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Florida, United States · FloridaAs part of our Driving Tampa Bay Forward series, we investigated speeding concerns on Ola Avenue in Seminole Heights after a viewer contacted us about safety.John Honeycutt lived along Ola Avenue and said drivers speed down the road, especially during the morning commute, which is also when students walk to school. Honeycutt reached out to us, hoping to see some changes.Its been ongoing, but just getting worse with more people coming to Tampa, H…See the Story
Drivers speeding through Seminole Heights leave residents looking for help
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Senior Citizens · FloridaMore than 100 local senior citizens are scrambling to find new homes after their senior living facility declared bankruptcy.The ABC Action News I-Team has uncovered financial troubles at the facility date back years and some of the residents being kicked out invested hundreds of thousands of dollars.Im pretty upset about itThis is the letter from the lawyers, said Jim Powell, showing us a bankruptcy notice he received in the mail earlier this mo…See the Story
More than 100 people evicted from senior care facility due to bankruptcy
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Florida, United States · FloridaHILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A death investigation is underway after a woman and a toddler were found dead in a home in Tampa on Tuesday evening. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said it responded to a home in the 11000 block of Bloomington Drive in Tampa around 8:10 p.m. after they received a call from a concerned friend. Investigators believe the woman committed suicide. The cause of death for the toddler will not be known until …See the Story
Woman, toddler found dead in Tampa home
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Cats · FloridaNearly every kennel at the Pet Resource Center in Hillsborough County is occupied by a fast-wagging tail or curious bark.There are so many dogs and cats waiting to be adopted.The capacity issue is playing out at shelters across the country. According to the National database Shelter Animals Count, 3.3 million cats and 3.2 million dogs entered shelters and rescues in 2023.Its difficult to stay up with the calls. We do have to prioritize calls bec…See the Story
Pet shelters at capacity as population explodes in Hillsborough County
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Northern Territory · Northern TerritoryThe Tampa Police Department arrested four people after they fired shots at officers Monday night.According to Tampa Police, at 8 p.m. Monday (April 22), police saw a car driving recklessly and speeding.Tampa Police say they attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle. The vehicle was stopped when police say the people in the vehicle fired several shots towards police officers. The car took off again, speeding.Officers pursued the vehicle,…See the Story
4 people arrested after allegedly shooting at Tampa police officers
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Florida, United States · FloridaOn Tuesday, Hillsborough County officials announced the Apollo Beach Nature Preserve will remain open until sunset.The preserve was traditionally open until sunset, but several months ago, closing time was moved up to 7 p.m. Officials said no one noticed until daylight saving time, and people were missing their sunsets.Linda Pegnato has visited the preserve for several years. She said she enjoys the view, and many people show up to see a sunset.…See the Story
The Apollo Beach Nature Preserve will stay open until sunset after community feedback
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Pandemic · FloridaLearning loss has become a major issue in the wake of the pandemic, and now the Pinellas County School District is working to motivate students to stay in school and get good grades.The district is discussing a new policy that would let students skip certain final exams if they keep an A, B, or C average during the prior two quarters.Kelsey Frease-Moore, who has a student at Pinellas County Schools, said rewarding students for their grades is im…See the Story
Pinellas County Schools considers new policy to encourage good grades and class attendance
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Florida, United States · FloridaThe price of paradise in the Tampa Bay area and across the country has skyrocketed from what it once was, and homeowners are asking if they would be able to afford their home if they bought it today.As friends Elma Williams and Debra Mimmenger worked in a morning stroll, they reminisced about the good old days of how much they bought their homes decades ago.$80,000, probably $80,000, said Williams, who bought her home 35 years ago.About $70,000,…See the Story
Report suggests many homeowners couldn't afford their house if they purchased it today
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