Tampa Tribune Closes, Gubernatorial Spat, Vegetable Recall

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Tampa Tribune Sold To Tampa Bay Times

After much speculation in recent weeks, the Tampa Bay Times has announced its purchase of The Tampa Tribune. The deal was announced Tuesday afternoon in a media release issued by the Tampa Bay Times and confirmed in a tweet by TBO.com, the Tribune's online partner.

Florida Ranks Among Best States For Working Moms

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, the folks at WalletHub wanted to find out which states provide the best support for working moms and which ones don’t. When the numbers were crunched, Florida didn’t quite make the Top 10 best list, but it didn’t fall too short from the mark at number 12.

Spat Between Florida, California Governors Continues

As Florida Gov. Rick Scott's mission to entice California businesses to pull up stakes and move to the Sunshine State continues, Gov. Jerry Brown isn’t letting recent slams go unanswered.

Red Tide Still Active In Tampa Bay Area

Tampa Bay area residents with big weekend beach plans will find a persistent red tide bloom in local waters is still present, but conditions are improving.

Land O’ Lakes High Aide Had Sex With Students: Deputies

A 35-year-old New Port Richey woman faces sexual battery charges after Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies say she had sexual intercourse with two students from Land O’ Lakes High School.

Jeb Bush Won’t Vote For Trump Or Clinton

Just who former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush plans to vote for in the Nov. 8 general election is anyone’s guess. He’s made it clear, however, he has no intention of backing Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton’s run for the White House.

2016 Tampa Theatre Summer Classics: Lineup

Summer’s not quite here, but that doesn’t mean classic movie lovers can’t start planning out their weekends. The Tampa Theatre has announced its lineup for the hot months again.

Baby Bear Rescued From Wildfire Thriving In Tampa

The tiny bear cub rescued from a Lake County wildfire in April is thriving in his recovery at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo.

Restaurant Inspections: Full Fly Strips, Scattering Roaches

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

Frozen Vegetable Recall Now Includes Walmart Brand, Others

CRF Frozen Foods of Pasco, Wash., has expanded its voluntary recall of 15 frozen vegetable items to include all “frozen organic and traditional fruits and vegetables” labeled under 42 different brand names, including Walmart's Great Value brand.

Photo of The Tampa Tribune office by Geoff Nordhoff