Man Threatens Linemen Restoring Power After Hurricane Milton in Hillsborough County

A Thonotosassa man allegedly threatened to shoot linemen working to restore power in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton on Tuesday afternoon. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) reports that the incident occurred around 3 p.m. at the intersection of McIntosh Road and Tomar Drive. Powerline crews were conducting repairs, causing a traffic delay in the …

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Tampa Among the Best US Places to Start a Small Business

Tampa, Florida, has emerged as one of the top destinations for small business owners in the United States. According to a recent study by Coworking Cafe, Tampa ranks 6th among the best cities for entrepreneurs to launch and grow their ventures in 2024. The study analyzed 136 cities across various key metrics, including gross domestic …

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GPS and radio disruption warnings as Solar Storm expected to hit Earth today

As a solar storm is predicted to strike Earth’s atmosphere on Monday, the planet will encounter the effects of a geomagnetic storm. According to NASA, a magnetic filament burst from the surface of the sun during a solar storm that occurred on Sunday, ejecting a portion of the sun. At 1:00 p.m Eastern Time, the …

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Good news to motorists as fuel prices expected to decline in 2024

Car owners and drivers, rejoice! This coming 2024, U.S. drivers may anticipate significantly lower gas prices. In its 2024 projection, published on Thursday, GasBuddy projects that the national average price of normal unleaded gasoline will drop to $3.38 per gallon from $3.51 in the current year. “As 2023 fades away, I’m hopeful those $5 and …

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Holiday rush in Tampa International Airport starts now

Christmas music with bells and jingles is once again audible throughout Tampa International Airport. “We plan for this many months in advance as we do for every busy period at the airport,” said Adam Bouchard, VP of Operations for the airport. “We are expecting to set records for Christmas, although our busiest time of year …

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Buc-ee’s to open new carwash in Florida station

Buc-ee’s is expanding one of its Florida locations to include a car wash. Beside its Daytona Beach location, the enormous convenience store and petrol station renowned for its “beaver nuggets” and Texas-style brisket sandwiches is putting up a new car wash. The Volusia County Property Appraiser states that 1610 Technology Boulevard is where the new …

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Tampa Bay’s Festival of Lights expands drive-thru light display

Still wondering where to take the family or loved ones this coming weekend? Tampa Bay transforms into a brilliant winter wonderland as the holiday season approaches, and the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds in Dover proudly joins the hype with the Festival of Lights and Santa’s Village! This event, nestled in the middle of the festive landscape, …

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Scammers are using your QR codes to steal your personal data, FTC warns

Scammers are utilizing QR codes to steal personal information, according to a new consumer advisory from the Federal Trade Commission. As QR codes’ popularity has grown, so have the scams that surround them. According to the FTC, these fraudster codes might direct you to a counterfeit website designed to steal your information or install malware. …

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