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Bolts notes: Lecavalier feels at home in Tampa

Since leaving the Lightning, the former Rocket Richard trophy winner has had a rough time in Philadelphia, especially last year when he missed the Flyers' only visit to Tampa because of a foot injury and was a healthy scratch 17 times under former head ... >> view original

Tampa council votes 5-2 to embrace Buckhorn compromise on police review board

So after another lengthy debate Thursday night, the council took the first step toward accepting four appointees on Tampa's new 11-member Citizens Review Board for police. That's more than the two Mayor Bob Buckhorn originally proposed but less than ... >> view original

Tampa Premium Outlets said to be on schedule for Oct. 29 grand opening

Neon-clad workers, who stood out against the pastel-colored Key West-themed storefronts, were putting the finishing touches on the exterior of Tampa Premium Outlets. Set to open Oct. 29, the 441,000-square-foot mall along State Road 56 between Wesley ... >> view original

Tampa-area forecast: Couple of summer-like days before cold front arrives

A couple of humid, summer-like afternoons are expected today and Friday with decent chances for rain, before a cold front early Sunday will help the Tampa area end the weekend in more fall-like fashion. The National Weather Service says today and ... >> view original

Richard Gonzmart willing to help pay for light rail in Tampa

TAMPA - "To be a great city, to attract corporations to move in, you have to have some kind of mass transit and rail's the way to go,” said Richard Gonzmart. Richard Gonzmart, 4th generation President and co-owner of the Columbia Restaurant Group, says ... >> view original

Best Bets: Fun things to do in Tampa Bay area this week

If you missed the Internet Cat Video Festival the first time the collection of cat videos screened in the Tampa Bay area back in May you'll have an opportunity to catch the 75-minute long collection of comical kitties during an outdoor screening at ... >> view original

Tampa Police lieutenant understands 'Chicago P.D.' character's struggle

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Tampa Police Lieutenant Anna Richardson loves her job and calls it the “best decision she's ever made.” She also knows a thing or two about stress in this career, ranked as one of the most stressful in the nation. “I do this job ... >> view original

Even with help, Tampa Bay's elderly with reverse mortgages can struggle

She is one of just 44 Tampa Bay homeowners and fewer than 700 statewide who have been able to remain in their homes — no matter how decrepit — because of the federally funded Elderly Mortgage Assistance Program. Dubbed ELMORE for short, the ... >> view original

Some upset over new on-campus housing policy at University of Tampa

TAMPA (FOX13) - Upperclassmen at the University of Tampa are upset over the school's new on-campus housing policy. "Together we're getting the short end of the stick," said junior Megan Togher. Next school year, the new UT students will be the ones ... >> view original

Possible vote on Tampa police review board nears

TAMPA (FOX 13) - The Tampa City Council could vote as soon as Thursday on the controversial police review board, proposed by an executive order by Mayor Bob Buckhorn. The biggest players in the proposal, Buckhorn and council chairman Frank ... >> view original