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False text message stirs election concerns in Northwest Florida
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Thousands of voters in Northwest Florida have already cast early ballots for next week's Florida primaries. But a text message that's been circulating is raising concerns for some poll workers and voters. The message claims poll workers have been putting marks on voters' ballots to disqualify them...
Man flees traffic stop, tries to ram police cruisers and hides in U-Haul: HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A 24-year-old man is accused of fleeing a traffic stop and attempting to ram police vehicles all before hiding in a U-Haul. Tynan Hutchinson was arrested on Wednesday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO). The incident began after Hutchinson evaded a traffic stop with the Tampa Police Department. He then proceeded to try to ram one of the police cruisers.
UF scientists use AI algorithm to improve strawberry disease detection
Florida’s strawberry season doesn’t return until December. But University of Florida scientists work year-round to support an industry with a $500 million-a-year farm-gate value in Florida. Among their research endeavors, UF/IFAS scientists search for ways to help growers control diseases that can damage strawberries. Most of Florida’s 13,500...
Here comes the Sun. Tampa's first pro women's team is generating some hype
If you’re looking for some local soccer action, and the Tampa Bay Rowdies aren’t fully scratching that itch, there’s a new professional team right in the middle of town. The Tampa Bay Sun FC is the area’s first professional women’s sports team, and the team has garnered a significant amount of traction before they even officially hit the field on Aug. 18.
Rare drop in humidity for August
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A cold front has pushed to our south, and unseasonably dry air arrives behind it. Even though highs reach the low 90s, it’ll feel more comfortable with the lower humidity, especially if you’re in the shade. There’s just a 10% chance of a quick shower. It cools off quickly tonight after […]
Tampa offering over 300 students availability to join free after school program
TAMPA, Fla. — School is back for students in the Tampa Bay area, and the city of Tampa is ensuring the fun keeps going after the bell rings. Leaders announced the city's Parks and Recreation Department's free after school program has availability for more than 300 students. The program...
Meet the Central Florida umpires working the Little League World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, Penn. – It’s the summer vacation of a lifetime for Little League World Series umpires David Noegel and Eddie Smith. Noegel, who lives in east Orlando, started umpiring in 2006. The West Point graduate and Gulf War veteran’s home base is Union Park Little League, but he works all over Central Florida.
Affordable housing crisis forces Tampa General to build its own
Worried by the lack of affordable housing for its workers, Tampa General Hospital is moving ahead with plans for a $60 million apartment complex that will be offered to employees at below-market-rate rents. The hospital has already secured $10 million from the state budget toward the cost of a 160-unit...
Round 2 of US Rep. Gaetz vs. former Speaker McCarthy plays out in Florida GOP primary
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — The Republican primary for Florida’s 1st Congressional district is like a rematch between Rep. Matt Gaetz and the man he toppled, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. No, McCarthy isn’t on the ballot. But a political committee he controls has spent about $3 million attacking Gaetz with claims he paid a minor for sex and used illicit drugs, while also promoting Gaetz’ opponent, former Navy pilot Aaron Dimmock. It might not be money well spent this election cycle — Gaetz has easily fought off primary opponents since his election to Congress from one of Florida’s most conservative districts. But Gaetz, ahead of Tuesday’s primary, is getting a taste of what he’ll face if he runs for governor in two years when Gov. Ron DeSantis has to leave office after two terms. “Kevin McCarthy explicitly said that the reason he’s spending millions to trash me here was to impair some future run for governor. I’ve said many times, I’m not making any plans to run for governor. I like the job I have,” Gaetz said recently after a campaign stop in Pensacola.
DeSantis pushes state university system to look into former UF president Ben Sasse’s expenses
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is pushing his state’s university system to look into former University of Florida (UF) President Ben Sasse’s expenses in the wake of reporting from a student newspaper on the subject. “We take the stewardship of state funds very seriously and have already been...
Rare cold front heads into Central Florida. Here’s what to expect
ORLANDO, Fla. – A small taste of “Florida fall” is nearing the area Thursday as a rare cold front ushers in a much drier outlook for the weekend. A weak cold front will shift southward through the day, keeping plenty of moisture and instability. This setup is...
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