Bicyclist Assaulted, Soaring Heat, Prince’s Drummer Dies

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SUV Runs Over Bicyclist, Driver Arrested (Video)

A 48-year-old New Port Richey woman faces criminal charges after Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies say she used her SUV to run over a bicyclist. She’s also accused of fleeing the scene, returning and then attacking the woman. The incident was captured on a nearby home’s surveillance camera.

Restaurant Inspections: Rodent Feces On Dishwasher, 30 Roaches

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered emergency closures at two Tampa Bay area eateries last week when conditions inside didn’t meet state guidelines for health and safety.

Prince’s Longtime Drummer John Blackwell Jr. Dies In Florida

One of Prince's drummers, 43-year-old John Blackwell Jr., has died in Florida. Blackwell's wife, Yaritza Blackwell, said in a post Tuesday on his official Instagram account that he died "peacefully" in her company. She thanked God for his life and his fans for their support.

Soaring Heat In Tampa Bay’s Short Workweek Forecast

Tampa Bay area residents and visitors hoping for a break from the heat aren’t going to get it in the short workweek ahead. According to forecasters at the National Weather Service, the region is in for a string of days with highs in the low to mid-90s with feels-like temperatures around 100.

7 Tampa Bay Area Pool Homes For $300K Or Less

As temperatures in the Tampa Bay area continue to soar into the 90s, folks looking for pool homes to beat the heat will find lots of options available.

Tropical Storm Don Becomes Less Likely

As the National Hurricane Center continues to keep close tabs on a low pressure system in the Atlantic Ocean, the chances of it developing into a tropical depression or storm dropped a little on Wednesday. Further development, however, cannot be ruled out over the next day or two, forecasters wrote in the center’s 2 p.m. July 5 update.

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