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Critics blast Tampa's Citizens Review Board

Tampa, Florida -- Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn is under fire after announcing last Friday a new Citizens Review Board to improve the relationship between the Tampa Police Department and the community. Nearly a week ago, Buckhorn signed an executive ... >> view original

After a summer of rain and flood, Tampa doubles yearly stormwater fee

The City Council voted unanimously Thursday to raise Tampa's annual stormwater assessment from $36 to $82 per year for the owners of medium-sized houses. Property owners with bigger buildings and more paved surfaces will pay more; those with ... >> view original

Clippings tickets may pay for Tampa's drainage fix

But under a proposed ordinance change, Mace or anyone caught sending those clippings into Tampa's streets or drainage system could be cited on the spot: $75 for a first ticket, $150 for a second violation, $300 for a fourth and a whopping $450 for ... >> view original

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Miami Dolphins: Live Score, Highlights and Analysis

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers managed to rebound from last week's blowout loss even without the help of rookie quarterback Jameis Winston. A scrappy and opportunistic Tampa defense came away with four interceptions, one of which was returned for a ... >> view original

Tim Jennings signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Cornerback Tim Jennings, recently released by the Bears, is headed to the Buccaneers. A Pro Bowler as recently as 2013, Jennings was not a fit for John Fox's defense in Chicago. He has plenty of experience playing zone coverage in Smith's defense. >> view original

Editorial: Eliminate federal obstacle to Tampa International Airport's ...

It appears the federal government may pose the only real obstacle to completing billions of dollars worth of construction projects at Tampa International Airport. Under federal law, the airport is limited in how much it can collect from each ticket ... >> view original

University of Tampa opens new home for entrepreneurship program

An unidentified man walks past “Think Pods” located in the John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center on the eighth floor of the University of Tampa's new Innovation and Collaboration Building Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. The new building was dedicated Thursday ... >> view original

Tampa Bay area residents talk jailed Kentucky clerk

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The Kentucky clerk who refused to grant same-sex marriage licenses is behind bars, and Tampa Bay area residents are weighing in. Kim Davis told the media her religious convictions prevent her from complying with the law. A federal ... >> view original

Tampa Theatre 14th Annual Winefest

Bust out your sweet dance moves and come have a "killer time" with Napoleon, Pedro, Kip and Lafawnduh at Tampa Theatre's 14th annual WineFest, Napoleon Wineamite, presented by Dex Imaging. This year's event features snacks and samples from local ... >> view original

93-year-old Tampa hit-and-run victim dies from injuries

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – An elderly man who was severely injured in a hit and run has died. Tampa police are still searching for the driver who hit him. Investigators say William John Thompson, 93, of Tampa, was injured by a hit-and-run driver while ... >> view original