Last Top Stories: Top things to do in Tampa Bay the week of Aug. 10-16

Top things to do in Tampa Bay the week of Aug. 10-16

Music: This is a huge music week around Tampa Bay, but particularly at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater, which will feature Steely Dan and Elvis Costello, pictured, on Tuesday ($39-$129); Incubus and Deftones going metal Thursday ($18-$92.50); ... >> view original

Man arrested on burglary charges overnight at Tampa Flea Market

The suspect ignored officers' commands and fled deeper into the building, according to Tampa police. After a search that involved a police dog and aircraft, it was discovered the suspect broke into the building through the roof and was hiding on the ... >> view original

Richie Shaffer homers in home debut, Tampa Bay Rays take series from New York Mets

The rookie hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the Rays once again rallied from an early three-run deficit, beating the NL East leaders 4-3 Sunday. "This is a morale booster," Tampa Bay starter Chris Archer said. "These past few games we ... >> view original

University of Tampa works to get film students Hollywood internships

Their hopes of finding internships locally were fueled by two major productions that filmed in the Tampa area this year — Tim Burton's “Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children” in February and actor Bryan Cranston's “The Infiltrator” in April ... >> view original

Linebacker Lavonte David agrees to contract extension with Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and linebacker Lavonte David have agreed on a contract extension, the team announced Sunday. David's agents said the agreement extends David's contract for five years and is worth $50.25 million with $25.56 million ... >> view original

Firefighters battle blaze at Tampa apartments

Two firefighters were injured while helping douse a fire at an apartment complex near Town 'N Country Saturday night. The fire was contained to one unit at the Royal Oaks Apartments, 6433 San Marcos Court, where firefighters responded around 9 p.m. and ... >> view original

2015 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleader Squad: Making the Krewe Part III

In this edition meet TBBC rookies Gabryelle who dances and teaches flamenco, Julia, a former intern at Metro Ministries, Michelle who is a commmunications specialist for the CSI training center, and a YouTuber Lindsay, a Tampa Bay area native. >> view original

Tampa eyes civilian oversight of police

At the meeting Thursday, council members asked Ward to come back in a month with more research about existing review boards and what could work in Tampa. They also asked for a report from the city's legal department — among other things, on whether ... >> view original

Rains swamp Tampa's wastewater system, causing overflow

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The city of Tampa plans to send cameras inside its wastewater system soon to find which pipes need to be repaired or replaced in the wake of a massive rainstorm that caused raw sewage to flow into the streets. The Tampa Tribune ... >> view original

Strong storms blow through Tampa area, stir up flood concerns

A strong line of storms passed through the Tampa Bay area Saturday, creating another round of flood concerns for west Pasco County and closing some roads due to standing water. The storms were quick-moving — unlike last week's deluge that brought ... >> view original