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Florida investigates possible Hillsborough death related to dengue as cases hit 95
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (537+ words) The Florida Department of Health said Thursday it was looking into whether dengue fever was responsible for the reported death of a Hillsborough County woman, as locally acquired cases of the mosquito-borne illness surged to 111 statewide, with 95 in the Tampa…...
Another part of Tampa's historic Jackson House has collapsed
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (328+ words) Part of the second-floor wall of the historic Jackson House collapsed on Monday, leaving a portion of the interior exposed. It marks just the latest damage to the century-old building, which has sat in disrepair for years, awaiting renovations. Built…...
Before DeSantis nixed Flock cameras, he approved funding them
1+ week, 4+ day ago (853+ words) Gov. Ron DeSantis, critical of license plate readers, has blocked their use on state roads, warning the cameras could create a “surveillance state.” Also Read: FDOT revokes permits for Flock cameras installed on state land next to roads But in…...
The Waymo driverless taxi service is now in Tampa
1+ week, 4+ day ago (194+ words) The Waymo driverless taxi service has officially launched in Tampa. The company announced Tuesday that people can begin scheduling trips on their app. Tampa is one of three new cities added to the list of 14 that will provide the driver-less…...
PSTA spares St. Pete Beach bus route after riders push back
1+ week, 5+ day ago (975+ words) The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority backed away Wednesday from eliminating a bus route used largely by St. Pete Beach hotel workers, giving the service through the end of the year while staff works with beach employers and takes another look…...
Dengue cases double in Hillsborough as infected mosquito surveillance pools increase
1+ week, 5+ day ago (210+ words) The number of dengue fever cases in Hillsborough County doubled from 15 to 30 in Florida’s most recent report of mosquito-borne illnesses, covering Aug. 16-22. The most recent report shows four additional mosquito pools in Hillsborough with infected Aedes aegypti, the mosquito that…...
Tampa City Council member Lynn Hurtak announces cancer diagnosis
1+ week, 6+ day ago (298+ words) Tampa City Council member Lynn Hurtak announced Friday she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Hurtak, 49, made the announcement following the city council's vote to approve a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays on the Hillsborough College property on…...
Jury recommends the death penalty for man convicted of Jennifer Odom's murder
2+ week, 4+ day ago (233+ words) A jury on Tuesday recommended the death penalty for the man convicted of killing 12-year-old girl Jennifer Odom. Jeffrey Norman Crum, 65, was found guilty last week on counts including murder and kidnapping. The recommendation comes on the day Odom would…...
A county rethinks park funding, the appeal of going old-school, the latest on sloth deaths
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More signs of locally acquired dengue in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties
2+ week, 5+ day ago (356+ words) Recent rain has given mosquitoes more places to breed in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, where dengue cases have been popping up since July. State surveillance has detected five mosquito pools containing Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that tested positive for dengue in…...