Florida state health officials reported three new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Wednesday. Details of the cases are as follows: A 63-year old male New York resident who is currently in St. Johns County has tested positive. He is isolated and will continue to remain isolated until clearedContinue Reading
On Tuesday, the Florida Department of Health has announced eight new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Florida, including three in the Tampa Bay area: A 68-year old male in Nassau County has been identified as positive. This person is isolated and will continue to remain isolated until clearedContinue Reading
As part of its 50th Anniversary Celebration, the Franciscan Center is hosting the inaugural Words to Live By luncheon fundraiser on Wednesday, March 25, 12 p.m. at the Franciscan Center. Keynote Speaker for this inaugural event is Sister Margaret Mary Kimmins, O.S.F. speaking on Responding to God’s Call – Then, Now and Beyond. Sister Kimmins is the CongregationalContinue Reading
In a follow-up on the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation in Florida, state health officials report two individuals have died. According to the Florida Department of Health, the deceased individuals include a previously announced COVID-19 patient in Santa Rosa County and a new individual in their seventies that tested presumptiveContinue Reading
It is that time of the year when Fury will compete with Wilder in a rematch event. Well, the boxing fans are going crazy all out for the event whereas the players are preparing themselves for the big stage. For the people who like to watch matches at the venue,Continue Reading
Following the success of last summer’s sold-out North American tour, the Backstreet Boys are excited to announce a second North American tour, kicking off July 10th in New York. Produced by Live Nation, the extensive 45-date, three-month trek will see the group performing their impressive catalogue of award-winning hits inContinue Reading
Zaxby’s announces the opening of its second location in Brooksville, Florida at 837 S. Broad St. A fan favorite for chicken fingers, wings and salads, the new fast-casual restaurant will be owned and operated by Zaxby’s licensee Brad Harper, who also owns the Brooksville location at Cortez Boulevard. “We’re thrilledContinue Reading
On Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to a remarkable, record low of 3.0 percent in December 2019. Additionally, the labor force continued to increase with 220,000 Floridians entering the workforce over the year. Closer to home, the Tampa area’s unemployment rate was 2.6 percent in December, downContinue Reading
Repticon brings the amazing world of reptiles and exotic animals back to Tampa on February 22 & 23, 2020, opening to the public at 10 a.m. with a fun and educational exposition suitable for all ages and personalities. A truly family-oriented event, Repticon’s reptile and exotic animal shows are heldContinue Reading
A proclamation issued by Gov. DeSantis officially recognizes Jan. 26-Feb. 1 as Florida School Choice Week. Gov. DeSantis joins more than a dozen other governors and hundreds of city and county leaders nationwide in issuing similar proclamations. Parents, schools, and other organizers have planned 4,992 events and activities across theContinue Reading
A Winter Haven man has been arrested for felony animal cruelty after Polk County Animal Control found five neglected dogs, including an adult dog with skin growing around a chain. Last Wednesday, detectives arrested 51-year-old Fernandez Gunter. An anonymous tip on December 8, 2019 to the Polk County Sheriff’s OfficeContinue Reading
The West Pasco Art Guild (WPAG) announced the winners of its January art exhibit entitled “Color to the Max!” Artists and friends gathered for a reception announcing the winners at an event featuring more than 46 works of art. “This show was a fantastic way to celebrate the many talentedContinue Reading
Grammy-winner Mandisa has kicked off 2020 with the release of her first single of the year, “Way Maker.” This is Mandisa’s first single to release following her chart topping 2017 album Out of the Dark which featured the radio hits “Unfinished” and “Bleed the Same (feat. Tobymac, Kirk Franklin).” To listen toContinue Reading
The new year at the Franciscan Center starts with the All Things Wise and Wonderful Inspirational Speaker Series, featuring transformative talks by Tampa Bay area authors of books for personal growth and professional development. Rev. Nancy Mercurio opens the program with a seven-week series based on her book, Escaping the Chaos Within, beginning onContinue Reading
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a daycare worker in Brandon was arrested on Friday for two counts of Aggravated Child Abuse. On December 18, the parents of an infant, who is under the age of six months, took their child to a pediatrician when the infant turned pale in color and beganContinue Reading
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of two 19-year-old men for armed robbery on New Year’s Day. At approximately 5:20 a.m., on January 1, 2020, deputies responded to an armed robbery that had occurred at the CVS located at 30387 US Highway 19 North in unincorporated Clearwater. AccordingContinue Reading
Detectives from the Lakeland Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit have made an arrest in a 38-year-old cold case involving the murder of Linda Patterson Slaten. Joseph Clinton Mills, age 58, was recently arrested and booked into the Polk County Jail, charged with First Degree Murder, Sexual Battery, and Burglary withContinue Reading
The Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management is providing recycling tips this Holiday to its residential customers. Tampa residents are encouraged to be mindful of the significant increase in waste generated by the season. The regional, #RecycleTheHolidays, social media campaign collaboration between the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County,Continue Reading
Creating safe and comfortable trails and bicycle lanes that connect Tampa’s neighborhoods is a key part of Mayor Jane Castor’s Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow (T3) initiative. “As a police officer, I saw firsthand a family’s devastation when I had to tell them their loved one passed away due to a distractedContinue Reading
One premises in Hillsborough County, Florida was placed under quarantine on Dec. 3 after 4 horses began displaying clinical signs of Strangles with two confirmed test results. There are 34 horses on the property, according to a Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) alert. The highly contagious upper respiratory disease of equids,Continue Reading
The Straz Center Patel Conservatory will present the delightful holiday show White Christmas, Dec. 20-21, in Ferguson Hall. Military personnel and veterans will receive special recognition. This heartwarming musical adaptation of the beloved holiday classic, performed by students ages 12-18, features familiar holiday tunes and equally memorable characters. In the years after World WarContinue Reading
