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Tampa breaks record for rainfall

And that's in addition to the rainfall that has swamped Tampa Bay since July 24, thanks to a stubborn low pressure system that has stalled over Florida, said Tyler Fleming, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. "July and August tend to be ... >> view original

Record rain extends flood warnings for Tampa Bay, Gandy Bridge closed

Although heavy rainfall has not been falling across Tampa Bay during the past couple of hours, flooding has been slow to recede and additional periods of rainfall are continue up until midnight.Very heavy rain in Hillsborough will slowly die down as ... >> 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

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

Community forum on police race relations critical of Tampa mayor

TAMPA — Arthur Green Jr.'s wife hasn't heard from Mayor Bob Buckhorn, a family friend, since the man died last year. Green suffered a diabetic seizure during an encounter with Tampa police officers. While handcuffed, Green stopped breathing. >> view original

Tampa Bay Buccaneers hungry for success after disappointing season

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are eager to distance themselves from their worst finish in nearly three decades. They're hoping Jameis Winston will lead the way, but coach Lovie Smith knows it'll take a lot more than the top pick in this ... >> view original

No, that's not a palmetto bug; Tampa and St. Petersburg ranked among nation's ...

Cockroaches. Tampa Bay's got 'em in abundance. So much that the U.S. Census Bureau in its latest American Housing Survey found that our beloved home is among the roach-iest metropolitan areas in the nation. More so than New York or Miami or Houston ... >> view original

'World record' goal set for Tampa fantasy football draft

“Hooters had a tremendous idea to try and get the world record,” said Rob Higgins, executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission. “Some great Buc legends are coming out, and it's going to be an awesome event. We've got to get to about 500 ... >> view original

Fatal fire investigated in Tampa

After firefighters began battling the blaze, they discovered the floor of the home was unstable which made their initial search difficult, according to Jason Penny of Tampa Fire Rescue. After firefighters were able to complete their search, they ... >> view original

Hillsborough, Tampa make sandbags available

The bags are available at the County Public Works West Service Unit, 9805 Sheldon Road in Tampa. Each resident must sign their name and provide their home address acknowledging the receipt of 25 sandbags or less. Residents can call (813) 635-5400 to ... >> view original