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A look at Ybor City Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, a nursing home in Tampa, Florida

By Tampa Republic | Feb 29, 2024

Ybor City Center for Rehabilitation and Healing was one of the 23 for-profit facility nursing homes in Hillsborough County, Florida in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of five.

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Tampa Police Arrest Six Individuals Following School Altercation

By Tampa Republic | Feb 29, 2024

Tampa Police responded to a physical dispute at Chamberlain High School involving two adults and three students on February 29, 2024. The altercation led to the arrest of six individuals, with charges ranging from child abuse to disrupting school functions.According to the Tampa Police report, the incident involved 18-year-old Jordan Ford, 19-year-old Stanley Louissaint, and three students. The altercation took place in the school's main hallway but was quickly resolved by the school's security and responding officers.One of the individuals involved, Jynessa Brown, a...

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Water Restrictions Extended Through July 1

By Tampa Republic | Feb 29, 2024

Residents and businesses in the Tampa Bay region are being urged to continue conserving water as the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) extends the once-a-week watering restrictions until July 1, 2024. The "Modified Phase 1 Water Shortage Order" has been in effect since December 1, 2023, due to drier-than-normal weather conditions.SWFWMD reports a 12-month rainfall deficit of 7.4 inches despite some above-average rainfall between November 2023 and January 2024. The Tampa Water Department has seen a decrease in water demand since the implementation of the...

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City of Tampa’s Parks & Recreation Department Hosts 42nd Annual Senior Day in the Park

By Tampa Republic | Feb 29, 2024

The City of Tampa's Parks & Recreation Department is gearing up to host the 42nd Annual Senior Day in the Park on March 1 at MacFarlane Park, bringing together more than 400 local seniors and 40 vendors for a day dedicated to promoting healthy living.According to the announcement, the event will feature a variety of activities such as a 1-mile walk, live entertainment, raffles, and games, with Mayor Jane Castor scheduled to attend between 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Free food, T-shirts, and valuable information from vendors covering health, wellness, mobility, financial planning,...

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Tampa Police Arrest Six Individuals Following School Altercation

By Tampa Republic | Feb 29, 2024

Six individuals, including two adults and three students, were arrested following a physical altercation at Chamberlain High School in Tampa. The incident, which took place on February 29, 2024, resulted in multiple charges for those involved.According to the Tampa Police Department, the altercation occurred at 8:39 a.m. in the school's main hallway. The situation was quickly resolved by the school resource officer and additional police officers in collaboration with school security.Among the individuals arrested were Jordan Ford and Stanley Louissaint, both adults not...

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Hillsborough County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Woodbridge Care Center?

By Tampa Republic | Feb 28, 2024

Woodbridge Care Center was one of the 23 for-profit facility nursing homes in Hillsborough County, Florida in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Hillsborough County rise or fall in 2021?

By Tampa Republic | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Hillsborough County received $39.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Whispering Oaks: 1-star nursing home in Hillsborough County

By Tampa Republic | Feb 27, 2024

Whispering Oaks was one of the six non-profit facility nursing homes in Hillsborough County, Florida in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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Tampa Police Make Arrest In Sunday Night Roadway Altercation

By Tampa Republic | Feb 26, 2024

Tampa Police officers have made an arrest in connection with a Sunday night roadway altercation that involved gunfire. The incident took place on February 25, 2024, at the intersection of S Morgan St and Channelside Dr at approximately 6:28 p.m.According to reports, the altercation began as a result of a two-vehicle crash, leading to a physical dispute between the parties involved. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Shyquan Lee Galon, allegedly fired multiple shots at the victim's occupied vehicle before fleeing the scene. Fortunately, no one in the vehicle was...

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City and Developer Break Ground on New Affordable Housing Development

By Tampa Republic | Feb 26, 2024

The City of Tampa and The Richman Group of Florida, Inc. have officially broken ground on a new affordable housing development project along East Hillsborough Avenue. The initiative, aimed at addressing the affordable housing crisis in the city, marks a significant milestone in Tampa's housing history.Mayor Jane Castor expressed her enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, "At a time when state and federal funds for affordable housing are at their lowest, we are thinking outside of the box to leverage the private sector into fighting this battle with us." The city's...

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Rep. Laurel Lee Appointed to the House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence

By Tampa Republic | Feb 26, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to the newly established House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI). In a statement, Rep. Laurel Lee expressed the importance of AI innovation and the need for Congress to stay proactive in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by AI technologies. She stated, "Artificial intelligence is a cornerstone of innovation, allowing us to advance far beyond any limits of human capability. Because of quick advancements in AI, it is important for Congress...

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Tampa Police Make Arrest In Sunday Night Roadway Altercation

By Tampa Republic | Feb 26, 2024

Tampa Police have made an arrest in connection with a Sunday night roadway altercation that involved shots being fired following a two-vehicle crash. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Shyquan Lee Galon, has been taken into custody and charged with various offenses.According to the Tampa Police Department, the incident occurred on February 25, 2024, at the intersection of S Morgan St and Channelside Dr at around 6:28 p.m. Multiple reports of shots fired led officers to the scene, where it was determined that a physical dispute between the parties escalated into...

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The Bristol Care Center, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 1 in Q4 2023

By Tampa Republic | Feb 26, 2024

The Bristol Care Center was one of the 23 for-profit facility nursing homes in Hillsborough County, Florida in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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Who owned St. Andrew Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center in Q4 2023?

By Tampa Republic | Feb 25, 2024

St. Andrew Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center was one of the 23 for-profit facility nursing homes in Hillsborough County, Florida in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of three.

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Which former Tampa Republic area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26?

By Tampa Republic | Feb 25, 2024

These former Tampa Republic area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26.

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A look at Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa, a nursing home in Tampa, Florida

By Tampa Republic | Feb 24, 2024

Owned by Fi-Tampa, LLC since Dec. 23, 2002, Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Tampa Republic area weekly mass times

By Tampa Republic | Feb 24, 2024

The following parishes in the Tampa Republic coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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3rd largest nursing home in Hillsborough County as of Q4 2023

By Tampa Republic | Feb 23, 2024

With an overall rating of three, Solaris Healthcare Plant City was the third largest nursing home in Hillsborough County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Hillsborough County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Palm Garden of Tampa?

By Tampa Republic | Feb 23, 2024

Owned by Palm Garden Healthcare Holdings, LLC since Nov. 1, 2013, Palm Garden of Tampa boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Tampa Police Seize Guns, Drugs, and Gambling Equipment During Search Warrant

By Tampa Republic | Feb 23, 2024

Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw expressed his satisfaction with the successful execution of a search warrant at the Shop Right Food Mart, leading to the arrest of eleven individuals and the seizure of illegal items. Chief Bercaw stated, "This successful operation represents the culmination of weeks of dedicated work by our officers driven by the concerns of the community. We take these reports seriously and are committed to working closely with residents to make Tampa safer, together."The operation was prompted by community concerns regarding criminal activities at the food...