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Florida police department implements pride badges for June
Florida’s Tampa Police Department unveiled a new rainbow badge for its officers to wear during Pride month this June. “The badge incorporates the rainbow flag, as well as the five-color chevron that represents people of color and the transgender community. Together, these colors symbolize the continued progress for marginalized groups within the LGBTQ+ community and […]
Tampa considering strict lawn water ordinance
TAMPA, Fla. — The city council is considering a new ordinance that would limit lawn watering to just one day a week. Hillsborough County is already under a once-a-week watering restriction from the South Florida Water Management District until July. The ordinance they'll talk about would reduce watering from...
Tampa Bay: Things to do this weekend June 7 - 9
TAMPA, Fla. — And just like that, it’s summer in the bay!. Things that you didn’t do the first week of June, you can do this weekend with events like Megan Thee Stallion’s concert at Amalie Arena, the National Pride Celebration in Water Street Tampa and Busch Gardens’ Summer Nights. We encourage you to have a good time and always remember to stay hydrated out there.
Popular Tampa pool remains closed as Parks and Rec leaders offer short-term solutions
TAMPA, Fla. — One of the busiest community pools in the city of Tampa remains closed as students settle into another summer break with blazing temperatures. Neighbors in Sulphur Springs say the pool’s indefinite closure is just another example of the area being neglected by city leaders. “It’s...
Tampa City Council moves to dissolve police review board in response to new Florida law
TAMPA, Fla. - In a 6-1 vote on Thursday, Tampa City Council began the process of dismantling its Citizens Review Board. Citing a new law set to take effect July 1, council member Luis Viera said the city’s CRB could not continue in its current form. "I believe in...
USF cybersecurity training program targeting veterans, first responders
SARASOTA, Fla. - The University of South Florida is working to help train students to fight back against cybersecurity attacks. "Demand for cyber security is clear. Research shows more than 40 percent of organizations are experiencing a shortage of cybersecurity professionals," said Karen Holbrook, USF Sarasota-Manatee Regional Chancellor. USF Sarasota-Manatee...
Something Good: National Spelling Bee champ gets warm welcome home in Tampa
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - This something good is a winner returning home!. The winner of the National Spelling Bee got a hero’s welcome when he landed in Tampa this week. Bruhat Soma was the second winner from Florida after the 2023 title went to a 14-year-old spelling champ from Largo.
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