Banana Brouhaha, Free Museum Day, Fun Cities

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Tampa's A 'Fun City,' Study Says

Tampa Bay residents looking for fun don’t have to leave their own backyard to find it. That’s according to a new study that ranks Tampa among the most fun cities in America.

Museum Day Live 2017: Where To Go In Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay residents looking for something to do on the cheap this weekend may want to stop by one of the region’s museums. This is the weekend that venues across the country open their doors at no charge in honor of the Smithsonian’s annual Museum Day Live event.

Banana Brouhaha Leads To Man’s Arrest

A Monday morning dispute between two men took a violent turn when Pasco County deputies say one revved his engine, moved his vehicle forward and pinned the other.

‘Gated Compound’ Comes With Furniture Included

House hunters in the market for their own turnkey gated compound might find this estate in Avila to their liking. Boasting seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms and more than 9,000 square feet, the home’s $5.9-million price tag even includes the furniture that’s inside.

Florida’s Best Colleges Ranked For 2018

The big decision for high school seniors is growing closer: where to attend college. The annual rankings for U.S. News & World Report has helped many seniors - and their anxious parents - decide on the best school. The rankings for Florida schools and other information provided in the 2018 report released recently can be an important resource.

Florida’s Free Tolls End Thursday

One of the only bright spots of Hurricane Irma may have been the free tolls on Florida roadways. Now that Irma is gone, the free tolls are also leaving in most places. Make sure you have SunPass handy starting on Thursday.

Hurricane Irma Death Toll Rises

Hurricane Irma has claimed its second victim in Polk County. District 10 Medical Examiner Stephen Nelson confirms that Carlos Arencibia, 63, of Lakeland died Wednesday while cleaning debris from the storm. A 7-year-old girl died last week.

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