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Scientific paper says monster cyclone in Tampa a possibility

TAMPA — Before the end of the century, Tampa could be hit by a “grey swan”gray swan cyclone, a monster hurricane twice the intensity of hurricanes today, bringing with it 235 mph winds and a 36-foot storm surge that would swallow Davis Islands, South ... >> view original

Tampa Electric announces its sale to

The deal by TECO Energy, expected to close by mid 2016, would be one of the largest involving a Tampa Bay company if it is approved by federal authorities. It affects just over 1 million TECO and Peoples customers in Tampa Bay and throughout Florida. >> view original

Activists want Tampa's Citizens Review Board to subpoena police

Membership is important, say activists with a coalition of local groups called Tampa for Justice, but it's not the only thing that's important. The American Civil Liberties Union said a board that could review the Police Department's internal affairs ... >> view original

Ohio couple charged with leaving dogs in hot car outside Tampa mall

Investigator K. Vetzel with Hillsborough County Pet Resources holds Scooby Doo shortly after the dog was rescued from a hot car outside University Mall in Tampa. (PHOTO/Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office). Last Updated: Friday, September 04, 2015, 9 ... >> view original

8 fun things to do this weekend in Tampa Bay | September 5-6

There are dozens of other events happening around Tampa Bay, so if you don't see one you like above, please check out our full list of fun things to do. If you don't see your event listed, you can search for other events or add it on our Out & About ... >> view original

Celebrating Tampa Bay's growing business innovation: Three case studies

Another Innovation District to reinvigorate the area around USF Tampa is backed by the university, Moffitt Cancer Center, Busch Gardens and area hospitals, among others. Downtown Tampa's proposed growth via mega-projects proposed by Jeff Vinik, Port ... >> view original

Tampa police looking for hit-and-run suspect, accident killed 93-year-old

UPDATE: Tampa Police are looking for 21-year-old Jasmine Crandall in connection with this accident. Police say she will be charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving death. Crime Stoppers received an anonymous tip, police said. PREVIOUS ... >> view original

Tampa Water Taxi expands service to popular new spot

Salkin began offering water taxi rides eight years ago, when he moved to Tampa from New York City and has been looking at ways to expand his service ever since. "We actually do it for a number of restaurants but this is now a new location for us," he said. >> view original

Gas prices in Tampa area at 11-year low for Labor Day

Customers are feeling nothing short of joy, said Metro Gas manager Nicholas Kalin, whose station is located on West Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa. “It's not like it was when gas was $4 a gallon and everyone was complaining. I don't hear those complaints ... >> view original

City condemns homeless shelter, forcing occupants to leave

Christina Barker, special assistant to Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, said five people currently live on the property. Two are slated to move out today while the remaining three are expected to leave Monday, she said. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom ... >> view original