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Woman, toddler found dead in Florida home
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A death investigation is underway after a woman and a toddler were found dead in a home in Tampa on Tuesday evening. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said it responded to a home in the 11000 block of Bloomington Drive in Tampa around 8:10 p.m. after they received a call from a concerned friend.
Parents confirm missing 13-year-old from Lithia has been found dead
LITHIA, Fla. — A 13-year-old last seen in Lithia Sunday night has been found dead. Administrators of the "Let's Find Zayden" Facebook group confirmed the news to Spectrum Bay News 9. Zayden Jay's parents, Christy and Zachary, said the teen left the family's home in the Fish Hawk community...
Rock on! Here's a look at Tampa Bay area concerts you can enjoy this summer
TAMPA, Fla. — Summer is right around the corner, which means it's time to think of those summertime plans. In the Tampa Bay area, there is no shortage of beaches, pool parties and other fun activities to do. If you're looking to spend your time "rocking out" there are...
Lakeland homeowners relieved source of stench found, city to clean 1,000 gallon wastewater line spill
LAKELAND, Fla. - The City of Lakeland believes it has found the source of a chemical or gas stench that caused many complaints from homeowners in a nearby community for months. The city is working to fix a wastewater line break that caused more than 1,000 gallons to spill into...
Inside squalid Florida home of hoarder accused of abusing 30 cats in ‘unlivable’ environment
Florida police have arrested a woman on nearly 30 charges of animal cruelty after responding to reports of animal neglect and hoarding. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office found the home of Catherine Briley, 66, in disarray on Wednesday with more than 30 animals roaming free. Toxic ammonia levels were also discovered at the home in Lakeland. After entering her residence with respirators on, authorities found five dead cats, 27 live cats and one dog. The cats, which were found dead in a closet, likely died of starvation, officials said.“The home, inside and out, is also what I would call...
New training center hopes to address health care staffing shortage
TAMPA, Fla.- A new training center in Brandon looks to help address the health care staffing shortage. Suncoast Community Health Centers recently opened its own training facility, Suncoast Career Academy. The state-of-the-art space is designed to train and keep future health care workers right in the Tampa area. The nonprofit...
Summer 2024 forecast: Here's what to anticipate in Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The summer 2024 forecast recently released by NOAA could be summed up in a few words: The heat is on. Last summer was known for its blazing heat and drought across Tampa Bay. Rainfall deficits of 12-18 inches created crunchy lawns and caused the environment to heat up as the sun's full energy could focus on heating the ground rather than evaporation.
Ag “Woman of the Year” named
Sandra Moore, president of Segrest Farms in Gibsonton, was named 2024 Woman of the Year in Agriculture on Tuesday. “Sandra is a vital member of not only the ornamental fish industry, but the aquaculture and pet industry nationwide,” Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson said in a release. Moore is the first woman from the tropical fish industry to win the award, according to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Moore has been with Segrest Farms, one of the largest ornamental fish wholesalers in the world, since 1992, according to the release. She has been president since 2015. The award will be formally presented during the 2025 Florida State Fair.
Gateway Expressway connecting I-275, U.S. 19 set to open Friday
The long-awaited Gateway Expressway is set to open to drivers on Friday, the Florida Department of Transportation announced.Why it matters: Two new toll roads will better connect Interstate 275, U.S. 19 and the Bayside Bridge at a common choke point for drivers traveling between Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.The Gateway area is also home to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport and several Fortune 500 companies.State of play: State transportation officials announced Tuesday that state roads 690 and 686A and new I-275 express lanes will open to the public Friday afternoon, with a tour for members of the media scheduled for Wednesday morning.Construction...
Already? Forecasters watch ‘small’ tropical disturbance in Atlantic
A small, steady patch of showers and thunderstorms has caught the eyes of forecasters at the National Hurricane Center well before the start of the hurricane season on June 1. In a “special tropical weather outlook” released around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, forecasters pinpointed an area about 900 miles northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. Forecasters called it an area of low pressure that is likely to move southwest at up to 15 mph. However, the little system is likely to reach an area with strong winds Wednesday night and Thursday morning, stunting further development.
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