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Lightning’s Busy Offseason Bolsters Organizational Depth
The Tampa Bay Lightning certainly made headlines in the offseason by signing Jake Guentzel and letting Steven Stamkos sign with the Nashville Predators. That was not the only significant change to the roster, as Tanner Jeannot, Tyler Motte, and Calvin de Haan are gone, along with rentals Matt Dumba and Anthony Duclair. They have been replaced by Cam Atkinson, Zemgus Girgensons, and Jesse Ylonen.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Lists Davis Islands Home
A former Tampa Bay Buccaneers has listed his Davis Islands home for sale. Ryan Jensen retired from the NFL earlier this year after playing in the league for 11 seasons. He played for the Bucs from 2018 through 2023. Unfortunately he sustained a severe knee injury during training camp in 2022 and only played one game after that. The game was against the Dallas Cowboys in the playoffs 2023 and it was also Tom Brady’s last game in the NFL.
Girl's death sparks concerns about other Florida facilities run by TrueCore
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice removed TrueCore from a five-year, $31.5 million contract after a girl died at Lake Academy. Some call for contractors to be removed from other facilities.
Educators offer solutions to discipline disparity in Hillsborough County schools
Between January of 2023 and January of 2024, the average number of referrals for Black and Hispanic middle school and high school students was about 2-3 times higher than that of white students.
Hillsborough Seeking New Hearing In Pebble Creek Rezoning Case
Judge ‘Quashes’ County Commission’s Decision To Prevent Rezoning Of The Golf Course. So, What’s Next?. Long-time Pebble Creek resident Leslie Green is still in limbo, but it’s nothing new for the founder of “Save Pebble Creek,” the organization she started two years ago in an effort to prevent Pebble Creek Golf Club owner Bill Place and his Ace Golf from rezoning the golf course land to allow for further residential development.
Threats Against Governor Ron DeSantis Lead to the Arrest of a Central Florida Woman
Danyele Callaway, a resident of Riverview, close to Tampa, was taken into custody by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office following her internet threats to kill Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. After receiving threatening threats on Governor Ron DeSantis’ site, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Florida Department...
Florida seeks direction from Hillsborough’s school tax referendum battle
The big story: Hillsborough County school district officials say they were caught off guard when county commissioners denied the district’s effort to hold a property tax referendum in November. It surprised observers across the state, too. The expectation was that commissioners would pass through the ballot initiative, as is...
Tensions mark Hillsborough public defender campaigns
TAMPA — For a glimpse at the race to be Hillsborough County’s next public defender, look to the scene inside a packed banquet room this past spring in the Hotel Haya. Most in the crowd seemed interested in fireworks among the three candidates vying to be the county’s top prosecutor.
Fire at abandoned house in Gibsonton causes heavy traffic on US 41
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - A fire at an abandoned house in Gibsonston caused heavy traffic delays early Monday morning, according to authorities. According to the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, they responded to a fire at an abandoned house on US Highway 41 at around 4 a.m. on Monday. They were...
Law enforcement provides safe meetup sites for internet sales transactions in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – On Saturday night, 22-year-old man was shot to death in Sanford during a meetup for the sale of a pair of headphones, police said. Several law enforcement agencies throughout Central Florida have set up exchange zones in their parking lots to offer safe places to conduct online sales transactions.
UF wildlife expert explains increase of shark interactions in Florida
CEDAR KEY, Fla. (WCJB) - Many North Central Florida residents have taken to social media to share their shark encounters both on the Gulf Coast and in the Atlantic Ocean. While there have always been reported shark incidents at Florida, 2024 has seemed to have an increase. In 2023, the state of Florida had 16 confirmed shark attacks. This year, there have been more than 10 cases so far.
Atlas acquires 3 Florida communities, plans $1.5M in renovations
Birmingham, AL-based Atlas Senior Living and affiliate company Salta Capital have acquired three senior living communities in Florida and plan $1.5 million in renovations. The communities, in the Orlando, FL, submarkets of Clermont, Ocoee and Oviedo, offer assisted living and memory care. “The acquisition underscores Atlas Senior Living’s commitment to...
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