Ahoy, Tampa Bay! The Jolly Roger is about to unfurl as Gasparilla 2024 approaches, promising a weekend of pirate revelry and plunder on January 27. As thousands prepare to swarm Bayshore Boulevard and downtown Tampa, it's time to unleash your inner buccaneer and join the legendary celebration of the enigmatic pirate José Gaspar.
https://twitter.com/GasparillaTampa/status/1749443719604945209
Setting Sail: Gasparilla Schedule and Logistics
Start Times
Gasparilla...
Chris Griffin, the Police Chief of Sullivan's Island Police Department (SIPD), has just been placed on administrative leave, as confirmed by town officials.
Griffin has served as the local chief since 2018.
In 2019, Griffin was dismissed from the South Carolina Police Chiefs' Association for 'conduct unbecoming of a member'.
In 2021, he was accused of sending sexually explicit and racist messages...
Following yesterday's primary in New Hampshire, Trump angrily tore into Haley after she outperformed him in the Independent vote and scored nearly 10 points higher than most polls had forecasted.
Exit polls revealed that while Trump won among self-identified Republicans by 49 points, he lost the independent vote by 24 points. The primary electorate was almost evenly divided between these...
In a crucial moment for Hillsborough County, local schools are facing a severe shortage of 250 bus drivers. Take action now and be part of the solution! On-the-spot interviews offered.
National Issue Hits Home
Laura Hill from HCPS transportation services attributes the struggle to a nationwide problem, exacerbated by the county's rapid growth. As of Wednesday, the district seeks to hire...
In a chilling twist, Fidel Fletcher, the fugitive husband accused of murdering his wife Nicole Gates on December 26, was discovered dead. The crime unfolded tragically, witnessed by Gates' two young daughters.
Amidst speculation of Fletcher's escape to Tampa Bay, the case took a grim turn on January 19. Responding to a call, deputies found a body near Guild Street....
Tampa Bay, get ready to embark on a gastronomic adventure as Yelp unveils its coveted list of the nation's top dining spots, with three local gems making waves among the culinary elite.
https://twitter.com/Yelp/status/1749900457399448061
In a culinary triumph, three Tampa Bay restaurants have claimed their spots among Yelp's prestigious "Top 100 Places to Eat" in the entire United States. Tampa Bay's culinary...
Tampa Bay Engages in a Heated Discourse on Teen Curfew.
https://twitter.com/CityofTampa/status/1747440725267018078
As Tampa grapples with rising concerns about juvenile safety, the city is embroiled in a debate over the proposed ordinance for a city-wide curfew targeting children under 16. Prompted by a tragic shooting on 7th Avenue in Ybor City, this proposal is under scrutiny from both city leaders and residents...
New data from the Census Bureau now shows that South Carolina is one of the top states in America for new home construction.
According to the new Census' American Community Survey, there are about 131,160,239 occupied households in the US. Of these properties, 15,726,042 were constructed from 2010, equal to 11.99% of the homes across the US. A total of...
Mount Pleasant-based nonprofit Going Places is giving away a ton of bicycles to Charleston-area students and partnering with an Arizona non-profit to expand its reach nationally.
In a recent press release, Going Places announced a partnership with the Arizona-based DeeAnn Flores Schertz Foundation. This collaboration will result in all 830 students at Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary in Arizona receiving new...
The Dorchester County Council is currently evaluating a significant development proposal in the Charleston area, which includes a plan to rezone 300 acres of land in St. George, previously home to the St. George Country Club.
This rezoning proposal aims to transform the area into a high-density residential neighborhood, shifting from its current agricultural zoning. Under the current zoning, the...