Workplace Fatalities, AMC Buys Carmike, Cooler Weather

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AMC Buys Carmike Locations In West Central Florida

Tampa Bay area moviegoers may notice a few changes at Carmike Cinemas locations in the near future. The company’s acquisition by AMC was finalized last week to the tune of $1.1 billion. The purchase includes AMC’s assumption of Carmike’s “indebtedness,” the company said in an announcement.

Cooler Weather On The Way For Tampa Bay Area

Tampa Bay area residents tired of running their air conditioners overtime may find the forecast for the week ahead refreshing. According to the National Weather Service, there’s a reprieve from the heat on the way. Even so, the region is in for a few more balmy days before that break arrives.

Teen Shot While Defending Mom, Cops Say

A 42-year-old man faces a number of charges after Plant City Police say he shot a 15-year-old boy in the stomach Monday night, leaving him in critical condition.

Florida 3rd In Number Of Workplace Fatalities

The total number of fatal work injuries is up slightly across the nation, according to year-over-year data released by the U.S. Department of Labor. Florida’s total of 272 fatal injuries made it the state with the third highest number of work-related deaths.

Cabbie Shot In Largo Armed Robbery

The Largo Police Department is investigating a Monday night shooting that left a cab driver injured.

Watch Live Stream: Eaglets Set To Hatch Before Holidays Are Out

Fort Myers’ famous bald eagles are set to become parents any day now. As the couple’s eggs near the end of their 35-day incubation period, the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam is enabling viewers from across the globe to watch the impending arrival.

2017 Outback Bowl: What To Know Before You Go

A hometown favorite and a familiar face will be facing off against each other in the 2017 Outback Bowl. The Florida Gators will take on the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadium for one of the first bowl games of the 2017 calendar year. While the Gators only have to travel 130 miles for their bowl game, the Hawkeyes are familiar faces in the Tampa Bay area, with several recent trips to the Outback Bowl.

Teen Repeatedly Rammed Deputy’s Cruiser With Stolen Vehicle: Sheriff

A 16-year-old Clearwater boy faces a long list of criminal charges after Pinellas County deputies say he was caught behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle, fled from authorities and then rammed one of the agency’s cruisers multiple times.

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