Judge Refuses to Delay George Zimmerman's Trial for Trayvon Martin Shooting
George Zimmerman's defense team faced several setbacks today, the Orlando Sentinel reports.In a hearing this morning in Seminole County, Circuit Judge Debra Nelson refused the defense's request to...
View ArticleSurvey: Tampa Is Florida's Fourth Fastest-Growing City
The Big Guava is really growing on folks.Tampa had Florida's fourth-highest population growth from 2010 to 2012, according to a report released this month by the Florida League of Cities. The State of...
View ArticleTampa Theatre Named World's No. 3 Cinema
The Motion Picture Association of America gives Tampa Theatre two thumbs up. Way up.MPAA has just named Tampa's historic movie palace among the world's 10 best theaters. The rankings, which debuted...
View ArticleVideo: Rockettes Inspire Dance Students at Patel Conservatory
There are 202 shopping days left until Christmas, but there was plenty of holiday cheer to go around last week at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Tampa.Two...
View ArticleVideo: MOSI Marks 'Sea Monsters Revealed' Exhibit with Sandtastic Sculpture
It isn't exactly beach weather outside, but if you're looking for sand, you can find plenty at MOSI this week.A 15-ton sand sculpture now sits in front of Tampa's Museum of Science and Industry. It was...
View ArticleTwitter Accounts to Follow During George Zimmerman's Trial
On Monday, the trial of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer accused of second-degree murder in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, begins. As the case proceeds, the...
View ArticleFlorida Attractions in Running for 'Eighth Wonder of the World' Title
A lot of voting will take place this summer, from St. Petersburg's mayoral primary to names for the new lion cubs at Busch Gardens.Here's one more ballot you can cast: A handful of Florida attractions...
View ArticleVideo: Dozier School Families Provide DNA in Search for Answers
The investigation continues into the dozens of unmarked grave sites at the Florida School for Boys in Marianna, and for every question answered, another obstacle seems to pop up.The reform school, also...
View ArticleHurricanes: What's in a Name?
The Atlantic hurricane season is in full swing. We've already been introduced to tropical storms Andrea and Barry.But have you ever thought about the folks who share a name with an infamous hurricane?...
View ArticleExit Interview: Neal Conan, Host of NPR's 'Talk of the Nation'
Neal Conan has hosted NPR's Talk of the Nation for more than a decade, but this week it's Conan himself who has everyone talking.On Thursday, the veteran journalist will host his final broadcast of the...
View ArticlePaying for Parking in Tampa: There's an App for That
We've all been there: an appointment downtown lasts longer than you were expecting. Your only options are to duck out early to feed the parking meter, or stay and pay the price in the form of a ticket....
View ArticleReport: Florida More Entrepreneurial than Other States
So you want to start a business in Florida? You're not alone.Floridians are more entrepreneurial than the United States as a whole, according to the 2012 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor U.S. Report...
View ArticleAs Zimmerman Verdict Looms, Case Resonates in Tampa Bay
As you probably know by now, George Zimmerman is the neighborhood watch volunteer accused of murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager. Zimmerman says he shot Martin in...
View ArticleVideo: Wheelchair Athletes Find 'Freedom' on Water Skis
During the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, participants have been showing off their athletic prowess at venues across Tampa Bay: Weight-lifting at Tampa Convention Center. Archery at Raymond James...
View ArticleIn Wake of Zimmerman Verdict, Tourism Experts Monitor Calls for Florida Boycott
Stevie Wonder's message is about 5,000 signatures short of being signed, sealed and delivered to Tallahassee.A day after George Zimmerman's acquittal in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, the singer...
View ArticleHoly (Sea) Cow! Saturday is Snooty the Manatee's 65th Birthday Bash
Some pretty famous dudes were born in 1948: Rockers Steven Tyler and Ozzy Osbourne, actor Samuel L. Jackson, soon-to-be-grandpa Prince Charles...But not even His Royal Majesty can claim to be the...
View ArticleBaby, You Can't Drive My Car: Tampa Drivers Rank Fourth Worst in National Study
A new study drives the point home: When it comes to operating motor vehicles, Tampa ranks fourth worst out of 39 cities, according to Slate.The rankings take into account four factors: the America's...
View ArticleTampa's Epicurean Hotel Will Cater to Foodies
Construction is under way on the Epicurean Hotel in South Tampa. The so-called foodie hotel is the latest offshoot of Bern's Steak House and will be located just across the street from the famed...
View Article'The Fish Were Going to Bite Me': Local Leaders Recall Their Very First Jobs
As Labor Day approaches, we're taking a look at the local labor market on this week's Florida Matters.Of course, no matter what line of work you’re in, it all starts with landing that very first job.
View ArticleMeals on Wheels: Tampa Attempts Food Truck Record
Last year, Tampa bested Miami in the Cuban Sandwich War. And this weekend, the Cigar City attempted to claim victory over South Florida in another culinary category: longest parade of food trucks.Miami...
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