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Tampa fire chief paves the way for future firefighters
Chief Barbara Tripp is part of the 6% of women who are fire chiefs in the U.S.
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Chief Barbara Tripp is part of the 6% of women who are fire chiefs in the U.S.
Growing on the Spectrum adapts classes to include exercise breaks, limited distractions, positive reinforcement and clearly established routines.
Tampa Middleton High senior Rudra Patel, who is a back-to-back STEM Champion, returns to Washington for the national festival.
Erin Cardinal is the dance teacher at John Hopkins Middle School.
Positive Impact St. Pete is partnering with the Grand Prix. Last year, they were able to provide food to around 700 families.
His son, a third generation physician, takes over the family practice.
Luka Maric got to meet his idol at a recent soccer match.
Kristina Lavallee spreads joy with "Random Acts of Sweetness." She surprises businesses with mini cupcakes.
While many people search for their purpose in life, fewer have as clear of a vision as a young woman in Apopka.
Buckley, a green sea turtle, is returning to open waters after receiving rehabilitative care.
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Amalie Arena officials have announced that a Keith Sweat birthday bash will deliver a night of soulful performances and timeless music.
The Tampa Downtown Partnership teamed up with Tampa Tunes to place seven different pianos throughout downtown for National Music Month.
Increased police presence and use of technology are among safety measures being implemented for the 84th anniversary.
There was an open prescription bottle and pills scattered on a countertop near his wife, authorities said.
A nuisance alligator trapper was contracted and "has been dispatched to remove the alligator."
The ice fell into the home, fire department officials said.
Police say he threatened two Kamala Harris supporters as they campaigned outside a Florida early voting site.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers say they received a tip that led them to the alligators.
Chief Barbara Tripp is part of the 6% of women who are fire chiefs in the U.S.
The Pinellas Medical Examiner confirms that a body found deep in the Weedon Island Preserve is that of missing 17-year-old Allister Samer Nasr.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said she looks back on her COVID decisions with no regrets.
As the cost of living goes up, some senior citizens are having a hard time keeping up.
With the demand for engineers growing faster than a toddler, a local preschool is offering a new program called Little Engineers.
Amalie Arena officials have announced that a Keith Sweat birthday bash will deliver a night of soulful performances and timeless music.
