Severe Weather Threat, Zoo Baby Boom, Robber Foiled

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Severe Weather Possible In Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay area residents may want to keep an eye on the forecast as a cold front moves into the region, bringing with it the potential for isolated serve thunderstorms, gusty winds and tornadoes.

Restaurant Inspections: Dead Roach In Tortilla, Rodent Burrow

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

Bouncing Bornean Orangutan Born At Lowry Park Zoo

Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is experiencing a baby boom of sorts. The zoo welcomed its second newborn Bornean orangutan baby in two months with the Feb. 17 birth of a little female.

Teen’s 1-Night Crime Spree Ends With Crash

A 13-year-old Riverview boy is in hot water after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies say he went on an extensive burglary spree that began Monday night and ended with a vehicle crash and his eventual arrest.

Beware Of Work-At-Home Scams, Sheriff Says

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be very wary of work-at-home offers found on the Internet.

Pier 60 Park Renovations Almost Complete

Tampa Bay area residents eager for Sunset Cinema to return to Clearwater’s Pier 60 are in luck. The city announced that renovations to the park are expected to be completed by Sunday, Feb. 28.

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Armed Robber Left When He Couldn’t Find Anyone, Deputies Say

A would-be armed robber in Bradenton left a store empty handed Tuesday morning when he couldn’t find a clerk to rob, Manatee County Sheriff’s deputies say.

Photo of Josie and baby GoJo by Dave Parkinson/Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo