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Going to Taylor Swift in Tampa? Here's what you need to know

TAMPA, FL (WFLA) — Raymond James Stadium is celebrating Halloween this year with Taylor Swift's 1989 World Tour on Saturday, October 31. Tampa Police warn that it's a sold out concert with large crowds and traffic is expected around the stadium. >> view original

Everything to know about the grand opening of Tampa Premium Outlets mall near ...

LUTZ, Florida - Will you be headed out for today's grand opening of Tampa Premium Outlets near Wesley Chapel? Here's everything you need to know about your visit to the new mall, including live traffic, a full list of retailers, mall hours and more ... >> view original

Rewards increased in Tampa unsolved murders

TAMPA, FL (WFLA) – It's been a tough couple of months for four families who lost loved ones in violent crimes. But now they have hope. The Tampa field office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced its offering a $15,000 ... >> view original

Thousands flock to Tampa Premium Outlets opening in Wesley Chapel

Tampa Premium Outlets, at State Road 56 near Interstate 75, is the latest addition to the retail growth in the Wesley Chapel area sparked by the Shops at Wiregrass, which opened near I-75 in 2008. Hundreds of shoppers poured into the 441,000-square ... >> view original

Why did Google Fiber pick Tampa? Credit the area's emerging tech and startup ...

No question, Tampa getting picked as a likely city (and perhaps metro area) for Google to bring its super high-speed Internet service is terrific news. Google Fiber will bring a massive boost to the quality of Internet access here, competitively push ... >> view original

New effort aims for zero pedestrian, bicycle deaths in Tampa

“Tampa is a first rate city with third world infrastructure for walk and bike … there is a dark side,” said Hannah Strom, executive director of Walk Bike Tampa, a pedestrian advocacy group lead by Strom and Jackie Toledo. The group is working with ... >> view original

Tampa Bay Rays to Kriseman: Thanks, but no thanks

"Mayor Kriseman is disappointed but not surprised that the Tampa Bay Rays are not in agreement with City Council's proposal," the statement said. "The mayor will continue to work with the leadership of the Tampa Bay Rays and our City Council to find ... >> view original

Tampa man wants to redesign city flag

“That's the City of Tampa flag,” said Jonathan Girwar-Nath. Created in 1930, the flag is a melting pot for several countries: Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy and France. But since it's clearly unrecognizable for most, Tampa native Robert Creighton is ... >> view original

Costumes? Cameras? Parking? Everything you need to know for Taylor Swift's ...

"I would say this is the absolute biggest concert on the planet," said John Mayer, program director for Tampa Bay pop station 93.3-FLZ. "Taylor owns the world." She's taking over Tampa, too. Starting at 3 p.m. Friday, FLZ will rebrand itself "Taylor 93 ... >> view original

Tampa firm clearing hurdles to open warehouse in Cuba

TAMPA — Exporter Florida Produce made history in 2001 when it became the first company in the Sunshine State licensed to conduct food sales in Cuba since the U.S. imposed a travel and trade embargo in the early 1960s. Now, Florida Produce is seeking ... >> view original