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Double murder suspect in custody, Biden campaign opens office in Hillsborough and NFL draft begins tonight
Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Skies will be partly cloudy for the day. Light easterly winds will allow for an afternoon sea breeze. High pressure remains nearby. The sea breeze will...
Affordable or workforce? Developer behind Winter Haven's Florence Place aims to build again
A Tampa Bay-area developer has requested a zoning change to allow it to build a new apartment complex in Southwest Winter Haven. Blue Sky Communities has requested Winter Haven officials allow a zoning change from single-family residential zoning for small lots, or R-2, to multi-family residential at a low density, or R-3 zoning. The commission had its first review of the request Monday, which will come back for a public hearing in May.
Dog saved from Hillsborough County house fire
TOWN 'N' COUNTRY, Fla. — A dog is free from harm following a house fire in Town N’ Country. Multiple people called Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews to an apparent house fire just before 2:30 a.m. on April 18 at Eldorado Drive in Town N’ Country, according to a news release.
Tampa Bay hairstylist reacts to non-compete ban
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — An estimated 30 million Americans are expected to be impacted by an announcement made this week by the Federal Trade Commission. Soon, non-compete agreements will be banned across the country. Non-compete agreements prevent people from working at another company within a specified area for a...
Freshwater fishing: If you're looking for quantity, shellcracker are the best bet in Polk
1. In Lakeland, crickets, grass shrimp and red worms have been the go-to bait for bluegill and shellcracker. Golden shiner and black-and-blue have been popular colors for bladed jigs and spinnerbaits if you’re going for bass. Also, a finesse style worm in black-and-red glitter has been working for bass, with watermelon red also popular, reports Phillips Bait and Tackle (863-666-2248).
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, hospital officials to honor fallen first responder who donated his organs
BRANDON, Fla. — A hospital team and fire rescue officials will honor a fallen firefighter and paramedic, known for his selfless deeds for others. Teams from the Brandon Hospital and Hillsborough County Fire Rescue are set to raise the Donate Life flag in firefighter/paramedic Jared Huprich’s honor on April 29.
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.
News Briefs 4.25.24
You can help select the next Plant City police chief!. How often does someone ask you for your opinion? City Manager Bill McDaniel of Plant City wants yours. The Plant City search for a new police chief drew 100 applicants. Now the field has been narrowed down to the final five candidates. These candidates will appear at a public meet-and-greet event on Thursday, April 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center, 302 South Maryland Avenue in Plant City. Those from the community who attend the event will meet the finalists, ask them questions, and give their thoughts about each candidate. McDaniel welcomes your feedback and will review Plant Citians comments prior to making the final selection.
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