Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet have approved Tuesday an investment to safeguard roughly 28,000 acres of Florida’s natural lands and connect existing conservation zones. Today’s activities also represent the first acquisition in the Caloosahatchee-Big Cypress Corridor, a critical Everglades and panther habitat. “Florida…
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Mayday Call Halted Traffic On Francis Scott Key Bridge In Baltimore, Saving Lives
During the early morning hours of Tuesday, the crew of the container ship involved in the collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge issued a distress call, commonly known as a mayday, indicating that they had lost power. This critical communication allowed officials to react…
Read More Mayday Call Halted Traffic On Francis Scott Key Bridge In Baltimore, Saving LivesAmbulance Carjacker In Tampa Arrested On Multiple Warrants Of Violence Out Of Osceola County
TAMPA, Fla. – A suspect has been arrested in the carjacking of an emergency vehicle in Tampa last week, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office located Gregorey Brian McGall, 36, Florida at SR-39 and SR-60 where he was apprehended…
Read More Ambulance Carjacker In Tampa Arrested On Multiple Warrants Of Violence Out Of Osceola CountyHorror At The Harbor: Francis Scott Key Bridge In Baltimore Harbor Struck By Ship, Collapses
BALTIMORE, MD. – The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, has long been an iconic landmark connecting the city and serving as a vital transportation route. But tragedy struck when a large container ship hit the bridge, causing it to collapse Tuesday. This catastrophic…
Read More Horror At The Harbor: Francis Scott Key Bridge In Baltimore Harbor Struck By Ship, CollapsesRealtors, Lodging Industry Clash On Florida Vacation Rentals
A persistently contentious debate about regulating vacation rentals has escalated into a clash between two powerful industry groups after the Florida Legislature passed a measure that would significantly restrict how local governments can oversee the properties. The bill, finalized in the waning days of the…
Read More Realtors, Lodging Industry Clash On Florida Vacation RentalsLane Closure On West Bay To Bay Boulevard Between South Clark Ave And South Grady Ave
TAMPA, Fla. – Beginning at 9 a.m. today, the outside westbound lane on West Bay to Bay Boulevard will be closed between South Clark Avenue and South Grady Avenue while the Tampa Water Department repairs a water main break. Barricades and signs will be located…
Read More Lane Closure On West Bay To Bay Boulevard Between South Clark Ave And South Grady AveBreeze Airways Brings Two More New Routes From Tampa With Service To Pensacola And Bangor
TAMPA, Fla. – Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ is announcing new service from Tampa to Pensacola, FL, and Bangor, ME. With the two new routes and previously announced upcoming service to Myrtle Beach, SC; Greenville-Spartanburg, SC; and Orange County, CA, Breeze will now offer…
Read More Breeze Airways Brings Two More New Routes From Tampa With Service To Pensacola And BangorHillsborough County Fire Rescue Battles 3-Alarm Fire At Mosaic
RIVERVIEW, Fla. – Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is on the scene of a major fire at Mosaic, located at 8813 US Highway 41 in Riverview. Fire units were dispatched at 5:47 P.M. on Monday for a reported brush fire on the property. The first arriving…
Read More Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Battles 3-Alarm Fire At MosaicDUI Investigation Underway After Tampa Wrong-Way Crash
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a DUI investigation after a man caused a head-on collision while suspected of driving under the influence. On Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 9:25 p.m., deputies responded to a crash near Columbus Drive and Regional…
Read More DUI Investigation Underway After Tampa Wrong-Way CrashClear Skies, Full Roads: Traffic Alert For Tampa Bay AirFest 2024
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Bay Airfest 2024 soars into MacDill Air Force Base this weekend, bringing with it extreme thrills and extreme traffic. Upwards of 150,000 visitors are expected to attend the free two-day event, which takes place Friday and Saturday, March 29-30. Both MacDill AFB…
Read More Clear Skies, Full Roads: Traffic Alert For Tampa Bay AirFest 2024