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Hit-and-run suspect held
A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash April 18 that killed a 23-year-old pedestrian. Tampa police said a Volkswagen Jetta was eastbound on Busch Boulevard near N. 50th Street about 11:40 p.m. when the male victim attempted to cross the boulevard outside a designated crosswalk. The driver struck the pedestrian and fled.
Retailer Express files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. See what stores are closing in Florida
A longtime mall staple is adding its name to the surge of businesses filing for bankruptcy. Fashion retailer Express Inc. announced this week the company is closing nearly 100 stores across the country as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection plans. The Columbus, Ohio-based retailer, which is also the...
Warm, mainly dry and breezy weekend ahead
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — It was another quiet start to the day with temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s. We warmed up quickly with high temperatures warmer than they have been all week this afternoon. Highs will top out in the upper 80s but the low humidity sticks around and we’ll see abundant […]
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.
Suvivor of April 9 Armature Works shooting speaks out
TAMPA, Fla. — Evelyn Cubias says she was getting a bite to eat before near Armature Works on April 9 before she headed out to watch her son play ball. Instead, she was rushed to the hospital after being shot when an altercation between two groups of teens escalated to the point that shots were fired.
Window to the Weekend: St. Pete Italian Fest
TAMPA (BLOOM) – In our “Window to the Weekend” sponsored by Renewal by Andersen of Tampa, Event Director, Dona Crowley, and Italian International Chef, Diego Pasqualicchio, joined Gayle Guyardo, the host of the global health and wellness show, Bloom, to share more about the first ever St. Pete Italian Fest, while putting together Arancini, or Italian Rice Balls.
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...
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