White Supremacists, Classroom Supplies, Nuclear Bombs

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5 Dogs Die In Valrico House Fire

As Hillsborough County Fire Rescue officials continue to investigate a Tuesday evening residential fire at a Valrico pet resort, the owner of five dogs is mourning their loss.

White Supremacist Propaganda, Guns, Meth Found In Home

A Tuesday morning warrant search at a home in New Port Richey led to the arrest of five people and the recovery of drugs, guns, ammunition, hundreds of bank account numbers, IDs and American Nazi Family propaganda, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.

McDonald’s Launches Contest Just For Teachers

Tampa Bay area teachers hoping to kick off the new school year with extra cash in their classroom budgets may find themselves loving a contest recently kicked off by McDonald’s restaurants in the region. The contest offers four lucky teachers $1,000 each to purchase supplies.

Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival 2018 Dates, Times Set

Tampa Bay area residents and visitors who can’t wait for the 2018 return of the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival still have months to go, but now they have some dates to jot down on their calendars. The city of Clearwater announced Wednesday that the 2018 event is set to take place April 13-22, 2018.

6 Pools That Make A Splash

As that summer sun continues to bake the Tampa Bay area, some house hunters may find backyard pools the most attractive features in the properties they’re exploring. While any pool will do for a quick, refreshing dip, some are more elaborate than others.

'Extremely Active' Hurricane Season Possible: NOAA's Adjusted Forecast

With the peak of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season just days away from starting, forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have upped their predictions for an above-normal number of storms. Back in May, NOAA forecast a 45 percent chance of an above-normal season. On Wednesday, that number rose to a 60 percent chance.

Would The Tampa Bay Area Survive A Nuclear Bomb? There’s A Web Tool For That

A war of words between the heads of state in North Korea and the United States has again raised the specter of nuclear war. North Korea’s announcement that its military might attack the U.S. territory of Guam, met by President Trump’s pledge to unleash “fire and fury like the world has never seen,” has people talking about the potential for a highly-armed standoff. But what would happen if a medium- or long-range missile with a nuclear bomb inside reached Florida, or more specifically the Tampa Bay area?

Man Dies After Hydraulic Boom Pins Him To Billboard

Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an apparent accidental death that claimed the life of a 58-year-old Tarpon Springs man Wednesday morning. According to the agency, Robert Tanner died shortly after the accident occurred involving a hydraulic boom and a billboard outside the Glory Days Grill in Palm Harbor.

Photo via the city of Clearwater Facebook page