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Home sales streak continues; Tampa metro area closing on an 8-year high

Single-family home and condo sales in the Tampa metro area through August were on pace for an eight-year high along with 110 other metro areas. Those metro areas include Los Angeles; Phoenix; Dallas; Denver; Riverside-San Bernardino in Southern ... >> view original

Tampa residents rescue abused dog

The dog, which is about 2 years old, was found in the 1200 block of East Hanna Avenue in Tampa, in a large, overgrown backyard, barely able to move and in grave condition. "When I found him he was very weak. His back hips didn't work that well, ... >> view original

Jameis Winston still eager to face JJ Watt, to dismay of one Bucs lineman

"It's amazing as a true football fan to play against the best players in the game or the best players I've been seeing since I've been growing up," Winston, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' rookie quarterback, said Wednesday. "I have tremendous confidence ... >> view original

Fight breaks out in Temple Terrace Publix deli

TAMPA (FOX 13) - Tempers flared at a Temple Terrace Publix as shoppers and even some employees got into a brawl that started in the deli section. A bystander who caught the Sept. 16 incident on video, Jessica Jordan, said one of the customers didn't ... >> view original

Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox game preview

Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox game preview. Drew Smyly seeks his fourth straight win for the Tampa Bay Rays, while the Boston Red Sox turn to Rick Porcello, who is 3-0 with a 1.86 ERA over his last four starts against the Rays. AP Sep 23, 2015 at ... >> view original

Lingerie retailer hosting huge Twister tournament in Tampa

Swimwear and lingerie retailer Ashley Nation is going a step beyond rolling out the red carpet to welcome customers to its first Tampa store — it's rolling out the red (and blue, and yellow, and green) mats for a giant Twister tournament at the ... >> view original

Tanker crash closes eastbound Interstate 4 in Tampa

Tanker crash closes eastbound Interstate 4 in Tampa. Tampa, Florida -- A tanker crash late Tuesday night has closed the eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 between 22nd and 50th streets. Drivers need to find alternate routes due to the considerable backup ... >> view original

Downtown Partnership enthused by Tampa port's Channel District plan

TAMPA – Members of the Tampa Downtown Partnership expressed enthusiasm Wednesday for Port Tampa Bay's Channel District development plan, saying they like the idea of transforming a somewhat drab Channelside Drive into a bustling, tree-lined ... >> view original

Tampa Oktoberfests return for month of beer, food and games

There will be something around 7.9 million liters of beer, 775,000 roast chickens and 360,000 sausages served up at Oktoberfest in Munich this year. Attendees of Tampa's Oktoberfest celebrations (probably) won't consume quite that much, but they'll ... >> view original

Top things to do in Tampa Bay for Sept. 24

Janet Jackson: The pop and R & B music icon, multiple Grammy Award-winner and one of the most influential entertainers of the modern era brings her Unbreakable World Tour to Tampa. 8 p.m., Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. $46.25-$126.25 ... >> view original