Hurricane Predictions Revised, African Penguins, Ferg’s Sports Bar

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Newborn Killed: Mom Was Featured on ‘I’m Pregnant And 55 Years Old’

Kathleen Steele had it all. A great job, a devoted husband, a beach house and even a sailboat. The only thing missing from her life was children.

Atlantic Hurricane Predictions Get Worse, 12-17 Named Storms Expected

With the exception of some rain and flooding, the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season has been fairly uneventful for Florida and the Tampa Bay area so far. Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, however, warn the season is far from over. In fact, they’ve revised their predictions for the season, saying there’s a 70 percent chance of 12 to 17 named storms forming.

African Penguins Return to Lowry Park Zoo

Visitors to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo who just can’t get enough of the African penguins have reason to celebrate. The zoo has announced that 11 birds have returned to their habitat and they’ve brought a new friend, Marcus.

Ferg’s Sports Bar: Roaches, Rodents, Possible Maggots Force Temporary Closing

Ferg’s Sports Bar is the place to go before or after an event at Tropicana Field for a beer and a bite to eat. Customers who tried on Thursday, however, may have noticed a temporary closing sign on the door.

Rescued Bobcat Now Calls Upper Tampa Bay Home

There’s a new cat in town. Bobcat that is. Kitchi, a one-year-old male bobcat, has been officially released back into the wild at Hillsborough County’s Upper Tampa Bay Regional Park.

Florida Zika Virus Cases Climb to 499

Sarasota County has officially joined numerous others across the state under a Declaration of Public Health Emergency since the first cases of Zika virus began to be confirmed earlier this year. The county’s first confirmed case was reported Friday, involving a person who contracted the infection while traveling.

Tampa Bay Weekend Weather: Sunny Days, Possibly Stormy Nights

Tampa Bay area residents ready for sunshine and blue skies after last week’s soggy days might want to pull out their shades for the weekend ahead. Don’t put those umbrellas up too fast though! Forecasters at the National Weather Service say summertime’s normal pattern is expected. That means afternoon storms are also in the cards.

Photo courtesy of Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo