In this episode a sink hole forces Tarpon Spring residents from their homes; a spice bust takes place in Hillsborough County; Raymond James Stadium undergoes renovations; Amazon’s Ruskin location opens today; and the Gasparilla International Film Festival kicks off tonight.
Author: Florida Focus
Florida Focus News Brief March 31, 2016
In this episode: a standoff in St. Pete; three dead after a stolen vehicle crashes into cemetery pond; Pasco County Task Force is meeting to find a solution for traffic; MCAT buses transport passengers across county lines; and parts of Pinellas County are enforcing new water restrictions.
Florida Focus Health Brief April 1, 2016
In this Florida Focus Health Brief: Florida ranks ninth in the nation for the number of water systems with excessive lead levels and the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute is searching for a cure.
Florida Focus Military Brief March 18th, 2016
In this episode: Macdill’s Airfest this weekend, base’s 75th anniversary; USF architecture department providing tiny homes for the homeless.
Florida Focus Health Brief March 17th, 2016
In this episode: Dade city orange bicycles promote health; local clinic takes cash instead of insurance cards.
Florida Focus Education Brief March 16th, 2016
In this episode: S.T.E.M. education at Bay Area charter school; dropout prevention program offered.
Florida Focus Health Brief March 15th, 2016
In this episode: Muma Junior Achievment Biztown teaches elementary students about medical professions and more; circus elephants retiring to Florida.
Florida Focus Health Brief March 14th, 2016
In this episode: Duke researchers working on blood test to diagnose antibiotics; trends are shifting away from “diet” and towards “healthy”.
Florida Focus Environment Brief March 11th, 2016
In this episode: Clearwater rewards residents who recycle; manatee population flourishes in Florida.
Florida Focus News Brief March 10, 2016
In this episode, Bus drivers are arrested; Downtown is becoming more populated; An Anti-abortion bill reached Gov Scott’s desk; The Spaghetti Warehouse remains open.
Florida Focus News Brief March 8, 2016
In this episode: state legislatures complete this years budget; Mayor Bob Buckhorn’s request for funding of his park renovations was denied; a new app is released allowing users to see crime reports in their area; Democratic presidential candidates will visit Tampa; and IHOP has their National Pancake Day.
Florida Focus News Brief March 7, 2016
In this episode: a sixteen-car nightmare crash on the Howard Frankland; new pedestrian traffic signals at an East Tampa intersection; Marco Rubio rally at the Tampa Convention Center; an apartment that caught fire twice in one day; and cold weather escape preparation at Tampa International Airport.
Florida Focus News Brief March 3, 2016
In this episode, intruders break into a home in Tampa to steal electronics and jewelry; Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay re-enact a cold case; increase of house flipping in Tampa area; Strawberry Festival opens; you can earn tickets for the Strawberry Festival by donating blood.
Florida Focus News Brief March 2, 2016
In this episode: a nine-year-old girl is hit while waiting to board her school bus, two people and their dog are killed in a Lakeland mobile home fire, gas prices continue to rise, President Obama announces a historic trip to Cuba with the Tampa Bay Rays and the bay area ranks in the top 50 best metropolitan areas to live nationwide.
Florida Focus News Brief March 1, 2016
In this episode: a 72 year-old bicyclist dies; An argument in St. Pete leaves one hospitalized; Pinnelas beaches warn of rip currents; The tallest building in St. Pete will be built Friday; Plans to renovate Tampa Park.
Florida Focus News Brief 02-29-2016
A fatal crash closes parts of US 19; Alonso High School gets increased security; a mobile home fire takes lives in Odessa; and a St. Pete Fire Rescue captain retires.
Credits
Anchor:Cory Lee
Audio:Brandon Bulanga
Floor Mgr:Greg Lafountain
Board:Deanne Roberts
Prompter:Allison Leslie
Cameras: Rasheeda Gerald & Zach Lowie
Graphics:Jessica Aponte, Val Ruales, & Chuck Muller
Florida Focus Education Brief Feb. 26, 2016
In this episode: Hillsborough County school district to roll out new buses, and an update on transgender bathroom policies.
Florida Focus News Brief Feb. 25, 2016
In this episode: New transportation taxes, Backyard gun-ranges officially banned, Bradenton homebuilder joins Senate race, a new study just how much drivers engage in risky behaviors, and the Tampa Theater plans to host an Oscar party.
Florida Focus News Brief Feb. 24, 2016
In this episode: A fatal crash leaves one dead and four hospitalized; Dashboard footage reveals a Sarasota wrong-way driver; Gunn Highway and Linebaugh Avenue will undergo road construction to enhance safety; Scientists come to Florida to discuss citrus greening; The Tampa Convention Center is providing tours of the Spanish ship, El Galeon.
Florida Focus News Brief Feb. 23, 2016
In this episode of Florida Focus: cigarettes start house fires, new bus program gets implemented, cheaper ferry rides, strawberries recovering from a warm winter, the Florida Aquarium takes a research trip to Cuba, and there’s another winning lottery ticket out there.