Tampa/ Community & Society
Published on September 17, 2019
Top Tampa news: 4 billion microplastics found in bay; search continues for missing swimmer; morePhoto: Patricia H./Flickr

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Pilot spots flames coming out of engine before Boeing 737 takes off in Tampa

United Airlines Flight 588 was scheduled to fly from Tampa to Chicago on Monday. The passengers were put on another aircraft to Chicago. No one was hurt during the incident.

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Study: 4 billion microplastics found in Tampa Bay

Scientists are still studying the effects of microplastics on human health, but they know that marine life is affected by pollution.

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Search continues for missing 22-year-old swimmer from Tampa

The missing person is described as an adult male with blonde hair last seen wearing gray shorts.

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