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9-foot aggressive alligator captured outside Florida elementary school
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (WFLA) — A 9-foot alligator caught walking near an elementary school north of Tampa was captured. On Tuesday, the Florida Fire and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to reports of the gator walking down a Wesley Chapel street at around 3:45 p.m. Two people armed with ropes...
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.
Seminole to host third annual Taco Fest
SEMINOLE — Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, but if you are looking to start celebrating a little early this year, the Seminole Recreation Department has you covered. The city’s third annual Taco Fest kicks off Saturday, May 4, at 4 p.m. at Seminole City Park, 7464 Ridge Road.
9 Florida restaurants make Yelp's top 100 brunch spots for 2024 list
ORLANDO, Fla. - Are you looking for a place to enjoy a delicious brunch this weekend? Well, you're in luck. Yelp recently unveiled its compilation of the finest brunch spots for 2024 across the U.S., and the list features nine restaurants in Florida. Here's how the Florida restaurants ranked on...
Want to boost your mental health? Local shelter suggests getting hands-on with animals
LARGO, Fla. — A Pinellas County animal shelter is launching a new initiative to mark this National Mental Health Awareness Month, and it taps into the power animals have to decrease stress in our lives, and bolster our mental health. SPCA Tampa Bay, based in Largo, believes the unconditional...
3 Florida cities ranked among best places to live. Here’s why
Livability has released its ranking of the “Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.” — and it features three key Florida cities. According to the study, these cities were analyzed based on economic, housing, transportation, health and education factors. The study used these measures to come up with a “LivScore” for each city on the list.
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