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Photos: Titus O’Neil’s back-to-school returns to Tampa, giving kids 30,000 backpacks, plus medical and dental care
Thaddeus Bullard is an omnipresent figure in the Bay area, and much of his work centers around children. And as Florida public schools stare down a potentially dark future under potential first lady Erika Donalds, Bullard, aka WWE superstar Titus O’Neil, is celebrating the wins.…

Weedon Island, Shell Key preserves could lose Pinellas County funding

The Scoop: Mon. Aug. 10, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The St. Petersburg Police Department says a pedestrian was hit and killed by a car, as was an 84-year old bicylist, in weekend collisions.

Back-to-School | Parks and Rec will be providing after-school care to more than 1500 kids
Back-to-School | Parks and Rec will be providing after-school care to more than 1500 kids Tony D. Mon, 08/10/2026 - 09:02 am About 1,600 kids from 1,000 families attend the Parks & Recreation After School Program. Parks & Rec After-School Program Opens Doors After caring for…

Monster Jam’s wild freestyle motocross X monster truck crossover arrives in Tampa
If motorized hunks of metal flying through the air while operated by seemingly fearless drivers is your idea of peak entertainment, have we got the show for you. Monster Jam […]

AdventHealth hospitals recognized by U.S. News and World Report
Three AdventHealth hospitals in the Tampa Bay region have been ranked by U.S. News and World Report. Locations in Tampa, Wesley Chapel and Zephyrhills were “all recognized as Best Regional Hospitals,” according to a prepared statement. They were ranked based on measures “such as…

Ebisu, a gigantic Japanese snack, game and lifestyle store, opens in Tampa this weekend
Ebisu, the sprawling Japanese megastore, is finally making its Tampa debut. Popular for Japanese snacks, games, clothing and more, Ebisu opens this Friday, August 14, at 10 am at Market […]

Three weather disturbances are being monitored in the Atlantic, but none poses a direct threat
Conditions remain unfavorable for significant development from any of the three weather systems; Florida is in the clear.

Live Oak Theatre offers ‘Anne Frank’ matinee for school groups

Cash ordinance dies as commission grinds through nine-hour meeting

Campbell, Champion clash over tax deeds
