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Erika's projected path now closer to Tampa; state of emergency declared

In Puerto Rico, the storm knocked out power to more than 200,000 people and toppled trees but there were no immediate reports of casualties. Schools and government offices in the U.S. territory remained closed Friday. In Tampa, residents may pick up ... >> view original

97X's Next Big Thing moves back to Tampa with Twenty One Pilots, Walk the Moon

The huge year-end music festival thrown by alt-rock station 97X will shift this year from Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg back to Tampa's MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, its home from 2006 to 2011. Prior to that, it was held at Coachman Park in ... >> view original

Plan to increase Tampa stormwater fees on hold

Tampa, Florida -- A decision on whether Tampa residents will have to pay more to help relieve the city's flooding problems will have to wait a little bit longer. On Thursday, council members got an earful from the public over a pair of proposed ... >> view original

8 fun things to do this weekend in Tampa Bay | August 29-30

Head out to Corey Avenue on St. Pete Beach for great live music and fine food truck dining. Get the details. 2. 'Beautiful Worries' Local Event benefiting Make-A-Wish (Saturday) Make-A-Wish is hosting a fundraiser in Tampa this weekend to help children. >> view original

Top things to do in Tampa Bay for Aug. 30

Patios, Pools, & the Invention of the American Back Yard: Ending today, the Smithsonian's traveling Exhibition Service brings this look at the suburban back yard as an American original invention. 10 a.m., Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St ... >> view original

Kansas City Royals at Tampa Bay Rays game preview

Edinson Volquez will try to steady his personal bumpy ride Friday night while keeping the Kansas City Royals on the fast track up. With a very comfortable lead in the AL Central, the Royals will hit the road to try to hinder the wild-card chances of ... >> view original

Tampa snags Johnson & Johnson corporate services headquarters with 500 jobs

TAMPA — Johnson & Johnson, the giant pharmaceutical company best known for its Tylenol and Band-Aid brands, on Thursday said it has picked Tampa as its headquarters to house key corporate services including finance, human resources and ... >> view original

USF student stranded in Cuban hospital being airlifted to Tampa this afternoon

An air ambulance operated by the Brooksville company Jet ICU will land at the Tampa International Jet Center. Jimenez will need to clear customs before being taken by ambulance to Tampa General Hospital, Jolly's office said. Jimenez and her boyfriend, ... >> view original

Twins lose finale at Tampa Bay, but win road trip

Tampa Bay rallied from a two-run deficit to beat the Twins 5-4 and salvage one game of the three-game series. Lefthander Tommy Milone couldn't hold a lead, and the Twins didn't get some of the breaks that went their way in other games during the trip. >> view original

Governor's Conference on Tourism comes to Tampa for the first time

The annual Governor's Conference on Tourism comes to the Tampa Bay area next week for the first time in the event's history. Visit Florida, the state's tourism industry agency, will unveil its strategic plan on how to market the state as a destination ... >> view original