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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...
‘Please fix the road:’ Retired fire captain calls for safety improvements in Temple Terrace
"All I really wanted was a proper crosswalk which they don't have now,” said Morello. “A raised crosswalk with a button that you could push lights so kids can get back-and-forth safely."
It's been 16 years since Queena Phu's life-altering Bloomingdale library attack
BRANDON, Fla. — Wednesday marked a tragic anniversary for a Tampa Bay-area family. Queena Phu, just barely 18 years old, was set to graduate and attend college. However, she was beaten, raped, and left for dead at the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library exactly sixteen years ago. The attack left...
Man arrested for stalking, attacking 14-year-old girl he met online: TPD
TAMPA - A 14-year-old girl fought off an armed attacker inside her own home after reporting having a stalker for a year, according to Tampa police on Wednesday. Tampa police arrested Franciou Romelus, 43, on April 12 for aggravated stalking, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated child, unlawful use of two-way communications device and transmission of harmful material. He was arrested one day after detectives investigated a case of a man attacking the girl at gunpoint and attempting to kidnap her.
WestShore Plaza redevelopment is approved, mall to be demolished
The WestShore Plaza Mall will be torn down and replaced by a massive new district with shopping, apartments, offices, medical facilities and more. The Tampa City Council unanimously approved a redevelopment plan from Washington Prime Group at a recent meeting. The move comes nearly four years after plans to overhaul the mall were first announced.
Cops Corner 4.25.24
An officer met with the complainant who advised she left work on 04/11/2024 at approximately 10 p.m. Her car was left in the parking lot due to her keys being stolen. When she returned at approximately 7:00 a.m. her car was missing from the parking lot. Not Very Civil –...
The Dan in Downtown Tampa Launches a Jazzy New Brunch Menu
F.G.T. Bennie – Corn Flour Fried Green Tomato, Jalapeno Pimento Cheese, Poached Egg, and Creole Hollandaise. Wakey Wakey Hummus – Crisp Chickpeas, Fire Roasted Mushrooms, Spinach, Broccolini, Chimi, Feta, Poached Egg, and Nann. Chicken and Waffles – Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Thyme-Cornbread Waffle, Tapatio, Hollandaise, and Honey Butter.
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