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Weather & Environment in ...
Morning is clear and muggy; scattered storms possible after 2 p.m. Highs near 93°F and heat index close to 100°F.
Retail & Industry in ...
Circle K confirmed fuel-quality problems at seven Southwest Florida pumps, including a Bradenton location. Drivers reported engine trouble and the company and state officials are handling remediation.
Community & Society in ...
SOF Week is in Tampa this week. Expect Franklin Street closures, marina restrictions and a USSOCOM waterfront demonstration this Wednesday.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A wrong-way pickup on I-75 early Sunday killed a 21-year-old woman and injured a mother and two children near the Charlotte‑Lee county line, authorities said. A Sarasota man was arrested.
Food & Drinks in ...
Fellas Vinoir, a European-style café and wine bar, is planning to open at 344 Corey Ave on Corey Avenue, promising breakfast by day and a wine-forward evening menu.
Pinellas County warns of king-tide flooding this weekend; officials urge drivers to avoid flooded roads and protect vehicles from saltwater damage.
Politics & Govt in ...
Qualifying for Clearwater’s city council seats closes Friday at 5 p.m.; here’s who officially filed for Seats 4 and 5 and what’s next.
Deputies arrested 25‑year‑old Abraham Ruelas in Apollo Beach after a search warrant turned up cocaine, hydrocodone and a firearm.
Sports in ...
USF closed the Bulls Coaches Tour in downtown Tampa, showcasing new coaching hires, a player-led water project and a 'Coming 2027' stadium timeline.
A driver was killed after a Ford F‑150 left the road and struck a tree on Ariana Street Thursday; investigators are probing the cause.
A Bradenton man was sentenced to seven years after prosecutors say he threw a 1-month-old kitten off a fourth-floor balcony and assaulted his girlfriend.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Tampa’s CRA board will weigh a $50 million funding request for the Darryl Shaw‑led Ybor Harbor waterfront project, with staff recommending $35 million. The plan emphasizes new public waterfront and streetscape work.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Ty Rodriguez is opening The Peppermint Lounge, a vinyl-focused bar on Franklin Street in Tampa Heights this fall. The project pairs his restaurant background with music programming experience.
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