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Community Invited To Help Name New Wimauma Middle School
Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is seeking community input to help name the district’s new middle school in the rapidly growing Wimauma community. The approximately $72 million project will accommodate up to 1,600 students and is scheduled to open in August 2027. The…
Southern Indiana school district prepares for expanded state ban on student cell phones
School districts have two options: Either provide a space for kids to store their wireless electronic devices — turned off — or require students leave them at home.
Judge accepts report that suspect in Elwood police officer's murder is competent to stand trial
Carl Boards II is charged with shooting and killing 24-year-old Elwood Police Ofc. Noah Shahnavaz during a traffic stop July 31, 2022.
Police: Dog left in 121° vehicle, Marion man charged
MARION, Ind. — A Marion man was charged after a dog was left in a vehicle during the extreme heat in early July. Wadie Harwood, 62, was charged with Cruelty to an Animal with Prior Conviction, a Level 6 Felony. Officers with the Marion Police Department were dispatched on…
Latvala remembers his father: ‘He never worried about the consequences’
"He would be proud of what his friends said about him in death, and also his political rivals."
Colombian soccer federation condemns death threats against midfielder Jaminton Campaz
The Colombian soccer federation has condemned death threats against midfielder Jaminton Campaz and his family. Colombia was eliminated from the World Cup on Tuesday after losing to Switzerland in a penalty shootout. Campaz missed a crucial scoring chance during extra…
Two arrests made after robbery, battery
NORTH PORT — A man and a minor were arrested after a drug deal allegedly turned into a robbery and battery on a victim over 65 years old earlier this month, according to authorities.
Paddleboarder, 31, found dead in water at St. Pete’s Lassing Park
Book Sale to Benefit Kirkland Town Library Kicks Off
The annual book sale to benefit the Kirkland Town Library is now underway.
Veterans Gathered In Tampa For National Golden Age Games
By Zofia Osterman More than 1,400 veterans from across the country recently traveled to the Tampa Bay area as the National Veterans Golden Age Games made their Tampa debut. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the 41st annual National Veterans Golden Age Games…
One Extraordinary Photo: France's Kylian Mbappe the center of attention of again
France was the favorite against Morocco and Kylian Mbappe was the biggest star on the pitch. AP photojournalist Stephanie Scarbrough was able to capture all of those storylines in one photo. Her photo Thursday of Mbappe making a pass with…
Black Festival of Joy begins new health, voting initiatives
INDIANAPOLIS — The Black Festival of Joy is set to return for its 5th year on Saturday to Riverside Park with live music, free activations, and two new initiatives. The new programming includes Health as Joy which is a wellness experience featuring health organizations providing…