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3 Florida cities named among top 100 best places to live in US: report
ORLANDO, Fla. - Multiple Florida cities have been named among the best places to live in the United States in a new ranking. The website Liveability recently released its list of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2024, listing three Florida cities among the best.
10 protesters identified after arrests at USF pro-Palestinian rally
TAMPA, Fla. - The ten protesters arrested after a pro-Palestinian rally at USF devolved into chaos and the deployment of tear gas on Tuesday have been identified. In a press conference on Tuesday night, USF Police Chief Daniel Nelson said dozens of protesters set up near Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on campus for Tuesday's rally, the same location where three people were arrested the day before in similar protests.
Career Criminal Sentenced To 30-Plus Years In Prison After Stealing $20K Of Designer Sunglasses
A career criminal is going to prison for more than 30 years after she was found guilty of stealing $20,000 worth of designer sunglasses from a Tampa, Florida, store. According to Fox 13 Tampa Bay, Ernesha Atmore, 29, was seen on surveillance video using a soft-sided cooler to steal the shades. Having been in and out of prison due to previous crimes committed, she faced a harsher sentence because of recent stricter laws in Florida. Hillsborough State Attorney Suzy Lopez said a video from several years ago showing one of her alleged thefts may have sealed her fate. “She committed one of the...
Tampa opens ‘Hope Cottages’ to support those experiencing homelessness
The transitional housing project is the result of a partnership between the city of Tampa and the Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg, which operates Tampa Hope. Tampa’s newly constructed “Hope Cottages” for those facing homelessness are now open and welcoming tenants. The 99 cottages are 64...
Teen charged in deadly shooting granted $160K bond in Hillsborough court hearing
TAMPA - New details in the shooting death of a teenager were released at a court hearing Tuesday for the Hillsborough County teen who’s charged in the crime. Cody Shimooka, 15, is charged with manslaughter, tampering with evidence, and minor in possession of a firearm. Deputies responded to the...
Tampa restaurant named among Yelp’s top 10 brunch spots in America
TAMPA, Fla. - A Tampa restaurant is getting national attention by being named one of the top places to have brunch in 2024, according to Yelp. Psomi earned the ninth spot on Yelp’s Top 100 Brunch Spots 2024 and is one of two Bay Area restaurants to make the list.
Tampa’s Riverfest returns for 2024: Here’s a guide to the big event
This weekend brings the annual Riverfest to Tampa’s iconic Riverwalk. And what might be most remarkable is that this is only the eighth year for this celebration. In the span of just a decade, the makeup and vibe of downtown Tampa have been transformed by a linear park that invites people to stroll, bike, skate and linger on 2.6.
Ybor City restaurant closes abruptly after 13 years
TAMPA, Fla. — Patrons were shocked to learn that a longstanding Ybor City staple abruptly closed its doors this week. The Stone Soup Company announced on Monday, April 29, that it would be closing effective immediately after 13 years of serving homemade soups, award-winning Cuban sandwiches and an array of comfort food to the Tampa Bay community.
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