Confederate Memorial, Unity March, Powerball

Patch operates 24 daily news sites in the Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties. The following are some of the top stories from the past day:

Money Pours In To Move Tampa's Confederate Memorial

Hillsborough County’s Confederate memorial monument may soon occupy a new space. Just one day after the county commission said $140,000 would need to be privately raised to cover about half the costs associated with the memorial's relocation, the goal has been met. The county estimates the total cost of moving the memorial from in front of the downtown Tampa courthouse to a Brandon cemetery will be about $280,000.

Bradenton Unity March Prompts Security Concerns

In the wake of deadly violence that erupted in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend, Manatee County Commissioners plan to take a proactive approach to public safety in advance of Monday’s planned Unity March in Bradenton. The commission announced its intent to hold a special meeting on Aug. 18 to “discuss public safety concerns.”

Carnival Expands Cruises To Cuba From Tampa

Tampa Bay area residents with dreams of cruising to Cuba will find more opportunities available in the coming year. Port Tampa Bay and Carnival Cruise Line on Thursday announced the addition of five more trips Cuba on the 2018 schedule.

8 Newly Listed Tampa Bay Area Homes For Under $250K

House hunters in the market for single-family homes that list for less than $250,000 will find a number of options available across the Tampa Bay area region. From three-bedroom spreads in Bradenton to two-story homes in Tampa, lots of options are currently available in this price range.

Statewide DUI Crackdown Kicks Off

Folks with big party plans heading into the final stretch of summer may want to think twice before getting behind the wheel impaired. The Florida Highway Patrol announced the kickoff of its annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign on Thursday.

Saturday's $510 Million Powerball Jackpot: Florida Payout, Ticket Info

With no winner in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, the stakes have climbed to a whopping $510 million. While that’s not quite a record-breaking jackpot, the take is the fifth largest in Powerball history.

Tropical Storm Harvey Forms, Disturbance Eyes Florida

The National Hurricane Center was keeping close tabs on four storm systems Thursday evening. While Hurricane Gert had weakened to become a post-tropical cyclone, Tropical Storm Harvey officially became the season's eighth named storm. Meanwhile, two other systems remain under watch, including one that is heading in Florida's general direction.

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