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Hospital for Special Surgery names medical leadership in Florida
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery appointed new medical director roles in Florida. Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, is chief medical officer of HSS Florida and succeeds Douglas Padgett, MD, according to a July 22 news release. He has been co-chief of HSS Spine and holds the Patty and Jay Baker Chair in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. In the expanded role, he will oversee clinical operations and quality for HSS' Florida presence and work with HSS Florida CEO Tara McCoy to grow access to care.
Large ship off Florida coast ID’d as high-tech cable-laying vessel
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County’s development boom isn’t just happening on land. A 467-foot French vessel was spotted moving across the Myrtle Beach coast early Sunday morning that ocean traffic data identified as the high-tech Rene Descartes. It was captured by a NewsNation affiliate WBTW camera.
The Punch Room at the Tampa EDITION is one of the best bars in America, according to Esquire
The Punch Room at The Tampa EDITION (500 Channelside Dr) has been named one of the best bars in America by Esquire. The outlet praised the bar’s sophisticated nod to Tampa’s rich history of pirates and privateers, seamlessly blending a luxurious ambiance with Caribbean-inspired spirits. It’s open Wednesday...
New Drug Aims to Extend Your Dog’s Life: Insights from Baycrest Veterinary Hospital
BLOOM (TAMPA) – Baycrest Veterinary Hospital in St. Petersburg, in collaboration with the bio-tech company Loyal, is participating in a groundbreaking national study to improve dog health and longevity. Dr. Cat Arthur, a veterinarian at Baycrest, and dog mom Wendy LaTorre recently joined Gayle Guyardo on the global health and wellness show Bloom to share exciting news about this innovative research.
Safety regulators are investigating another low flight by a Southwest jet, this time in Florida
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are investigating an incident in which a Southwest Airlines jet flew as low as 150 feet (45 meters) over water while it was still about 5 miles (8 kilometers) from its intended landing spot at the airport in Tampa, Florida. The pilots skipped over the Tampa airport and landed instead at Fort Lauderdale, 200 miles (320 kilometers) away. The July 14 flight followed a similar incident last month in Oklahoma City in which a Southwest jet flew at an unusually low altitude while still miles from the airport. The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday that it is investigating the incident.
Bookstore aimed at selling books banned in Florida opens in Northwest Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A local lawmaker is taking a stand against the book bans happening across the state. State Rep. Angie Nixon recently opened Cafe Resistance in Northwest Jacksonville to make sure Black history isn’t forgotten. The bookstore is on Soutel Drive and has a mission to counter...
Juan Soto Denies Disrespecting Rival Ball Club After Very Clearly Disrespecting Rival Ball Club
Juan Soto made it a point to slowly trot around the bases Monday afternoon following a moonshot home run against the Tampa Bay Rays. In doing so, he sent a message to the rival ball club in retaliation of a Rays player’s prior actions. While everyone watching knew exactly what Soto was doing, the outfielder […] The post Juan Soto Denies Disrespecting Rival Ball Club After Very Clearly Disrespecting Rival Ball Club appeared first on BroBible.
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.
HGTV Stars Unite to Support Jonathan Knight
When Jonathan Knight took the stage with his fellow New Kids on the Block bandmates on July 19, 2024, the crowd in Tampa, Florida, went wild — including a whole row of HGTV stars who were there to cheer him on and dance the night away. Knight’s biggest fans...
Tampa Bay Rays’ roster lists Zuber
Former White Hall High School and Arkansas State University standout Tyler Zuber has been called up to the Tampa Bay Rays' major-league roster. Zuber, 29, is listed on the Rays' active roster after spending time with the Rays' AAA team, the Durham (N.C.) Bulls. Zuber went 3-0 with a 2.49 ERA and made 4 saves in 18 games in Durham. He also allowed 6 earned runs on 16 hits in 21 2/3 innings.
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