As Thursday arrives, the Tampa Bay area pauses to reflect on a somber anniversary—the 44th year since the Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster.
Back in 1980, on May 9th, shock rippled through the region when the Summit Venture freighter, shrouded in fog, collided with the bridge, causing a catastrophic collapse.
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This tragic event claimed the lives of thirty-five individuals, primarily passengers aboard...
The North Charleston Police Department is seeking assistance in locating a missing teenager, 16-year-old Raina Saini.
Raina was last seen at her residence in North Charleston at approximately 4 a.m. on Monday. She is distinguishable by her braces and glasses.
*****MISSING*****Our officers are looking for 16-year-old Raina Saini, a missing runaway.Saini stands 5'3 and weighs 130 lbs. She was last seen...
As you do your grocery shopping in the coming weeks, consider supporting your local letter carrier in a meaningful way. Add some non-perishable food items to your cart such as cereal, pasta and sauces, rice, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meals like soups and chili, 100% juice, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, as well as canned proteins like tuna,...
With the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season approaching, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has declared May 5th to May 11th as National Hurricane Preparedness Week for the Lowcountry. Residents are urged to develop a storm preparedness plan well in advance.
Your safety plan doesn’t necessarily require long-distance travel; it could be as simple as arranging to stay at a...
In a thrilling game on Tuesday night, the Tampa Bay Rays clinched their fifth consecutive victory by defeating the Chicago White Sox 5-1.
Zach Eflin's exceptional performance on the mound, allowing only one run and six hits over seven innings, earned accolades from Rays manager Kevin Cash. Randy Arozarena and Isaac Paredes contributed crucial home runs, powering the Rays to...
The tranquil community of Lake Alfred was rocked by scandal as news broke of a city commissioner's arrest.
Former commissioner Charles Lake resigned after facing accusations of possessing thousands of graphic images of child pornography on his electronic devices. The city commission swiftly accepted his resignation and initiated the process to fill the vacancy.
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Read: Downtown Tampa to Host Explosive ‘Battle...
Get ready, Tampa! Downtown is about to witness an electrifying spectacle as 'The Battle of the Bay' demonstration takes center stage on Wednesday. Picture this: helicopters buzzing overhead, boats cruising through the water, gunshots echoing in the air, and explosions lighting up the skyline. It's going to be a show like no other.
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Set against the backdrop of the Convention...
This past week, the SC Senate approved the new bill that drastically increases the penalties for anyone found guilt of abusing police service animals. According to the new bill, anyone found guilt of killing a police dog or horse will face up to 10 years in prison and/or face fines in excess of $10,000.
The new bill also stipulates that "if a person is...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating potential lapses in quality inspections by Boeing employees on its 787 jets, as confirmed on Monday. These investigations focus on the Boeing South Carolina facility in North Charleston.
An internal memo from the 787 program indicates that there may have been policy violations involving several employees who failed to conduct required tests...
A 65-year-old man was bitten by a shark this past weekend while spearfishing off Charleston Harbor, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. After the incident, he managed to get back to his boat, where a crew member quickly applied a tourniquet to his wound.
The boat returned to Charleston Harbor, where it was met by the harbor police and the...