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There was a lot going on during early April in Tampa, so chances are good that most local folks missed the Frozen Four national college hockey championship games at Amalie Arena. That’s okay. If you are one of those, don’t feel bad. The event wasn’t staged with you in mind, at least not directly. Events like that, while cool for a city to have, are more about getting people to travel here and spend money. The hope is they will tell their friends about the fabulous time they had in Tampa. This i..>> view originalMan shot in Tampa road rage incident
Man shot in Tampa road rage incident An argument turned dangerous between motorcyclist and another driver Nebraska and 109th Avenue in Tampa. Phil Buck, WTSP 7:17 AM. EST August 05, 2016 Man shot in Tampa road rage incident (Photo: WTSP) TAMPA, Fla. (WTSP) - A case of road rage in North Tampa led to one man getting shot and another being charged on Thursday evening.The incident happened about 6:38 p.m. on North Nebraska Avenue at 109th Avenue. Investigators ..>> view original8 fun things to do this weekend in Tampa Bay | August 6-7
1. Tampa Bay Comic Con (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Tampa Bay Comic Con is three days of comics, toys, books, cos play, anime, video games, Star Wars, original artwork, trading cards, comic creators and celebrity guests! Held at the Tampa Convention Center. Get the details 2. The Beach Tampa (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) A 15,000-square-foot “ocean” of 1.2 million recyclable and antimicrobial white balls. The Beach Tampa is held for free at the Amalie Arena all month. Get the details 3. Bucs Trainin..>> view originalHigh-speed ferry approved by Tampa, St. Pete
TAMPA, Fla. - A high-speed ferry between Tampa and St. Petersburg just got closer to becoming a reality. Tampa and St. Petersburg city councils voted to approve the ferry service Thursday; Hillsborough County commissioners gave their approval Wednesday. Pinellas County commissioners will vote next week. The service will run November to April from the Vinoy Basin in St. Petersburg across the bay to the Tampa Convention Center. The cost of the program is $1.4 million and it will be split evenly b..>> view originalWhy Your Team Sucks 2016: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Some people are fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This 2016 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far here. And buy Drew’s new book here. Your team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Your 2015 record: 6-10, including that one game where they blew a 24-0 lead to Washington and allowed THIS to happen… LOOK WHAT YOU ASSHOLES DID. Thanks to your nincompoopery, Dan Snyder and the motherfucking..>> view originalTampa Fire Rescue crews employ special tools at roof collapse
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – On South Drexel Avenue in Tampa, a crew working to demolish a car port found themselves in a panic, when the structure pancaked down on top of a 28-year-old co-worker. Tampa Fire Rescue crews used chain saws to cut the roof apart. A heavy rescue rig responded, with all different sizes of airbags designed to pick up heavy things, and allow rescuers to get people out. The air bags did the trick. “He’s absolutely lucky the roof landed on him as it did, because it could have c..>> view originalFriends and listeners mourn WQYK morning host Dave McKay
ST. PETERSBURG — Listeners and friends took to country music station WQYK-FM 99.5 on Thursday morning to mourn the man who spent years entertaining them during that time slot. Fans knew the big, irreverent personality as Dave McKay, the co-host of the "Dave & Veronica Morning Show." His mother knew him by his real name, Steve Ehmke. He was found dead in his Second Street S apartment around 6:30 a.m. Thursday after he didn't show up for work. He was 55. "He was kind, generous — a little wild on t..>> view originalTop things to do in Tampa Bay for Aug. 5
Hank Williams, Jr.: The Tennessee country singer embarks on a tour with Chris Stapleton. 7:15 p.m., MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. 301 N, Tampa. $22.50-$98. (813) 740-2446. Tampa Bay Comic Con: The huge annual convention this year brings costume contests, cosplay and panel discussions with guest artists and voice over artists. Actor Ian McDiarmid (Star Wars) and Jack Gleeson (Game of Thrones), and Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings) will be signing a..>> view originalTampa City Council votes to update noise rules
TAMPA — Thundering car stereos. Bands and DJs playing at top volume outdoors. Crowded bars at closing time. Nothing generates calls to Tampa police like excessive noise, but crafting a local law to control it is anything but easy. "One night without sleep is tough the next day," said Allison Roberts, president of the Dana Shores Civic Association, which has had its issues with loud nightclubs on the Courtney Campbell Causeway. "Years without sleep is extremely tough on people, on their psyche, t..>> view originalPolice: Tampa boy missing after argument with mother
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Police Department needs your help finding a 12-year-old boy from Tampa who reportedly ran off after an argument with his mother. Police say Malik Beard, 12, was last seen around 10 p.m. on Thursday, wearing a white tshirt, basketball shorts and black slides with white socks. He is known to hang out and frequent the Belmont Heights area with friends. If you have any information on where Beard may be, please call 813-231-6130.>> view original
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