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I-4 crash in Lakeland shuts down all eastbound lanes
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (81+ words) LAKELAND, FLA. " A vehicle crash on Interstate 4 in Lakeland has shut down all eastbound lanes, officials said. The crash with injuries occurred near State Road 33. All eastbound lanes are blocked. The Florida Department of Transportation listed it as a major…...
Sunshine Skyway Bridge goes cashless starting Sunday
9+ hour, 39+ min ago (125+ words) PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. " Drivers crossing the Sunshine Skyway Bridge will no longer see toll booth operators beginning Monday as the bridge moves to an all-electronic toll system. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) said eliminating staffed toll booths will reduce…...
Hundreds climb 42 flights in Tampa to raise money for lung disease research
11+ hour, 45+ min ago (15+ words) Tampa Bay 28...
Man missing after entering water near Skyway Bridge: PCSO
16+ hour, 26+ min ago (233+ words) Tampa Bay 28 TAMPA, Fla. " Multiple agencies are searching for a man who entered the water near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on the Pinellas County side and did not resurface. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said rescue crews launched from…...
African arts festival showcases culture in Tampa
15+ hour, 55+ min ago (115+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " Tampa hosted the inaugural African Arts in the Park Festival, highlighting the heritage and influence of African and African Diaspora arts on American culture. The free public event at Perry Harvey Park featured performances, visual and culinary arts,…...
Hundreds of people climb 42 flights of stairs in downtown Tampa to raise money for lung disease research
16+ hour, 49+ min ago (434+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " Hundreds of people climbed 42 flights of stairs at the Bank of America building in downtown Tampa on Saturday morning to raise money and awareness for lung disease. The American Lung Association's Fight for Air Climb brought dozens of…...
Following new dietary guidelines would raise grocery bills by nearly one-third
15+ hour, 24+ min ago (14+ words) Tampa Bay 28...
Florida governor hopefuls sharpen messages as campaign season begins
22+ hour, 51+ min ago (574+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla " Florida's 2026 race for governor is beginning to take on a more familiar shape, with candidates fanning out across the state, rolling out policy proposals and sharpening contrasts as they try to break through before most voters are fully…...
Man found deceased near East Zack Street in Tampa, person detained: TPD
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (109+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " Tampa Police Department (TPD) said it has detained one person in connection with a homicide investigation. TPD said officers responded to the 800 block of East Zack Street around 4 p. m. for reports of an unresponsive individual. Officers found an adult…...