A dangerous heat wave is sweeping into Tampa Bay, with the National Weather Service warning about significant health risks. Record-breaking temperatures are expected, with highs reaching the mid-to-upper 90s and high humidity levels making it feel even hotter. https://twitter.com/NWSTampaBay/status/1795419388289691865 Read: Tampa Bay Area New Housing Initiative Transforms Lives of Foster Youth Temperatures were already in the lower 80s by 5 a.m. Wednesday...
A recently surfaced video has sparked outrage, showing Lakeland police officers punching a teenage boy and using a Taser on him. The incident occurred at the Caroline Apartments along Griffin Road on Memorial Day. Officers were called to the apartment complex pool after reports of non-residents using the facilities. The complex manager asked the police to trespass anyone who didn’t...
After over 15 years of planning, the Winding Woods Industrial Park in Dorchester County is nearing completion, promising to significantly boost job opportunities and product accessibility for the region. Situated in Saint George, the 1,300-acre park includes Port 95, a pivotal private development designed to host distribution and manufacturing centers for various companies. Currently, construction is underway on the first...
A new system has just gone live on Ocearch.org that offers the public a real-time map of the location of every large shark that has been tagged. Sharks send their location information, along with their current size and speed via satellite to the organization to the new system. Over the past few days, several of the organizations largest sharks that they have...
The Wonder House, located in Bartow, Florida, is a historic mansion that stands as a testament to the ingenuity and vision of Conrad Schuck, a Pennsylvania-born inventor and builder. Situated just an hour from both Tampa and Orlando and only 20 minutes south of Lakeland, this architectural marvel opens for historic tours on a limited basis, offering visitors a...
National Burger Day is here, and Tampa Bay has an array of delicious options to satisfy your burger cravings. Whether you prefer beef, veggie, or Beyond patties, there's something for everyone. Here are some top picks to enjoy on this special day. Meet Lovers: St. Petersburg: Engine No. 9: Prime Black Angus beef burgers with unique options like The Saint and The...
The Charleston County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) arrested an 18-year-old man Monday evening for carrying a fully automatic firearm on James Island. London Willie Wright of Charleston faces charges of unlawful possession of a machine gun, according to the CCSO. Deputies stopped Wright near the intersection of Lemontree Lane and Jeffrey Road shortly after 6 p.m. due to suspicious behavior. When...
A downtown Charleston hotel, The Loutrel, has earned a coveted spot in Tripadvisor's Top 10 “Best of the Best” hotels for 2024. This prestigious list highlights hotels with exceptional reviews and opinions from travelers. Although the Shore Hotel in Santa Monica, California, secured the top spot, The Loutrel in Charleston, South Carolina, ranked impressively high. The Shore Hotel, located steps...
Youth aging out of foster care often face instability and a high risk of homelessness. This challenge is now being addressed by new housing initiatives in Tampa Bay. Swan Lake Village, an affordable housing development by Blue Sky Communities in Lakeland, is at the forefront of this effort. Read: Feeding Tampa Bay Opens Doors to Largest Food Bank in the...
The Charleston Water System has been given a 60-day ultimatum to address its persistent sewage overflow problems, or it could face legal action. This warning comes from the Southern Environmental Law Center, representing Charleston Waterkeeper, which issued a notice letter to the utility on Wednesday. According to Emily Wyche, a staff attorney at the Southern Environmental Law Center, Charleston Water...