Dave McKay’s Services, Tampa Bay Ferry, Buses Hit the Road

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Roaming Hordes, Demon Dolls Create Howl-O-Scream Scares
Tampa Bay area residents who don’t mind enduring a nightmare or two might want to jot down a few upcoming nights in their calendars. It’s almost time for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Howl-O-Scream to make its debut.

Services Set for 99.5 QYK’s Dave McKay

Tampa Bay area residents mourning the loss of 99.5 QYK’s Dave McKay are invited to attend a celebration of the radio personality’s life this Thursday.

Beware: Hillsborough School Buses Hit the Road Wednesday

As thousands of Hillsborough County school kids prepare to return to class Wednesday, Aug. 10, the sheriff’s office is asking motorists to watch out for buses and the children who ride them.

Obama Administration, Congress Failing in Zika Fight, Florida Gov. Says

With the total of non-travel related Zika virus cases under investigation in the state of Florida now up to 21, Gov. Rick Scott has made an appeal to Congress for immediate action. The state has committed more than $26 million to help fight the spread of the virus, but so far the federal government has failed to come through with support.

Tampa Bay Ferry Gets Final Thumbs Up

It won’t be long before Tampa Bay area residents will be able to hop on a ferry to travel between Tampa and St. Petersburg. The Pinellas County Commission on Tuesday gave a thumbs up to the project, agreeing to spend $350,000 to help float a trial run.

'Gang Associate' Wanted in 2010 Murder Captured in Mexico, Deputies Say

The search for a 26-year-old “gang associate” wanted in connection with the 2010 shooting death of a man and the injury of his twin brother is now in custody, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Restaurant Inspections: Live Roaches Found on Food Bar, Front Line

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered emergency closures at two area eateries last week when conditions inside didn’t meet state guidelines for health and safety.

Perseid Meteor Shower 2016 Peak: Will Tampa Bay’s Rain Stop in Time?

Stargazers looking for a spectacular free show need only look to the heavens this week. The Perseid meteor shower is set to peak Aug. 11-12, but rainy conditions in the Tampa Bay area could mute the performance. Those who do manage to catch a glimpse, however, are in for quite a double feature due to what NASA calls an “outburst effect.”

Orlando Mass Shooter’s Dad: Hillary Clinton ‘Good for United States’

When Hillary Clinton spoke during a Monday night rally at Kissimmee’s Exhibition Hall, one supporter in particular stood out from the crowd. Seated directly behind the Democratic presidential nominee was Seddique Mateen, the father of Pulse Night Club shooter Omar Mateen.

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