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County staff seeks $890M budget; commissioners say try again
BROOKSVILLE – County government is continuing to grow, to the tune of almost $890 million in the budget request for fiscal 2025. That’s $121.6 million more than last year, or 15.86%. General fund reserves would be set at 25%, or $44.5 million. The county’s growth increases revenue but...
Lead Foot City operator eager to see racing at site
BROOKSVILLE — There’s a lot of engine noise at Lead Foot City, but it’s not from racing. It’s from construction. On one recent morning, Achilles Thomas and his son, Evan, 19, were watching as workers constructed a 1/8-mile concrete drag strip on the elder Thomas’ property at 17109 Old Ayers Road in Brooksville. Around them, other improvements are in the works.
Brooksville's wastewater situation more dire than thought
BROOKSVILLE – The city’s wastewater crisis is pushing the system closer to its limits — and exceeding those limits could cost a lot. The problem of stormwater leaking into the system is causing the city to push toward its cap of 1.9 million gallons of wastewater per day, Public Works director Richard Weeks said at a July 15 meeting of City Council.
Tampa Battens Down for a Week of Heat and Storms, NWS Forecasts Intense Showers and Highs of 96 Degrees
The National Weather Service in Tampa has issued a forecast detailing a hot and stormy week ahead for the region, with a high chance of showers and thunderstorms across several days. Today, residents can expect scattered showers and thunderstorms developing later in the afternoon, with mostly sunny skies transforming and temperatures peaking near a sweltering 96 degrees. The heat index, which factors in humidity with actual temperature to estimate the real feel, is expected to soar as high as 107 degrees. Winds are predicted to stay gentle, moving southeast at 3 to 5 mph, and there's a 60% chance of precipitation. "Between a half and three quarters of an inch possible," according to the NWS forecast.
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...
Late day storms drift back toward the coast this week
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The normal summer pattern continues this week with hot and humid afternoons and showers and thunderstorms each day. Temperatures today warm into the mid ’90s with feels like temperatures between 100 and 110 °. Rain chances will increase shortly after lunchtime up to a 50 to 60% chance. Storms will be […]
FAA Investigation Continues Into Southwest Low Altitude Alert At TPA
The FAA continues to investigate a Southwest Airlines flight that descended to within 150 feet of the surface some 4 miles from the end of the runway at Tampa International Airport in Florida, according to ADS-B data posted by FlightAware. At that point in the GPS approach, the aircraft should have been at 1,600 feet. There was convective weather in the area, and a previous flight reported that the worst was about 7 miles out on the final approach to 7,000-foot-long Runway 10. While flying its approach, the crew of Southwest Flight WN-425 descended from about 8,000 feet to near the surface in about seven minutes at a steady rate of approximately 1,000 feet per minute.
Chick-fil-A Tyrone Boulevard reopens at new location
ST. PETERSBURG (BLOOM) – Get ready, St. Pete. Chick-fil-A Tyrone Boulevard is back and better than ever. On Thursday, July 25, 2024, the beloved chicken sandwich spot will open its doors at a brand-new location, featuring an expanded drive-thru and an outdoor canopy for face-to-face ordering. Laurie Harris, the local owner-operator, has been serving up […]
6’1”, 225-pound Darren Till bashes ‘juiced’ Jake Paul for torching tiny Mike Perry, then calls out ... Mike Perry
Former UFC middleweight, Darren Till, was supposed to compete on the “Fear No Man” fight card last weekend in Tampa, but withdrew from the “Sunshine State” lineup to focus on some bizarre influencer boxing bout in Dubai. But “The Gorilla” was able to watch clips of...
Rays pitcher hospitalized with unusual infection
A pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays is going to the injured list for a very unusual reason. Rays manager Kevin Cash revealed to reporters Sunday that right-hander Ryan Pepiot was hospitalized this week with a right knee infection. Pepiot, who was admitted to Columbia University Medical Center to receive some antibiotics, has been placed... The post Rays pitcher hospitalized with unusual infection appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Political Fundraiser to Support Gabriel “Gabe” Papadopoulos!
We are thrilled to invite you to a special event in support of Gabriel “Gabe” Papadopoulos, who is running for Pasco County Commissioner. This fundraiser is a crucial opportunity to gather as a community, show our support, and help fuel a campaign dedicated to making Pasco County a better place for all.
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