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TAMPA, Fla. – The outside and middle lanes on North Florida Avenue are now closed between West Genesee Street and West Chelsea Street while the Tampa Water Department repairs a water main break. Barricades and signs are located in the area to assist with traffic…
Read More Lane Closures On North Florida Ave Between West Genesee St And West Chelsea St
Republican lawmakers in Florida may clear a path for Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president, should he opt to do so. Newsmax reported on Tuesday that both state Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, a Naples Republican, and House Speaker Paul Renner, a Palm Coast Republican,…
Read More Florida GOP Lawmakers May Adopt “What-If” Law Allowing Gov. DeSantis To Run For President
TAMPA, Fla. – A man who fired his weapon outside a South Tampa bar after yelling racial slurs on Monday has been taken into custody. Just before 9 PM on November 21, 2022, the Tampa Police Department responded to the SOHO Saloon, located at 410…
Read More Florida Man Arrested In Hate Crime Shooting At Tampa Bar
A divided appeals court Tuesday rejected a potential class-action lawsuit contending that the University of Florida should return fees to students because of a campus shutdown early in the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2-1 decision by a panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal came…
Read More Court Sides With University Of Florida In Campus Shutdown Case
With more than 45,000 claims filed, the National Flood Insurance Program has paid about $706 million to people who sustained water damage in Hurricane Ian, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Tuesday. Residents who have mortgages on properties in designated flood zones are required to…
Read More More Than $700M Paid In Florida Hurricane Ian Flood Claims
CLEARWATER, Fla. – The weather forecast for Clearwater next month is calling for below-zero temperatures….but only at Andy’s Frozen Custard! The award-winning frozen custard and treat shop, known for its Made Fresh Hourly™ frozen custard and Baked Fresh Daily toppings, is set to open this…
Read More Andy’s Frozen Custard Continues Growing In Tampa Bay, New Store Coming To Clearwater
SPRING HILL, Fla. – Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double murder-suicide that happened on Monday in Spring Hill. According to deputies, on Monday just before 5 p.m., a woman called 911 from 11071 Heathrow Avenue in Spring Hill and requested deputies respond to…
Read More 3 Dead In Spring Hill Double Murder-Suicide
Florida has long been a haven for motorcyclists, whether it’s the warm and sunny weather throughout the year, optional helmets, or the vast number of off-road gems that remain easily accessible on two-wheelers, it’s no surprise the state ranks second in the country when it…
Read More ‘No Country For Bikers’ Florida Leads In Number Of Motorcycle Accidents
The deadline is approaching for some National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders in Florida areas impacted by Hurricane Ian to renew their policies without the consequence of a lapse in coverage. Previously, NFIP announced that certain Florida policyholders impacted by Hurricane Ian have a 90-day grace…
Read More Deadline Approaching for Some Florida Flood Insurance Policyholders Affected by Hurricane Ian
TAMPA, Fla. – For the Thanksgiving holiday, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, the Selmon Expressway Reversible Express Lanes will be turned eastbound at 1:30 pm. This configuration will remain in effect until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, November 28 when normal hours of operation will resume,…
Read More Thanksgiving Holiday 2022 Hours Selmon Expressway Reversible Express Lanes