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Series Of 'Quick-Build Projects' Designed To Make Tampa Streets Safer
Thanks to a $20 million grant, the city is embarking on a series of "quick-build projects" to quickly complete safety projects.

Originally from St. Louis, D'Ann Lawrence White graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She has worked as an editor, columnist, breaking news reporter, feature writer and investigative reporter for more than 20 years. You can reach her at dann.white@patch.com.
Thanks to a $20 million grant, the city is embarking on a series of "quick-build projects" to quickly complete safety projects.

Witnesses at the scene said at least 10 people were attending the party when someone began firing shots.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the moments that led up to a deputy's hospitalization due to exposure to fentanyl.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office made a breakthrough in a 2021 homicide investigation with the arrest of Phillip Stapleton, 32.
A bondsman trying to serve an arrest warrant on a man in Town 'N' Country was grazed in the arm by a bullet before the man shot himself.
Yaya + Lou, a children's store dedicated to promoting ownership of fewer, better things, has announced its grand opening Saturday.
Hillsborough County public school students encounter changes as they enter the first full week back at school.
The cities of Clearwater, Florida, and Ixmiquilpan, Mexico, will officially sign an agreement at a ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 19.
The largest waterfront property on Davis Islands to hit the market in decades has just sold for a record-breaking $17.85 million.
Deputies said he dragged the dog because he "does not have AC and thought it would be too hot for him (the dog) inside the car."
Avi Brosh’s Palisociety boutique hotel group has announced the anticipated fall opening of Palihouse Hyde Park Village.
A second man was arrested Monday in connection with a homicide in Seffner on July 20.
An 80-year-old man with dementia is safe thanks to the collaboration of HCSO's aviation unit and patrol deputies.
A Hernando man is dead after firing at law enforcement as they pursued him through two counties following a domestic shooting.
A mountain biker who injured his leg while biking in Alafia River State Park had to be airlifted by helicopter due to the remote location.
Plant City police are seeking information about gunfire in the 1300 block of East Church Street in Plant City.
$6.1M will fund nonprofit legal services that represent low-income Florida families who need help recovering from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Clearwater's Monin Americas and Tampa Bay TeBella Tea Company partner this National Honeybee Day to promote protecting bee populations.
A Tampa man was arrested after the Florida Highway Patrol said he fled from troopers after driving the wrong way on North Albany Avenue.
Joshua Hall, a member of a racial hate gang, is headed for prison for his role in a kidnapping plot in Pasco County.