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Storm dumps heavy rain on Tampa, causing minor street flooding

The downed tree and power lines appears to be storm-related, a Tampa Electric spokeswoman said. About 1,450 Tampa Electric customers were initially out of power, she said. Power has been restored to 1,300 customers. TECO workers are expected to ... >> view original

Tropical Storm Erika may be gone, but Tampa Bay still bracing for rain, flooding

Just weeks ago, record rainfall in late July and early August flooded homes and forced closures of major roadways in the Tampa Bay area — including the Gandy Bridge. Lakes and retention ponds overflowed, and wastewater spilled, prompting many ... >> view original

Top things to do in Tampa Bay the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6

Labor Day weekend: We know today feels like a long way, but now's the time to plan. Some of our favorite celebrations include the Labor Day Fireworks Finale Saturday-Monday at Busch Gardens, which has late hours, a lip-synch contest and, of course, ... >> view original

Tampa flooded roads Cleared

Story Links Mobile Apps Email Alerts Contests Tampa Bay Jobs Sign In · 76° · Light rain · Weather · Home Sections. Back. Featured. Back. News. Back All News Local Florida I-Team Dirty Dining Politics Health The Now Tampa Bay Story Links DecodeDC ... >> view original

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Take Big Step Back in Loss to Browns

After an impressive win on Monday Night Football last week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came crashing back to earth on Saturday night, thanks to a 31-7 drubbing at the hands of the Cleveland Browns. >> view original

Kansas City Royals at Tampa Bay Rays game preview

They've also won seven straight and 15 of 18 against Tampa Bay (63-66) since the start of the 2013 season. The Royals have hit .323 and averaged 7.0 runs during the six-game series streak. "Sometimes you've go to give credit to the other team," Rays ... >> view original

New Tampa library branch is unique African-American history research facility

The library not only has thousands of books but also highlights Tampa's culture and legacy of African-American history. And the location is no accident as the facility is nestled near Perry Harvey Park and Central Avenue, a once-booming location for ... >> view original

Tampa Bay area schools will be open Monday

On Sunday afternoon, most school districts were announcing that there would be school on Monday, August 31st. See below for information sent to wfla.com as of 2pm Sunday. We will update as more information becomes available from other counties in our ... >> view original

Flood watch in effect for Tampa Bay area through Monday night

Though Tropical Storm Erika lost its punch over the Caribbean islands, turning into a disorganized mass of wet weather, forecasters still are calling for heavy rains in the Tampa Bay area during the next few days. The storm's remnants, plus a full moon ... >> view original

Office fund finds first Florida acquisition in Tampa

Roseview-PMRG Fund I, LLC, bought the Westshore Center, a nine-story Tampa office building located just west of the city's downtown core. It was the first Florida acquisition for Roseview-PMRG, a $250 million discretionary fund formed to purchase and ... >> view original