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Public Safety
Serious Fireworks Related Injury Reported in South Tampa
The Tampa Fire Department has reported four serious injuries around the City of Tampa due to a lack of safety precautions by fireworks user during the Independence Day holiday. One...
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Public Safety
Two Years Ago Today, Tampa Police Lost 2 of Their Own
Two years ago today, the Tampa Police Department lost two of its own. Officers Jeffrey Kocab and David Curtis were gunned down June 29, 2010, during a routine traffic stop. The slayi...
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Public Safety
Sunshine Skyway Bridge Reopens – Finally!
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is now open to traffic. The Florida Highway Patrol reopened the iconic cable-stayed bridge at 3 a.m. Wednesday, after wind gusts decreased from up to 58 mp...
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Government
Sunshine Skyway Stays Closed Tuesday Night
UPDATE: The Sunshine Skyway Bridge will stay closed overnight Tuesday, as wind gusts are clocked at 50 mph, making travel across the four-mile span unsafe. ORIGINAL POST, TUESDAY AFT...
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Public Safety
A New Mover Safety Checklist
This blog post is sponsored by ADT. Moving to a new home is not a one-day event – in fact, the moving process can take up to three weeks. Careful planning will make your moving day h...
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Public Safety
South Tampa's National Night Out Moved to October
This year's National Night Out celebrations in the South Tampa area should be a little cooler, and maybe a little dryer. The annual nationwide crime and drug prevention event is norm...
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Public Safety
Warm Weather Brings Out Alligators
Now that our weather is heating up, alligators are becoming more active, increasing the chance of alligator sightings and encounters. Just last weekend, a 12-foot long alligator was ...
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Public Safety
Home Security Tips for Working Parents
This blog post is sponsored by ADT. As a parent, nothing is more important than keeping your child safe, but this can be a difficult job if you work full time. Remember that saf...