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State: Tampa retirees in peril

Florida's Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) told a court it has reason to believe University Village, a continuing care retirement community located in Tampa, is a victim of embezzlement and fraud. The state is asking a Leon County Circuit Court ... >> view original

Downtown Tampa holds second POPSHOP

“The summers are really tough to do business in Tampa,” said Popshop coo-creator Frank Grebowski. “Everybody goes on vacation, the students are gone. So I was warning my staff to expect a downturn but that's okay. We'll get through this and in the fall ... >> view original

police search prompts lockdown at Blake High School

Tampa police said they did not want "the kids getting in a stolen car and possibly driving recklessly" while school was getting out. When officers tried to stop them, they ran, police said. One was caught after a short chase. A search continued for the ... >> view original

Renters compete with investors to find a place to live in Tampa

TAMPA - The apartment market is in Tampa is booming. But people are still having a tough time finding a place to live. To make matters worse, now there's new competition making your search harder and rent higher. If you take a drive down to Channelside ... >> view original

Tampa firefighters train for potential TIA emergency

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Firefighters from throughout the Tampa Bay area are participating in specialized training for a potential aircraft disaster. Smoke and flames have been visible from the north part of Tampa International Airport. The crews are ... >> view original

Tampa gets $1M to teach at-risk youths job skills

TAMPA — The Tampa Housing Authority will receive a $1 million federal grant to teach at-risk youths and young adults entry-level construction skills that will help them reach their full potential, the U.S. Department of Labor announced on Wednesday. >> view original

Tampa high school students earn trip of a lifetime to D.C.

TAMPA - They packed new suitcases with new dresses, suits and ties. "I'm kind've happy. I'm nervous. I feel like I'm having an anxiety attack. I feel like my heart might jump out of my chest,” said 16-year-old Angelo Larry. Larry and nine other Tampa ... >> view original

Hillsborough faces hurdles luring big corporations

But on Wednesday, Rick Homans, president and CEO of the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp., also bluntly described what's holding the region back as it seeks to lure a major corporate headquarters that would transform the area. >> view original

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans returns to practice, report says

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) returned to practice after he did not play Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans, the Tampa Bay Times reported Wednesday. Evans as a rookie in 2014 caught 68 passes for 1,051 yards and 12 ... >> view original

Smoke shop clerk shot during attempted robbery in Tampa

A smoke shop clerk in Tampa was seriously injured Tuesday night when he was shot during an attempted robbery. According to Tampa police, a suspect attempted to rob Tony's Smoke Shop, located at 1815 W. Waters Avenue. Officials say a man walked into ... >> view original