Football Player Arrested, Fake Cops, Hurricane Names

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Dunedin Highland Games Just Around Corner

Grab your kilt and your caber (if you’re strong enough, that is) and get ready to show your tartan colors with the rest of the area’s clans. The 51st Annual Dunedin Highland Games & Festival fills an entire day with everything Scottish, from traditional Highland games to music to a 5K run with participants dressed in kilts.

USF Football Player Arrested After Shooting

A University of South Florida football player shot three times following an alleged road rage incident has been arrested in the case.

'Major Milestone' For Florida Panthers Reached

The recent discovery of two Florida panther kittens and their mother in an area north of the Caloosahatchee River may be cause for celebration. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the sighting is the first documented north of the river since 1973.

RadioShack Closing 9 Tampa Bay Area Stores

Tampa Bay area residents who rely on local RadioShack stores for gadgets and electronics may soon have to find new places to shop. Nine stores in the region are closing after the company filed for bankruptcy for a second time in recent history.

2017 Hurricane Names: Is Yours On The List?

The 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season is almost here. That means there’s a whole new slate of names on deck to cover any storms that may develop.

Men Posing As Cops Fired Shots Into Valrico Homes

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has released surveillance photos of a vehicle that may have been involved with two early Friday morning shootings reported in the Valrico area.

9-Acre Spread Blends Indoor Luxury, Outdoor Beauty

Tampa Bay area house hunters looking for room to roam indoors and out may find this 9-plus-acre spread in Bradenton is worth more than a double take. With more than 4,800 square feet of living space, a two-story entry and its own chef kitchen complete with three pantries, this estate takes ranch-style living to a new level.

74 Jobs: Trolley Drivers, Nanny, Boating Instructor

In the market for a new job in the Tampa Bay area? There’s good news on the employment front! Employers throughout the region have put out help-wanted signs in recent days.

Tampa Bay Area Workweek Weather: Hot, Sticky

Tampa Bay area residents who have been enjoying the region’s streak of warm, sunny days should find the forecast for the week ahead to their liking. According to the National Weather Service, the region is in for a string of days with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s with only a few chances for rain in sight.

Photo courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission