Anti-Trump Arson, Church Bomb Threat, Mike Evans’ Sit-In

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Bomb Threat at Church Leads to Arrest

A Monday morning bomb scare at a Bradenton church ended in the arrest of a 37-year-old man.

Florida Strawberry Festival 2017: Headline Entertainment Announced

What do Pattie LaBelle, 3 Doors Down and Rascal Flatts have in common? They’re all headline acts for the upcoming 2017 run of the Florida Strawberry Festival.

Sen. Jack Latvala Boycotting Bucs Over Mike Evans’ Sit-In

State Sen. Jack Latvala is doing a little protesting of his own in the wake of Sunday’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the Chicago Bears. The Republican from Clearwater intends to boycott the Bucs until wide receiver Mike Evans apologies for sitting during the National Anthem or is officially removed from the team.

Woman Killed After Durango Plummets 70 Feet

A single-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 275 has left a St. Petersburg woman dead and her passenger, a Clearwater woman, seriously injured.

Anti-Trump Graffiti Found Near Torched Home

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and investigators from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue are looking into a Monday morning arson-related fire at a mobile home in Mango. Investigators also found anti-Donald Trump graffiti at two nearby homes, leading them to believe “both of these locations may be connected to the arson investigation.”

Bucs' Mike Evans Draws Jeers, Cheers for Anti-Trump Anthem Sit-In

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans’ decision to join a growing list of NFL players who refuse to stand during the national anthem has drawn both cheers and jeers.

Cooler Days, Chilly Nights in Store for Tampa Bay Area

Tampa Bay area residents who enjoy a little nip in the air will likely find the forecast for the week ahead pleasing. While downright cold temperatures aren’t in the cards, highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s are anticipated throughout much of the week ahead.

Official 3 Doors Down photo courtesy of the Florida Strawberry Festival