Primary Elections, Tropical Weather, Drive-By Shooting

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Florida Primary 2016: Where to Vote in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay area residents head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 30 to cast their votes in Florida’s primary races. The election will decide which candidates move on to the November general election.

Florida Man’s $2.8 Million Marlin Might Get Away

A Florida man might not get to reel in a cool $2.8 million prize from Ocean City, Maryland’s White Marlin Open after all. Organizers of the annual tournament say there’s something fishy about the catch and have refused to pay out the proceeds, according to court documents.

Tampa Police Officer Dies Scuba Diving

The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. Master Patrol Officer Fred Arnold III died Saturday in what the agency has described as an off-duty incident.

62 Jobs: Funeral Director, Math Teacher, Pet Food Specialist

Tampa Bay area residents on the hunt for work will find a number of employers are hiring.

Tampa Bay Workweek Weather: Heat, Heavy Rain

Tampa Bay area residents may want to brace for a roller coaster ride in the weather department. The National Weather Service is anticipating a week ahead that includes possible tropical storm conditions and heat index values in the 100-degree range.

Infant Injured in Port Richey Drive-By Shooting

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Sunday night drive-by shooting that left a 1-year-old Port Richey girl injured.

Hurricane Gaston Update; Depressions Aim for Florida, North Carolina

Hurricane Gaston has lost a little steam in the Atlantic Ocean as forecasters continue to track tropical depressions aiming for the Florida and North Carolina coastlines. Two other disturbances remain under close watch: one in the Gulf of Mexico, the other in the Atlantic.

Funeral Services Set for Monsignor Higgins

St. Lawrence Catholic Church has announced three days of services to honor the life of its longtime leader Monsignor Laurence Edward Higgins.

Adorable Kitten ‘Fished’ Out of Storm Drain

A Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crew gets points for persistence in saving a 2-month-old kitten found trapped in a storm drain Sunday morning.

Photo courtesy of Hillsborough County Rescue