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Water bill scam targets Tampa businesses

Tampa, Florida -- The City of Tampa and the Tampa Police Department are warning business owners about a recent scam involving water bills. Detectives say a suspect, posing as a water department employee, has contacted several business owners ... >> view original

New York Mets at Tampa Bay Rays game preview

Noah Syndergaard has enjoyed an electric rookie season for the New York Mets, though they're still waiting for his success at Citi Field to translate elsewhere. He seeks his first road victory Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Syndergaard (6-5, 2.66 ... >> view original

Tampa teen gun violence spurs mock trial

TAMPA — Count local officers of the court among those concerned enough about youths and guns to do something about it. Friday night, they helped put a group of teenagers through a mock trial — an effort to provide real-world experience with the ... >> view original

8 fun things to do this weekend in Tampa Bay | August 8-9

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

Top things to do in Tampa Bay for Aug. 9

Varekai: Cirque du Soleil: The acrobats gracefully act out the untold story of Icarus after he fell from the sky, into a world filled with exotic creatures. Through Sunday. 1:30 and 5 p.m., Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. $40-$115. (813 ... >> view original

Circus tent behind Steinbrenner Field forces Tampa Yankees to postpone game

It's a circus at Steinbrenner Field. No, the Yankees' owners are not causing a stir, but blinking lights from a giant circus tent behind the right-center field wall sure did and forced a Single-A minor league game between the Tampa Yankees and ... >> view original

Editorial: Tampa police review board has promise

The Tampa City Council had a good discussion this week about the possible creation of a civilian review board that would analyze police actions. It is a solid idea worthy of exploration, particularly given the amount of racial animus involving law ... >> view original

Tampa business devastated by flooding

After the Tampa Bay area saw more than a week of heavy rain, some sections of his Tampa workspace took on as many as 30 inches of water. He opened Built, his business, three years ago. He moved into his building in West Tampa 4 months ago. Andrew is ... >> view original

Two Tampa Bay area consultants agree to federal plea deal in offshore tax ...

TAMPA —Two financial consultants accused of helping corporate clients reduce tax debt through the purchase of sham insurance policies have signed plea agreements admitting to a related crime punishable by up to three years in prison. >> view original

Tampa Bay Storm adds 2 offensive lineman

Tampa, Florida -- The Tampa Bay Storm has acquired offensive linemen Bruce Doyle and Travis Miller, announced Storm Vice President of Football Operations Jeff Gooch. “Bruce and Travis are big bodies that will help us protect the quarterback better ... >> view original