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Wayward science experiment leads to brief evacuation of Tampa federal building

TAMPA — A wayward package filled with stuff bound for a science experiment led Tampa police to briefly evacuate a federal building on Friday afternoon and deploy the bomb squad's robot. The "suspicious package" was reported at 2 p.m. Officers ... >> view original

Major events in Tampa's history to be subjects for Riverwalk monuments

The cigar industry is "the event that transformed Tampa from a small fishing village to a multicultural city," said Rodney Kite-Powell, curator at the Tampa Bay History museum and a member of the selection committee. The design concept is a life-size ... >> view original

Suspect arrested in armed robbery of Tampa CVS

Police have arrested the suspect in an armed robbery at a CVS pharmacy in the Tampa Palms area. According to Tampa police, James Taylor, 21, was arrested following a two-hour phone negotiation at the Portofino Apartments, where he was tracked after ... >> view original

University of Tampa student facing federal charge in StubHub scam

The University of Tampa expects him back in August, a spokesman said. On Facebook, Kumar describes himself as a biology and predental student. Under a deal worked out with prosecutors, Kumar would plead guilty to a single count of use of a fictitious ... >> view original

8 fun things to do this weekend in Tampa Bay | July 18-19

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

Will Tampa Bay's Offensive Line Restructure Work This Time Around?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers limped like peg-legged pewter pirates all the way to a league-worst 2-14 record last season, failing to live up to the high hopes of a quick turnaround under new head coach Lovie Smith. >> view original

Jags' DE Ryan Davis gives away backpacks in Tampa neighborhood

TAMPA, FL (WFLA) – He was a standout football and basketball star at Blake High School in Tampa and went on to play college football at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, and now Ryan Davis plays professional football for the Jacksonville ... >> view original

Swiftmud backs down from move of headquarters to Tampa from Brooksville

BROOKSVILLE — Facing pressure from government and civic leaders in Hernando County, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, also known as Swiftmud, has decided to drop its effort to move its district headquarters from Brooksville to Tampa. >> view original

TGH poised to expand footprint in Tampa Bay region

Tampa, FL -- Although Tampa General Hospital has a reputation for top-ranked healthcare, its services are often too far away for people who end up using medical providers closer to home. Now, TGH is about to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to ... >> view original

Tampa Yacht Manufacturing does not build boats for pleasure

Since 2006, Tampa Yacht has sold nearly 60 boats and its gross revenues exceed $100 million, according to Stevens. He said 2015 revenues are just above $18 million. His company sells to the U.S. Special Forces, Navy and border security and to U.S. ... >> view original