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Tampa crews work overtime to repair potholes

TAMPA, FL (WFLA) – Tampa's record flooding is leaving the Bay Area more than just water logged. It has created a lot of potholes. Tampa city crews have been working overtime, trying to fill them. Richard DeHoyos lives in South Tampa and knows the ... >> view original

Fatal crash that followed attempted police stop to cost Tampa taxpayers $125000

When the Tampa Bay Times first asked about Williams' arrest last year, police said he sped through a stop sign, lost control and crashed into Lang's car. They said an officer around the corner heard the crash, went to the scene and saw Williams running ... >> view original

Buccaneers vs. Vikings: Postgame Grades, Notes and Quotes for Tampa Bay

The Vikings offense took advantage of a Tampa Bay defense that is still trying to get comfortable in the Tampa 2 scheme, as their quarterbacks combined to complete 27 of their 33 passes for 293 yards, two touchdowns—both thrown by backup Shaun ... >> view original

Heavy rain, gusty winds extend across Tampa Bay area

Strong storms extend from St. Pete through Tampa stretching all the way to Lakeland. The storms are moving northwest. Half an inch to 1 inch of rain is possible as the storms pass through. The storms are not severe, but they are producing very heavy ... >> view original

Texas Rangers complete sweep of Tampa Bay, push win streak to four

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor, left, turns a double play at second base over Tampa Bay Rays' Kevin Kiermaier, right, during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015. Rays; Curt Casali was out at first ... >> view original

Tampa family finds Peanut, their lost 80-pound tortoise

"Peanut" the tortoise made a slow speed escape from his Tampa home on Wednesday afternoon. Now his family wants him back. The 19-year-old sulcata tortoise got out of the backyard and went for a walk in his Carrollwood Village neighborhood. “Lots of ... >> view original

Tampa residents travel to Cuba for raising of American flag

TAMPA, Fla - A group of travelers from Tampa is back home after watching history happen before their eyes. They witnessed John Kerry raising the American flag in Cuba last week and said it instills hope for the future. "Right after the flag went up ... >> view original

Top things to do in Tampa Bay for the week of Aug. 17-23

Catch him Friday and Saturday at Tampa's Improv. $27-$30. (813) 864-4000. Beerfest at MOSI: Craft beer enthusiasts can sample brews from 40 breweries Saturday at this festival with food trucks, entertainment, a high wire bike ride and access to all the ... >> view original

What did it mean? Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers preseason game recap

The 6-foot, 232-pound rookie made his presence felt with 10:10 remaining in the third quarter on Saturday, as he shot through the middle of Tampa Bay's O-line and dropped Bucs ball-carrier Mike James for a tackle-for-loss in the backfield. Kendricks ... >> view original

Demonstrators march, chant through downtown to support Blackout Tampa

"Black lives ain't gonna matter until black power matters," Kodzo, 25, of St. Petersburg shouted to the ring of protesters gathered catty-corner from the Tampa Police Department headquarters. Nearly 80 people assembled Saturday afternoon at Curtis ... >> view original