Sunday, January 31, 2016

National Signing Day: Tampa Catholic star sharing his day in the ... and other top stories.

  • National Signing Day: Tampa Catholic star sharing his day in the ...

    National Signing Day: Tampa Catholic star sharing his day in the ...
    TAMPA — It’s his day, a time when the ESPNU cameras will arrive on campus, when four years of scrutiny, second-guessing, publicity, controversy, frustration and glory will reach its apex. Tampa Catholic High School senior Nate Craig-Myers — among the nation’s top prospects at wide receiver by everyone’s estimation — will choose between Auburn and North Carolina on Wednesday’s National Signing Day. It’s a big spotlight. Craig-Myers wants it to shine on everyone. Barring a weather calamity, TC..
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  • Tampa officer crashes in pursuit of carjacking suspects

    Tampa officer crashes in pursuit of carjacking suspects
    Local News Tampa officer crashes in pursuit of carjacking suspects Evan Lambert reporting Tampa officer crashes in pursuit of carjacking suspects TAMPA (OF X13) - A Tampa police officer is recovering after a pursuit of carjacking suspects led to a crash Saturday night.Authorities said the officer spotted the suspect vehicle shortly before 9 p.m. and began following it.The car was believed to have been stolen Friday from Central Avenue and E. Kirby Street. Police said the vehicle w..
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  • Remarkable rise of Tampa Catholic's Knox puts him in elite company

    Remarkable rise of Tampa Catholic's Knox puts him in elite company
    Remarkable rise of Tampa Catholic's Knox puts him in elite company BOB PUTNAMTampa Bay TimesSaturday, January 30, 2016 12:58pm TAMPA — Kevin Knox's stock has skyrocketed over the past six months to the point where the Tampa Catholic High School small forward is the main attraction. His every move is followed on the basketball court — from awestruck fans to drooling college coaching icons. North Carolina's Roy Williams flew on a private jet to watch one of Knox's games in December. Duke's Mi..
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  • Vignettes: Pirates rule at Tampa's annual Gasparilla spectacle

    Vignettes: Pirates rule at Tampa's annual Gasparilla spectacle
    The celebration began early and kept going well after sunset as beads flew, pirates paraded and Tampa residents and visitors took advantage of dry weather and calm seas on the Gasparilla season’s premier day. Here’s a sampling.   8 a.m., Rick’s on the River For 22 years, Rick’s on the River on North Willow Avenue has been a preferred gathering spot for boaters taking part in the Gasparilla pirate invasion flotilla. “This is where they start and this is where they end up,” said Kenny Brackins, o..
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  • Pizza makers hope to roll in the dough in Tampa

    Pizza makers hope to roll in the dough in Tampa
    TAMPA — We don’t have a Little Italy, and this area doesn’t merit mention in the great New York-Chicago Pizza Debate. Nonetheless, a trio of pizza makers have set their sights on major expansions in the Tampa Bay area. Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria, Russo’s New York Pizzaria and Pie Five Pizza Co. have all recently announced plans for new restaurants here this year. “I think the culinary scene has changed a lot since we opened the restaurant,” said Dan Bavaro, who launched his flagship a..
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  • McGee trade creates hole in Rays' setup role

    McGee trade creates hole in Rays' setup role
    Trading for Corey Dickerson last week was the latest move in an offseason clearly designed to bolster the Rays' typically impuissant offense. But in giving up one of their top relievers, Jake McGee, to add the lefty slugger to what now is a crowded, if not overcrowded, lineup, the Rays created a big hole in a bullpen that will be integral to any success they expect to have. With the first workout for pitchers and catchers three weeks from today — and the season opener in nine — it's unclear, and..
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  • Greater Tampa Chamber ponders transportation sales tax poll

    Greater Tampa Chamber ponders transportation sales tax poll
    TAMPA — The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce is considering polling Hillsborough County voters to gauge their appetite for a half-cent sales tax to finance road, trail and transit projects. The chamber’s money and influence would be crucial in selling the transportation tax to voters if county commissioners put the measure on the Nov. 8 ballot. That support will likely depend on the results of the poll, if there is one. The poll “would be useful information if we decide a course of action,” s..
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  • Tampa Bay hoops talent on upswing

    Tampa Bay hoops talent on upswing
    Two months ago, North­eastern forward Quincy Ford made headlines — and highlight reels — by hitting a buzzer-beating shot to hand nationally ranked Miami its first loss. Ford, a former standout at Gibbs High, already is used to coming through in big moments. Last season, he was the Colonial Athletic Association tournament MVP after scoring a season-high 22 points in the final to help the Huskies reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1991. But Ford is not the only local player in the..
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  • Forecast: Warmer days ahead for Tampa Bay area

    Forecast: Warmer days ahead for Tampa Bay area
    TBO.com staff Published: January 31, 2016 More warm winter weather and sunny days are on the way for the Tampa Bay area. Sunday will see an afternoon high of around 72, Monday’s high will be close to 76, and Tuesday will approach 80 degrees, according to a forecast from the National Weather Service. It will be sunny, clear skies until Wednesday, when there could be rain. There’s an even better chance of rain on Thursday, when temperatures begin to decline to the low 70s again.
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  • Achievers

    Achievers
    Parkman promoted at Southeastern Freight Southeastern Freight Lines announced the promotion of Charles Parkman to service center manager in Tampa. College names Vieweg a founding dean Dr. Johannes W. Vieweg has been named founding dean of Nova Southeastern’s College of Allopathic Medicine. Nickens joins Comprehensive Energy Bruce Nickens joined Orlando-based Comprehensive Energy Services Inc. as operations manager in its Tampa office. JobNews USA names Tampa manager Pamela Kauten was named..
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