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Saharan dust returns to the Tampa Bay area: Here's what it means for you
TAMPA, Fla. — Plumes of Saharan dust traveling across the Atlantic basin from the coast of Africa are not uncommon for this time of year, but how do they affect weather across Tampa Bay?. We spoke with 10 Tampa Bay Meteorologists Colleen Campbell and Natalie Ferrari about the dust...
Buccaneers’ Free Agent OLB Cuts Off Contact With Team
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers would have had an almost completely drama-free offseason had it not been for the addition of one player — free-agent linebacker Randy Gregory. The Buccaneers signed Gregory to a 1-year conract worth up to $5 million on April 4 with the thought he might be able to regain some of the form that landed him a 5-year, $70 million contract with the Denver Broncos just two years ago.
Where to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day in Tampa Bay!
It’s HOT and what tastes better on a summer day than a cold cup or cone of ice cream? National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21, and what sounds more refreshing than to celebrate with a cool, creamy treat?. Several places around Tampa Bay are getting in on...
The Sea Breezes are Here and so are Evening Summer Thunderstorms
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Showers and thunderstorms will develop inland this evening and will move offshore later tonight. Low temperatures will be in the upper 70s. Friday morning looks sunny and hot with dry conditions dominating the region until around lunchtime. A few spotty showers will begin along the coastline in the early afternoon, as […]
4 endangered lemurs born at the Lemur Conservation Foundation
MYAKKA CITY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Lemur Conservation Foundation announced the recent births of four lemurs, representing three endangered species, on its 130-acre lemur reserve in Myakka City. The first lemur to arrive this season was an endangered collared brown lemur, Chandler, born to Isabelle and Vincent in April. The...
Sarasota County to buy 4.38 acres in Venice for conservation
Sarasota County is purchasing 4.38 acres in Venice through its Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program. Since the program began in 1999, the county has protected 91 properties containing more than 40,000 acres through land purchases and conservation easements. The Venice property is on Lemon Bay Drive and is predominantly mangrove...
Rays reportedly open to trading 3 All-Star hitters
Tell Eliot Ness to beat it because there may be no untouchables on the Tampa Bay Rays’ roster. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported on Thursday that the Rays will listen to offers on Randy Arozarena, Yandy Diaz, and Isaac Paredes in “the right deal” ahead of the July 30 trade deadline. Morosi also says... The post Rays reportedly open to trading 3 All-Star hitters appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Video: Brazen burglars caught on camera crashing into Palmetto CVS, trying to tow away ATM
PALMETTO, Fla. - Things didn’t go as planned for a pair of Palmetto burglars who tried to tow away an ATM after smashing through the front doors of a CVS Pharmacy. It happened around 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday at the CVS Pharmacy located at 945 8th Ave West. :...
Hall of Fame WR says Tom Brady 'ignored me' when attempting to come out of retirement, join Buccaneers in 2021
Plenty of players followed legendary quarterback Tom Brady when he decided to sign with the Buccaneers in 2020. Rob Gronkowski came out of retirement to win a Super Bowl with his New England Patriots teammate, while the Bucs also scored on notable names such as Leonard Fournette and Antonio Brown. Another player who wanted to join Brady in Tampa was Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens.
New deli and lunch spot coming to Lakewood Ranch
Terry Hamilton said sometimes she just needs to take a drive to get away from her husband. She let out a hearty laugh after saying that. She and Brian Hamilton have been married and in business together for 30 years. “We’re together all the time,” she said. The...
Yankees' trade choice from Rays roster should be obvious as scouts circle
Out of all the Yankees' division rivals in any given year, the Tampa Bay Rays will always be the most likely team to put country over party and engage in trade talks. Somehow, the Yankees have matched up with the Red Sox more often in recent years anyway, to mixed results (the Yanks celebrated dumping Adam Ottavino, the Sox were overjoyed that Brian Cashman wanted Alex Verdugo).
NEW SOUTH FLORIDA BAPTIST HOSPITAL TO OPEN
OFFICIAL OPENING DATE SET ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 10. BayCare announced that the new South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City, will open its doors to the public Saturday, Aug. 10. Located on a 50-acre campus at the corner of Sam Allen Road and Park Road, it will replace the current facility on Alexander Street, which has been an integral part of the Plant City community for more than 70 years.
USF St. Petersburg campus removes Pride and Black Lives Matter flags
Students at University of South Florida St. Petersburg are concerned after officials removed several flags from the student center, including those for Black Lives Matter and Pride. Officials said the flags came down after visitors raised questions about them. In a statement, USF spokeswoman Carrie O’Brien wrote that those questions...
Buccaneers free agent is already being labeled a potential bust before training camp
Training camp is set to start in just a few days, but it’s already been an offseason of hand wringing for experts around the league doubting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It’s not quite to the degree it was this time last year, but Bucs are still being slept on — or worse — despite all of the progress the team made last season. Tampa Bay was predicted to earn a top draft pick last year, yet the Bucs finished their season in the NFC Divisional Round.
Largo store cited after puppy dies following lack of proper vet care: Animal Services
LARGO, Fla. - A puppy store in Largo is facing a citation after Pinellas County Animal Services said it didn’t get a puppy proper vet care before the dog died. The puppy died the day after a customer said she sounded the alarm and begged employees at Sunshine Puppies to take the dog to the emergency vet. She then called Animal Services.
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