In a groundbreaking development poised to change the landscape of paralysis treatment, a Tampa Bay high school junior has unveiled a pioneering device that could revolutionize the lives of those living with motor disabilities. Rudra Patel, an ambitious 17-year-old student from Middleton High School, has ingeniously crafted NIMBL (Neurological Interface for Mind Body Linkage), offering a non-invasive pathway for...
In the coming months, Sullivans Island will undergo a beach sand replenishment as part of the Beneficial Sand Rehandling Project, discussed at a recent town council meeting. The plan involves adding approximately 175,000 cubic yards of sand to the island's eastern end, specifically between stations 30 and 32, to combat severe erosion. Sullivan’s Island, SC pic.twitter.com/yhmvLSS065 — Reza Moradi (@RocknReza) October 15,...
Today uninsured and underinsured individuals will have access to free colorectal cancer screenings. In recognition of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Roper St. Francis Healthcare is providing these complimentary screenings to facilitate early detection of cancer symptoms. The American Cancer Society highlights that only 20% of individuals aged 45 to 49 are current with their screenings. Colorectal cancer ranks as...
During Saturday's severe thunderstorms, the Charleston Fire Department (CFD) was called to address around 29 storm-related incidents. The CFD reported that these incidents included 12 cases of vehicles becoming submerged. Additionally, 13 individuals were rescued from their vehicles or floodwaters. Local business owners in Charleston County vividly remember the moment the storm hit. At Hay Tire Pros in West Ashley, powerful...
In a heartwarming turn of events, a typical day for Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd's K-9 unit turned into a heroic rescue mission. When a missing man with autism wandered away from his home in Lakeland, it was the keen nose of a bloodhound from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office that led to his safe return. Amidst the iconic...
Prepare your taste buds, Tampa Bay, because Big John's Alabama BBQ has been crowned the king of barbeque in Florida by none other than Southern Living Magazine. This iconic BBQ joint, nestled at 5707 N. 40th Street, has stood as a pillar of Tampa's culinary scene since 1968, serving up mouthwatering chicken, sausage, and ribs cooked to perfection on...
Disappointment fills the air for Jennifer Lopez fans in Tampa Bay as news surfaces that her highly anticipated concert at Amalie Arena this August has been canceled without any clear explanation. With no insight provided into the sudden change of plans, speculation looms over the fate of the 'This is Me…Now' tour stop in Tampa, leaving ticket holders puzzled...
Charleston, SC has just been ranked the No. 2 travel destination in the world by the readers of Travel and Leasure magazine - second only to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Not only is it now officially the #2 destination in the world, the South Carolina destination was also ranked the #1 U.S. destination in the magazine's Readers' Choice Awards survey. The...
South Carolina is about to break ground on the Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT) project, South Carolina's inaugural mass transit system. With the design phase underway since January, the LCRT team is now finalizing critical components such as the precise route, station stops, bus designs, technological integrations, and station amenities, aiming to enhance the overall community infrastructure. The new line will significantly...
A serial stabbing suspect is now in custody after a dramatic series of events unfolded yesterday in Charleston and Mt Pleasant. 39-year-old Anthony Doty now faces serious charges, including attempted murder, two counts of first-degree assault and battery, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to the Charleston Police Department. Anthony Doty, 39, is charged with attempted murder,...