Meteorologists observe two areas with potential for tropical development
On Tuesday, meteorologists observed two areas that could potentially develop into the next tropical depression or storm. In a tropical weather forecast for 8 p.m., the National Hurricane Center said a low pressure system could form over the northwestern Caribbean…
How to meet Jason Momoa before he plays at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg
Jason Momoa said he was ready to rock out with the people of Tampa Bay. But before his concert at Jannus Live, the movie star also revealed a secret. Even Aquaman gets nervous. “It’s pretty scary. For me, that’s a…
Pasco School Board decides to close and merge three schools
LAND O’LAKES – Citing academic and financial benefits, the Pasco County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to close three shrinking schools in New Port Richey and consolidate them into a single K-8 campus for the next school year. The plan…
Hurricane Center tracks Tropical Storm Gordon and two other systems
The remnants of former Hurricane Francine spread across the Tennessee Valley on Friday, but the National Hurricane Center continued to track newly formed Tropical Storm Gordon and two other systems that could develop. According to the 11:00 a.m. Hurricane Center’s…
What are saw palmetto berries and why would someone steal 800 pounds of them?
Published 28.08.|Updated 30.August According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, two people were arrested Monday on suspicion of illegally harvesting 801 pounds of saw palmetto berries in Plant City. The incident raises the question: What are saw palmetto berries? And…
Did Harris vote to hire 87,000 IRS agents to enforce tip income, as Trump claims?
Former President Donald Trump called Vice President Kamala Harris a “copycat” because she advocated for the elimination of tip taxes. Trump said Harris’ stance contradicted her voting record. Trump promoted the elimination of the tip tax at a rally in…
“Not for sale”: Protests flare up outside Honeymoon Island State Park on the third day
The message from the more than 200 people who gathered outside the entrance to Honeymoon Island State Park on Tuesday was clear: Florida’s state parks are not for sale. It was the third day of protests outside Florida’s busiest state…
What you need to know about purchasing Florida hurricane supplies without sales tax
TALLAHASSEE – A “sales tax-free period” begins Saturday that can help Florida residents prepare for storms as the state moves toward the peak of hurricane season, while another round of tax breaks for purchasing tools and other work equipment is…
Do you like your workplace in Tampa Bay? Nominate your company.
Do you work for a company that supports you? That offers you the kind of benefits that make it worth staying? Do you have managers who encourage you? Who help you achieve your career goals? Each year, the Tampa Bay…
State law enforcement agencies investigate propeller death near MacDill Air Force Base
State wildlife officials are investigating a fatal boating accident they believe occurred in Tampa Bay last month. On July 17, a body was found near MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa that “showed marks consistent with a collision with a…
