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Human Interest, Sports December 12, 2019

Hoopfest will be the first event at AdventHealth Fieldhouse and Conference Center

After 14 months of hard work, the recently named AdventHealth Fieldhouse and Conference Center will host its first event. Image by Keith Johnston from Pixabay Featuring more than 50 teams, the Polk County Hoopfest will…

Sports, Top Line News stories December 11, 2019

Jeff Scott to take over the helm at USF football

On Monday, USF Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly announced his selection of Jeff Scott to lead USF football as head coach. Scott was the co-offensive coordinator at Clemson since 2015, a key part of the…

Local Headlines, Sports September 26, 2019

Transcript proves Trump’s Ukraine scandal is a ‘nothing burger’ and he campaigns off it

A famous line in Return of the Jedi came from the obscure character, Admiral Ackbar, as the empire attacked the rebels: “It’s a trap!” That is a message echoed about the Democrat attack on President…

Entertainment, Local Headlines, Sports, Top Line News stories April 18, 2019

EXCLUSIVE: Is the ‘Rick Porcello Curse’ linked to a school teacher in Tampa

Over the weekend, Baltimore Orioles infielder Chris Davis broke his historic hitting slump after getting a first inning single off of Boston Red Sox pitcher Rick Porcello. While Orioles fans let out a sigh of…

Human Interest, Local Headlines, Sports March 28, 2019

Tampa: H. B. Plant High School Cross Country Girls Coach, Roy Harrison, Wins Positive Coaching Alliance’s National Award

Roy Harrison, Girls Cross Country Coach at H.B. Plant High School in Tampa, FL, has won Positive Coaching Alliance’s coveted National Double-Goal Coach® Award presented by TeamSnap for his positive impact on youth in sports….

Business, Entertainment, Local Headlines, Politics, Sports March 7, 2019

WWE Announces Location for Wrestlemania 36: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa

Tampa, Florida WWE Executives and Superstars gathered alongside Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan, and Tampa Bay Sports Commission Executive Director Rob Higgins today at Raymond James Stadium to announce that Tampa will…

Human Interest, Sports, Things to Do October 19, 2016

Tampa Bay Lightning partners with UACDC to offer free street hockey clinic

Children in grades three through seven will get the chance to play street hockey with Tampa Bay Lightning hockey players at the University Area Community Development Corporation (University Area CDC)’s free Tampa Bay Lightning Street…

Human Interest, Sports October 1, 2016

UACDC adds Basketball league, karate classes

The University Area Community Development Corporation (University Area CDC) invites children ages nine to 14 to participate in an eight-week basketball league, beginning Thursday, Oct. 17. Registration will be held October 3-14 by calling 813.558.5212…

Local Headlines, Sports July 28, 2016

Bucs News: Gerald McCoy talks Jameis Winston’s call for change, being the ‘Face of the Franchise’

Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston vowed that there would be changes at the end of the 2015 season, and now Gerald McCoy said he and Winston talked and have a plan. “Me and Jameis had a private conversation…

Entertainment, Sports, Things to Do July 28, 2016

St Pete Museum of History to receive signed Babe Ruth baseball, release of ‘Hidden History’ book at July 29 event

Folks can meet author Will Michaels, be the first to get a copy of Hidden History of St. Petersburg and witness Babe Ruth’s great-grandson Brent Stevens donate a signed baseball from his family to the “Schrader’s…

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