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Historic rainfall overtaxes Tampa's wastewater system

“No system could have accommodated this amount of rainfall,” Tampa's Mayor Bob Buckhorn said at the entrance to the Homes of Regency Cove community, where a busted culvert led to flooding on Gandy Boulevard and the temporary closure of the Gandy ... >> view original

Top things to do in Tampa Bay the week of Aug. 3-9

Grumpy Cat: The Internet's favorite cat is coming to Tampa Theatre on Tuesday for a free screening of Happiness Finds Grumpy Cat. The first 150 fans also get a meet and greet with Grumpy Cat and her feline mascot friends. It's free but limited seating ... >> view original

Tampa mayor: With record rainfall, no way system could keep up

Several streets in Tampa - major and minor - became impassable Saturday evening, stranding dozens of motorists. Neighborhood street flooding was so severe some residents took to kayaks and canoes to get around. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had to ... >> view original

Is jai alai coming back to Tampa? Hillsborough commissioner eyes Fowler Avenue ...

Jai alai gained a foothold in Tampa in 1953 with the opening of the Dale Mabry fronton, or arena. Thanks partly to the region's large Spanish and Latino population, it consistently drew thousands of spectators on weekend nights during the peak of its ... >> view original

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Training Camp Notebook, Day 2

After being forced to delay their first training camp practice—and eventually move it to the University of South Florida on Saturday evening—the Tampa Bay Buccaneers got things rolling at One Buccaneer Place on Sunday with their second preparatory ... >> view original

Hillsborough, Tampa make sandbags available; extend hours

Hillsborough County, Florida -- The county has sandbags available to residents from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at two locations Sunday at the Jackson Heights Playground, 3310 E. Lake Ave., the City of Tampa Solid Waste location at 4010 W. Spruce St and Bobby ... >> view original

Tampa streets turn to lakes, residents turn to sandbags

The city of Tampa has opened up 3 different sandbag locations throughout town. 10 news reporter Jennifer Titus is live at the one off of Mango Avenue in South Tampa. Streets have turned into lakes and people have turned to sandbags trying to keep the ... >> view original

WEATHER ROUNDUP: Sandbags, forecast and closures

TAMPA, Fla - The city of Tampa says rain is expected throughout the evening and into Monday. Drivers are being reminded to be cautious when encountering standing water and to avoid driving if possible, as Tampa Bay continues to be under a flood watch. >> view original

Tampa officer shoots carjacking suspect

TAMPA -- A carjacking suspect is hospitalized Saturday after being shot twice by Tampa police at West Union Street and North Delaware Avenue near Blake High School. George LeGrande, 30, of Tampa was wounded in the hip and wrist. he is hospitalized in ... >> view original

Queens of nerdom reign on Day Two of Tampa Bay Comic Con

Those not fond of waiting in long lines or paying to meet stars spent their day among the thousands of their fellow nerds shopping for comic book deals, one-of-a-kind art and pop culture merchandise. Though Saturday was a wet one for the Tampa Bay area ... >> view original