TAMPA – The Museum of Science & Industry allows guests to take control of real drones – completing challenges, racing each other, and getting up-close with […]
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What’s Happening (12/04/24): Joe Gatto returning to Tampa Theatre stage
Joe Gatto returning to Tampa Theatre stage TAMPA – Comedian Joe Gatto is bringing his Let’s Get Into It Tour to the Tampa Theatre. The event starts at 7 p.m. May 17. Tickets range from $39.75 to $99.75, plus taxes and fees, at tampatheatre.org. VIP tickets are available. This show is intended for ages 16 […]
Hillsborough Education Foundation raises $1.2M for hurricane relief
TAMPA – The Hillsborough Education Foundation has been supporting students, staff and schools in need following damage left by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Hundreds of employees with Hillsborough County Public Schools have been confirmed as displaced due to flooding. And upwards of 20 schools experienced flooding while others suffered storm-related damage. “When we witnessed the […]
AdventHealth debuts new mobile mammography bus
TAMPA – The AdventHealth West Florida Division is bringing breast cancer screenings directly to communities across the Tampa Bay region thanks to a new mobile mammography bus. Community leaders celebrated the launch of the bus Nov. 22 at the AdventHealth Care Pavilion New Tampa. It will serve as a rolling medical office, staffed by experienced […]
Student’s app helps people identify rip currents
TAMPA – Chilok Mak, a sophomore at Berkeley Preparatory School, won the top prize in U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor’s (FL14) annual congressional app challenge with an entry designed to increase safety measures for swimmers. Chilok used artificial intelligence to create RipGuard, an app that helps beachgoers identify rip currents in the water. “Living in Tampa […]
Winter Village returns to downtown Tampa
TAMPA – Winter Village Tampa, presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning, kicked off Nov. 22 in Tampa’s Downtown and runs through Jan. 5 with new attractions for all ages. The Tampa Downtown Partnership has transformed Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park into a cozy wonderland with entertainment, festive skating, shopping and treats. Skate Under the Stars […]
Pasco leaders work toward regional solutions for traffic
DADE CITY – The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization is laying the groundwork for a merger with similar groups in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties that may attract more federal funding for larger-scale transportation projects. Tania Gorman, executive director for Pasco County MPO, said state legislation asked the three MPOs about a year and a half […]
Y2K quilting project brought people together
DADE CITY – As fears of Y2K computer crashes spread leading up to the turn of the century, Kathleen Sullivan sought to connect quilters worldwide. Sullivan, an avid quilter and officer with the Tampa Police Department, thought it would be fun to create a project with a Y2K theme. She encouraged other quilters online to exchange […]
What’s Happening (11/27/24): Crist tells jokes for humans
TAMPA – Tampa Theatre and Outback Presents welcome John Crist back to the stage at 7 p.m. April 26 for a stop on his Jokes for Humans Comedy Tour. Crist is one of today’s fastest-rising stand-up comedians, earning more than one billion video views, more than seven million fans on social media and sold-out […]
Teen leads coalition of health-minded students
WESLEY CHAPEL – Luiza Guryeva created an Active Hearts Association chapter in Florida this summer to help people in the community. Guryeva, a senior at Wesley Chapel High School, said the youth-led organization empowers “students to create lasting, meaningful change in their communities by leading impactful healthcare support initiatives.” She is the executive of Florida AHA, […]
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Several area women featured in 2025 Hooters Calendar
CLEARWATER – Kiana Mahabir has been selected as the cover model for the 2025 Hooters Calendar. Mahabir has worked at Odessa Hooters for over three years. She is studying diagnostic medical sonography. “Being on the cover means more to me than just an amazing photo,” Mahabir said. “I get to represent my store and make […]
Hillsborough commissioners get organized for new term
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners selected Commissioner Ken Hagan as chair and Commissioner Christine Miller as vice chair Nov. 19 during its annual organizational meeting. Commissioner Gwen Myers will be the board chaplain. The organizational meeting followed the investiture ceremony this morning for two returning commissioners and a newly elected […]
News Briefs (11/27/24): Women’s Club supports breast cancer walk
Women’s Club supports breast cancer walk WESLEY CHAPEL – GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members and their affiliated teen club, the Little Women of Lutz, participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at the Shops at Wiregrass. Members walked, worked the information tent, handed out water and generously donated funds in support of […]
Joy Bar celebrates Christmas all year
TAMPA – Joy Bar, a 365-day Christmas-themed bar, is serving up holiday cheer and adding fun stuff to the bar this December. Joy Bar was previously known as VIP Lounge. Trey Lawson took over the bar six years ago from his father. They have been in business for 34 years. Law came up with the Christmas […]
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Tampa Bay Sun FC players assist with hunger relief
TAMPA – Tampa Bay Sun FC players and coaches, along with dozens of community volunteers, sorted and packaged over 16,000 pounds of food, which will provide nearly 14,000 meals through Feeding Tampa Bay. This initiative is part of the Sun’s ongoing Season of Giving campaign. The team wants to ensure families in need have access to […]
3 football teams advance to regional finals
Armwood, Tampa Bay Technical and Wiregrass Ranch were high school football teams in Pasco and Hillsborough counties that had advanced to the third round regional finals in the state playoffs. Below is a breakdown of how each team performed during the second round on Nov. 22. Third-round games are scheduled for Nov. 29. 7A […]
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Celebrate with your canine friend!
National Dog Day is Aug. 26 — an opportunity to celebrate man and woman’s best friend, and to help find loving homes for dogs in the community. Here are five ways to make a difference: Adopt a new best friend Spay and neuter. Foster first. Not ready to adopt? Fostering is a great option to […]
