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1. Rabies Cases Prompt Nationwide Health Advisory: What FL Residents Should Know (patch.com) — Rising rabies cases nationwide have prompted fresh alerts across Florida, including Hillsborough County, where officials recently investigated a rabid cat in the Gibsonton area near Tampa. Residents are urged to know how to respond immediately to bites or scratches, understand post-exposure treatment, and keep pets vaccinated to reduce risk as rabies-related inquiries and preventive treatments climb.
2. South Tampa flood relief project approved, but legal fight from business group may lie ahead (tampabay28.com) — Tampa City Council has approved the South Howard Flood Relief Project, a major underground drainage system aimed at protecting South Tampa neighborhoods like Parkland Estates and Palma Ceia Pines from chronic storm flooding. Homeowners who've endured years of damage are celebrating, while a business alliance opposing the plan is weighing legal options, raising questions about cost, disruption, and how soon relief will actually arrive.
3. Every October, This Florida Waterfront Park Transforms Into A Massive German Village (takingthekids.com) — Each October, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa turns into a lively Bavarian-style Oktoberfest with live polka bands, huge pretzels, and family-friendly fun along the Riverwalk. The piece walks you through what to expect, from food vendors and costumes to kid activities, sunset views, and practical tips on parking, weather, and when to go.
4. Florida reports 152 local dengue cases and one death in Tampa area (ijr.com) — Tampa-area residents are at the center of Florida's unusually large dengue outbreak this year, with more than 130 locally acquired cases in Hillsborough County and one recent death of an elderly Tampa woman. Health officials have ramped up mosquito surveillance, spraying, and property checks, while urging vigilance as nearby counties also report locally acquired infections.
5. Day Player Actor Job in 'The Corner At Midnight', Male, Age 18-99 (backstage.com) — Local filmmakers are casting an unpaid day-player taxi driver role for the short drama "The Corner At Midnight," shooting in the Tampa area. They're specifically seeking male performers from Tampa, offering reel material, networking in the local film scene, and on-set meals, with shoot dates and exact locations still to be finalized.
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