Monday, February 20, 2017

Tornado warning, watches issued for Tampa Bay counties and other top stories.

  • Tornado warning, watches issued for Tampa Bay counties

    Tornado warning, watches issued for Tampa Bay counties
    Showers and strong thunderstorms — some with the possibility of tornadoes — pushed through the Tampa Bay area Sunday evening ahead of a cold front. 10News WTSP The latest Tampa Bay-area radar 10News WTSP The latest 7-day forecast At 7:40, a tornado warning was in effect for Sarasota and Manatee counties. The National Weather Service reported that a likely waterspout was just offshore near Sarasota, moving northeast at 50 mph. Lakewood Ranch was in the storm's path. Pasco County au..
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  • Fire damages Tampa auto repair shop

    Fire damages Tampa auto repair shop
    TAMPA, Fla. - A fire late Sunday night damaged a Tampa auto repair shop. Tampa Fire Rescue responded around 11:30 p.m. to a fire at 6304 East Broadway Avenue. When crews arrived on scene they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the single story building. Authorities say the metal and masonry building housed an auto collision and repair products business. Within twenty-five minutes firefighters got the fire under control. Crews searched the building and found no one inside. Investigator..
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  • The Latest: Power outages, road closures and flooding around the ...

    The Latest: Power outages, road closures and flooding around the ...
    (WFLA) — Many residents are experiencing power outages and flooding as thunderstorm continue around the Tampa Bay area. Power Outages: An operator at Bayonet Point Hospital said the building was without power, but now the generator has restored power with no other issues. The hospital is also reportedly not accepting new patients at this time, due to weather and trying to keep people off the streets. According to WFLA News Channel 8’s outages tracking system, about 1500 customers have lost ..
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  • Storms sweeping through Central Florida

    Storms sweeping through Central Florida
    Severe weather threatens Florida on Sunday TAMPA (FOX 13) - FOX 13 meteorologists are monitoring the threat of severe weather on Sunday afternoon and evening.The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has issued a high risk of severe weather for Citrus County, and a moderate risk for most of the Tampa Bay area. Counties south of Hillsborough are under an enhanced risk.A band of storms is moving through south Georgia and north Florida, and is expected to head south through Flori..
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  • Top things to do in Tampa Bay for the week of Jan. 23-29.

    Top things to do in Tampa Bay for the week of Jan. 23-29.
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: Your last chance ever to see the Ringling circus in Tampa will be Wednesday-Sunday before it ends its 146-year run for good in May. Come an hour early to meet performers, see animals up close, try on costumes and learn circus skills ($18-$85). amaliearena.com. Date night Music: Monday, The Last Waltz 40 Tour featuring Michael McDonald and Don Was, a tribute to The Band, waltzes through Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater ($53.25-$103.25). Tuesday, rappers ..
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  • Storms Knock Out Power, Down Trees, Flood Streets

    Storms Knock Out Power, Down Trees, Flood Streets
    A line of severe thunderstorms that caused at least 18 deaths in the Georgia and Mississippi brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Tampa Bay area, knocking down trees and flooding streets Sunday night. A tornado watch was issued for the entire Tampa Bay area after the powerful fast-moving squall-line caused damage across the southeast. Tornado warnings were issued in Pasco and Hernando counties. The storms hit the Tampa Bay area between 6 and 9 p.m. bringing heavy winds and rain but no torn..
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  • Projected lineup for the 2017 Tampa Bay Rays

    Projected lineup for the 2017 Tampa Bay Rays
    Tampa Bay's offense isn't what it used to be, and played a part in their last-place finish in the AL East last year, and it won't look much different next season.
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  • Strong winds prompt closure of Sunshine Skyway bridge

    Strong winds prompt closure of Sunshine Skyway bridge
    Strong winds prompted authorities to close the Sunshine Skyway bridge to all traffic Sunday afternoon. The Florida Highway Patrol said wind speeds were averaging 43 to 52 mph. The conditions are part of a system expected to bring severe thunderstorms to the Tampa Bay area Sunday evening, which could include hail and tornadoes. A tornado watch in effect until 10 p.m. was issued by the National Weather Service for several counties across the state, including Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough and Hern..
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  • To help save its season, Lightning must fill leadership void

    To help save its season, Lightning must fill leadership void
    GLENDALE, Ariz. — Captain Steven Stamkos and Ryan Callahan emerged from the subdued Lightning dressing room Saturday night wearing sharp suits. Their presence on this six-game road trip was a bit surprising, considering both veterans are injured and not expected back soon. But this lost Lightning team could use Stamkos and Callahan now more than ever. And we're not talking about just their play on the ice. There's clearly a leadership void with Tampa Bay, which is in last place in the Eastern C..
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  • Tampa Bay hip hop collective Young Parisians headed to Los Angeles

    Tampa Bay hip hop collective Young Parisians headed to Los Angeles
    The Young Parisians during a recent trip to New York City, New York.MIKALA SOPHIA“This is not a hobby we’re not just trying to have a party,” Mike Mass told CL before his Tampa Bay collective of emcees, Young Parisians, heads out to Los Angeles in February. The group — which uses the financial backing of local companies like Black & Denim and Symphonic Distribution to help with costs — recently took a similar trip to New York City. They aren’t slowing down in 2017, and recently became a record ..
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