A property buyout takes place when the state and federal government provide funding that allows local governments to purchase land that is not adequately insured. Christine Hurley, executive director of land authority at Monroe County, explains more. .
Dozens more migrants are finding their new temporary homes in the surrounding suburbs, and one community is now home to dozens who are being housed in a hotel. While this group of asylum seekers settle in and wait for further travel instructions, they are taking in the world around them through their windows and the … Read more
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (Tampa Bay Now) – Local environmental groups will be spending hours out at the beach, cleaning up trash following labor day weekend. “It’s Monday, the sanitation trucks are not picking up so the trash cans are going to be pretty full. We need to get out there and remind people to pick … Read more
SARASOTA, Fla. (Tampa Bay Now) – Sarasota City Commissioners are discussing a new smoking ban at beaches and public parks. Tuesday morning commissioners had a meeting about ban enforcement and possible designated smoking areas. READ MORE: Volunteer groups clean up beaches after Labor Day Weekend “I think it’s awful that people do that it’s the … Read more
EAST TAMPA, Fla. (Tampa Bay Now) – Residents in East Tampa could soon see some home improvements at no cost! The East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area is starting a program that would allow people to apply for their roofs to be repaired. READ MORE: 14,000 UPPAbaby strollers recalled because of amputation risk The East Tampa … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. (Tampa Bay Now) – Three US citizens are safely back on American soil after being trapped in Afghanistan for the last year. A local organization called Project Dynamo brought them back to American soil on Tuesday after an intense rescue plan. READ MORE: 14,000 UPPAbaby strollers recalled because of amputation risk “If you’re … Read more
ALBANY, NY (WTEN) — Food poisoning incidents, thought to be caused by bad lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants, have spread to both New York and Kentucky, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. The new cases raised the number of states where diners have fallen ill to six. According to the CDC, as of … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) – Residents in East Tampa could soon see some home improvements at no cost! The East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area is starting a program that would allow people to apply for their roofs to be repaired. READ MORE: Local Organization Rescues Three Americans From Afghanistan The East Tampa CRA … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) – Three Americans are back home after one year of being trapped in Afghanistan. A local organization called Project Dynamo brought them back to American soil on Tuesday after an intense rescue plan. READ MORE: New Program Opening To Repair Roofs In East Tampa “If you’re an American, it’s … Read more
CLEARWATER, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) – The City of Clearwater is working to make roads safer for pedestrians. Monday morning, Clearwater City Council members voted to join the safe streets Pinellas Action Plan, agreeing to make road improvements over the course of the next few years. READ MORE: FDOT Blocks Off Gandy Beach To … Read more