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Tampa Bay Trump supporters rally after Pennsylvania shooting
PALM HARBOR, Fla. — In Palm Harbor, supporters for former President Donald Trump gathered along U.S. 19 to show their support in the aftermath of the assassination attempt. Penny Dodd said she's been organizing events like this since 2019. Sunday's rally was already planned, but after the shooting, Dodd...
Hillsborough County Conducts Aerial Mosquito Control Over South Tampa, Residents Encouraged to Sign Up for Notifications
In an effort to manage mosquito populations, Hillsborough County Mosquito Management Services announced an aerial spraying operation using Dibrom. The treatment, aimed at adult mosquitoes, took place on July 13, in several locations across South Tampa, notably within the boundaries of Swann Avenue to the north and Marina Bay Drive at MacDill AFB to the south, Bayshore Boulevard on the east, and Old Tampa Bay to the west, covering an area of 17,458 acres.
Cuban Civic Club's clubhouse faces possibility of shutting down after 50 years
TAMPA, Fla. - The Cuban Civic Club of Tampa Bay's clubhouse is fighting to stay open after a recent building inspection. The nonprofit has operated out of the building off Memorial Highway in Hillsborough County since 1974. Its ballroom has been the backdrop for thousands of celebrations, concerts, corporate events, weddings, and more over the years.
In U-turn, Tampa renews contract for gunshot detection technology
For a moment, it seemed Tampa was joining other U.S. cities that have parted ways with technology that can detect where guns have been fired after concerns arose about accuracy and transparency. In early June, the City Council narrowly voted to deny a $280,000 contract for another year of ShotSpotter,...
Tampa, Sarasota hospitals climb in US News rankings
Tampa General and Sarasota Memorial are among the top five hospitals in the state of Florida, according to U.S. News & World Report. When the publication released its annual rankings July 16, it showed the institutions have climbed since the 2023 rankings in different areas. To come up with its...
Pool contractor who left homeowners with unfinished pools has license revoked
TAMPA, Fla. — A local pool contractor at the center of a 10 Investigates investigation has had his license revoked. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation recently pulled JE Clear Pools' license. Customers tell 10 Investigates that while they are happy to see the state take action, they are still left with incomplete pools and out tens of thousands of dollars.
Tampa turns 137: City holding events all week to celebrate birthday
TAMPA, Fla. - Let's party like it's 1887!. The City of Tampa turned 137 on Monday, celebrating when it was first incorporated as a city on July 15, 1887. On that historic day, the Florida Legislature passed a special act, organizing the towns of Tampa and New Tampa into the City of Tampa under its current charter.
Need free pads or tampons? In Tampa, you can visit a ‘period pantry’
Pads, tampons, and other menstrual supplies aren’t cheap. Many low-income people struggle to pay for them, and they aren’t typically covered by government assistance programs like SNAP food benefits or Medicaid. Although some states have dropped sales taxes on menstrual products in recent years, 20 states still tax...
Oldsmar History Museum will soon be operated by city
OLDSMAR, Fla. — The Oldsmar’s Historical Society Museum has been run by a nonprofit – the Oldsmar Historical Society – but due to a lack of volunteers and declining visitors, the city will be taking over its duties. Maryann Cruse has been in charge of the...
Tampa City Council to vote on Riverwalk expansion this week
TAMPA, Fla. — This week, Tampa City Council members are expected to take a final vote on a major expansion to the Riverwalk. The vote centers around building into the West River District and expanding the Riverwalk to that area. Some are for the proposal, while others are against...
WCA Board Members Investigate LED Replacement
Board Member Terry Boyd introduced Richard Toplak from FES, who attended remotely. In June, Boyd, who is also a member of the Swim & Tennis Committee, had introduced FES’ preliminary proposal to replace all of Westchase’s current pickleball and tennis lighting with LEDs at no cost to the community. The board requested more information on the proposal, so Boyd invited Toplak to answer their questions.
Tampa vet trains for National Veterans Wheelchair Games
TAMPA, Fla. — 19 Tampa-area veterans will represent the community at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in New Orleans July 25 to 30. U.S. Army veteran Malika Montgomery will be competing for the first time in the 2024 games. “I’m involved in shot put and discus, softball, pickleball, nine...
Hillsborough schools chief talks taxes, teachers and losing kids to choice
In August, Superintendent Van Ayres will welcome more than 200,000 students back to Hillsborough County schools. He faces uncertainty over enrollment levels due to school choice and fallout from last year’s school boundary changes. State leaders have yet to determine the formula they will use to award school grades — a sore spot in Hillsborough, which led the state last year with 33 D and F schools. And voters will decide in November on a property tax that would allow the district to offer higher pay to its employees.
Vet Resource Center offers free cancer screenings for Gulf War veterans
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Vet Resource Center (VRC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans, has launched a campaign to offer free cancer screenings for Gulf War veterans. The VRC says the initiative comes in response to the rise in cancer cases among veterans who served in the...
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