There was one company in a city associated with Hillsborough County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in February, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
There was one company in a city associated with Hillsborough County that received an FDA inspection in February, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
The City of Tampa has announced an expansion of its Neighborhoods Design-Build Project to include a tree planting initiative aimed at enhancing the city's urban landscape. Mayor Jane Castor expressed the city's commitment to investing in neighborhoods, stating, "This project will not only make crucial infrastructure improvements below ground but will also make improvements to the City's overall landscape."The project, which initially focused on infrastructure upgrades, will now incorporate a pilot program to plant hundreds of trees across two communities, Macfarlane Park...
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.
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.