Cops Crash Party, Eaglet Family OK, 77 Jobs

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77 Jobs: Culinary Manager, Graphic Designer, Youth Camp Instructors

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.

Cops Crash Adorable 4-Year-Old’s Birthday Party

Cops crashing a party is generally a sign that the fun is more than over. That wasn’t the case on Sunday when four Clearwater Police officers marched into a celebration in honor of Brody Barnaky.

Windy Conditions Blamed For I-75 Semi Crash

The Florida Highway Patrol ticketed a 34-year-old Riverview man following a Monday morning crash on northbound Interstate 75.

Rick Wallenda Announces St. Pete High Wire Walk

Tampa Bay area residents who’ve ever wanted to witness in person the hire wire walks that have made the legendary Flying Wallenda Family so legendary will get their chance next month. Rick Wallenda has announced an upcoming skywalk over St. Petersburg’s Sundial courtyard.

Deputy Stole Dog, $65,000 From Elderly Woman: Sheriff

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of one of its own following an investigation into allegations of harassment and theft. According to the agency, one if its deputies stole more than $65,000 from an elderly woman and also took her dog.

Rod Stewart, Cyndi Lauper Ready To Rock Tampa

Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper are joining forces for an 18-show tour later this year that includes a July stop at Tampa’s Amalie Arena. Tickets for the July 8 show go on sale Jan. 27.

Florida Ranked America’s Best State For Retirees

Florida is 2017’s best state to retire to. That’s according to a new study released by WalletHub, the website dedicated to all things personal finance.

Eagle Family Weathers Florida’s Storms

As residents across West Central Florida hunkered down for a night of severe weather Sunday, it appears that eagles Harriet and M15 did the same. The famous eagle couple and their recently hatched eaglet, E9, weathered the storms quite well.

Photo courtesy of the Clearwater Police Department