons.
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