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Tropical Depression Seven has emerged in the eastern Atlantic, marked by a closed circulation center and organized deep convection observed via satellite imagery. The initial intensity is estimated at 30 knots based on scatterometer data. The depression is currently moving west-northwest, steered by a subtropical…

Read More Tropical Depression Seven Forms In The Atlantic, Gradual Strengthening Expected

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Clearwater Fire & Rescue paid tribute to the lives lost in the terrorist attacks 23 years ago. At 9:45 a.m., firefighters at every station across the city gathered outside with their apparatus. A moment of silence was observed at 9:59 a.m., marking…

Read More Clearwater Fire & Rescue Honors 9/11 With Citywide Remembrance

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The New Tampa Performing Arts Center (NTPAC) has announced that tickets for its 2024 fall events are now available. This season will feature popular returning series, such as New Tampa Unplugged and New Tampa Jazz Nights, along with exciting new additions…

Read More Tickets On Sale For New Tampa Performing Arts Center’s 2024 Fall Events

Hurricane Debby, which made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on August 5th near Steinhatchee, has resulted in nearly 2,300 insurance claims as of late August, according to data from the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. The Tampa Bay region has been particularly affected, with…

Read More Hurricane Debby Aftermath: Over 2,000 Claims Filed In Florida, Tampa Bay Area Hardest Hit

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – In an update to the recent social media threats targeting Wiregrass Ranch High School, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office has apprehended a student in connection with the incident. The student faces charges of written threats to kill and unlawful use of a…

Read More Student Arrested For Threats Against Wiregrass Ranch High School In Wesley Chapel: Pasco Sheriff

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A fatal traffic crash resulted in the closure of major roads in St. Petersburg. Eastbound lanes on 1st Avenue South and all lanes in both directions on 51st Street South were closed but have since reopened. Motorists were advised to avoid…

Read More Fatal Crash Closes Major Intersection In St. Petersburg, All Lanes Reopened

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, on SR-52 at the intersection of Prospect Road, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say around 5:24 p.m. on Tuesday, a Kia Forte, driven by a 38-year-old Hudson woman, turned left into…

Read More Fatal Crash On SR-52 In Pasco County Claims Life Of Hudson Woman, 3 Children Seriously Injured

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – 30th Ave. N. and Dr. MLK St. will experience intermittent closures today due to repairs on a pole at the intersection. These closures are expected to last for the next 8 hours. Please plan your route accordingly and consider alternate routes…

Read More St. Petersburg Road Closure Alert: 30th Ave. N. And Dr. MLK St.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A threatening message on social media has been circulating, suggesting an act of school violence. This message has spread across various school districts in Florida, with some versions altered to mention specific schools. “Please be advised that this message has already…

Read More Polk County Public School District Addresses Circulating Threatening Message

TAMPA, Fla. – Starting at 9 a.m. today, September 11, 2024, the inside southbound lane on Bayshore Boulevard will be closed between South Willow Avenue and West Watrous Avenue. The Tampa Water Department is repairing a water main break in this area. Barricades and signs…

Read More Tampa Traffic: Lane Closure On Bayshore Boulevard Due To Water Main Break