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Hillsborough County Democratic Party thanks Biden for ‘safeguarding our nation from Donald Trump’
The Hillsborough County Democratic Party chair said the upcoming November election is a "critical" moment for America, and that the party looks forward to being able to "take on the hate that defines MAGA with the full force of the freedom that defines Democrats."
Bay Area hospitals seeing jump in COVID-19 cases, but fewer severe symptoms
TAMPA, Fla. - Bay Area hospitals are seeing a spike in COVID-19 patients with new variants. According to the Florida Department of Health, COVID cases in Hillsborough County are up 33% compared to this time last year. Pinellas County has seen a 59% increase and infections are up 64% in Polk County.
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.
USF professor known for cracking cases to use $1M grant to solve missing persons cases in another state
TAMPA, Fla. - USF Professor Erin Kimmerle uses bones to solve the mysteries of people who went missing years ago. In many cases, families were left with holes in their hearts. "What would I do if it was my child that was missing all these years and time doesn’t change that if someone you love has disappeared," said Kimmerle, who over more than a decade has put her forensic anthropology team from USF on the national map for solving many cases.
Memorial Cemetery gets historical marker year after mistakenly being sold at auction
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa city leaders joined community leaders from the East Tampa area on Friday to unveil a historical marker at Memorial Park Cemetery, months after the site became the center of controversy when it was mistakenly sold at auction. A ceremony at the C. Blythe Public Library, which...
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...
Tampa Gears Up for Second Round of Popular e-Bike Voucher Program This Summer
Tampa residents who missed their first shot at the City's e-Bike Voucher Program have another chance to roll into the future of transportation, as the program is set for another round this summer. According to officials, the e-Bike initiative was a hit in the spring, with all vouchers claimed, and the city gears up for another go.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor unveils $1.8 billion budget
TAMPA — Mayor Jane Castor on July 18 proposed what she called “a status quo budget,” maintaining current service levels with little left over to meet the demands posed by an influx of new residents and a backlog of maintenance projects. “We are in good shape,” Castor,...
North Florida Avenue Lane Closure for Water Main Repair
TAMPA, Fla. – Starting at 9 am today, the northbound lane of North Florida Avenue between East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and East Ida Street will be closed as the Tampa Water Department repairs a water main break. Drivers are advised to consider alternate routes and exercise caution...
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