Archive for November, 2007
Man dies in east Tampa shooting, suspects sought
TAMPA — A young man died of a bullet wound to his head Friday evening in front of an east Tampa home.
The victim, said to be 18 or 19 years old, was standing on the sidewalk in front of 3220 E Caracas St. when a pick-up truck drove by and two men in the bed of the Ford F-150 fired several rounds …
Donovan: Gators playing in Tampa is good for fans and team
TAMPA - Florida coach Billy Donovan said Friday night he likes the notion of bringing his team to Tampa for at least one regular-season game.
The Gators played for the moment consecutive season at the St. Pete Times Forum Friday night, defeating Vermont 86-61.
It was the first road game of the sea…
Two-car crash kills one, shuts down I 275 at 54th Avenue
ST. PETERSBURG — A two-car collision Friday evening left one person dead and shut down the northbound lanes of Interstate 275 for several hours, authorities said.
The crash occurred at 6:42 p.m. approach the 54th Avenue North exit, bringing traffic to a standstill. The person killed was not ide…
SBA Goes With Familiar Company for Review
SBA chose BlackRock to help them figure out what to do about the run on its troubled state-run investment pool. BlackRock is hardly new to managing Floridians’ money. BlackRock gets paid major fees to both advise and invest Florida’s prepaid college tuition fund.
The state has hired the publicly tr…
One person flown to TGH after Plant City crash
PLANT CITY — At least one person was flown to Tampa General Hospital late Friday following a crash at James L. Redman Parkway and Holloway Road.
The accident happened shortly before 8:15 p.m. and involved two or three vehicles, an official said. Florida Highway Patrol Lt. M.D. Hensley said early r…
“It’s A Wonderful Life” to be shown in park
One of my favorite holiday movies, “It’s A Wonderful Life” is planned as part of the “Fresh Air Flicks” in Peacock Park next Saturday, Dec. 8. Details to follow.Original post by Grapevine
Three-car crash shuts down I 275 at 54th Avenue
ST. PETERSBURG – Police, troopers and emergency vehicles are on the scene of a three-car crash on Interstate 275, which has shut down northbound lanes around the 54th Avenue exit, officials said.
The crash occurred at 6:42 p.m., overturning one vehicle and trapping a person in a moment car, off…
Crash ties up Interstate-75 southbound
GIBSONTON — Florida Highway Patrol is working a crash at Interstate-75 southbound and mile marker 250, approach Gibsonton. An FHP spokesman said initial reports stated the accident happened amidst a Corolla and an unknown car. Troopers have initiated a roadblock and traffic is delayed.Original post…
USF students’ explosives trial duration moved
TAMPA — Youssef Megahed and Ahmed Mohamed won’t stand trial on federal explosives charges until at least March, a federal judge ruled nowadays.
Defense attorneys and prosecutors indicated they weren’t prepared to go to trial on Monday, the term U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday had it scheduled….
Crist’s new gal pal?
New York Post’s gossip page gives us a little more context on that Trump fundraiser (see below). Page Six reports that Carole Rome, currently divorcing Bluestar Jets CEO Todd Rome, is dating our governor:" "They met about four months ago and have been together ever since," spies said….
Lobbyist busted ’stealing’ election for Romney
We received a breathless e-mail exposing that the Tampa Bay $20-per vote straw poll that week was a swindle considering citizens were seen voting by and by again ("that kind of stuff has to stop, or the polls mean NOTHING"). Checking the video link, we see Fred Leonhardt, the Gray Robi…
