# tampa bay (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 12 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover tampa bay. Page: Feed: --- ## [St. Pete police use of force investigated after man dies following fight: PCSO](https://www.fox13news.com/news/st-pete-police-investigate-man-dies-fight) _2026-08-23 · Joe.Espy@fox.com (Joe Espy) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Detectives are investigating the use of force by St. Petersburg police officers after a 48-year-old man died following a fight with police, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. St. Petersburg police use of force investigation Police responded to a reported mental health crisis Saturday morning, investigators said. A man was pronounced dead at a hospital after… ## [Family still searching for missing South Tampa man after jail release: 'We just want you to be safe'](https://www.fox13news.com/news/family-search-missing-south-tampa-man-jail-safe) _2026-08-23 · Ariel.Plasencia@fox.com (Ariel Plasencia) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ TAMPA, Fla. - The desperate search for a missing South Tampa man continues as Tampa police confirm they are still working to determine the 54-year-old’s whereabouts. David May was released from the Hillsborough County jail Wednesday, and his family is concerned for his safety. "You got a lot of people that love you," Elizabeth Kieffer, May’s sister, said. "We just want you to be safe and okay." A… ## [AI linkdump for Sunday, August 23](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/23/ai-linkdump-for-sunday-august-23/) _2026-08-23 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ This week’s AI linkdump is a whole lot of videos (and okay, maybe a few links, too). Enjoy! Loop engineering Graph engineering DeepSeek Harness The downside CNBC: Anthropic IPO filing will show AI backlash as a risk factor, sources say @argofowl on Twitter: Anthropic appears to be A/B testing reduced effort levels in Claude \[…\] The post AI linkdump for Sunday, August 23 appeared first on Global… ## [Pasco County mother and son housed after Cobalt Apartment fire](https://www.fox13news.com/news/pasco-county-mother-son-pair-housed-after-cobalt-apartment-fire) _2026-08-23 · Danielle.Zulkosky@fox.com (Danielle Zulkosky) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - A Pasco County mother and son are housed again after losing everything to the Cobalt Apartment fire on Thursday afternoon. The cause Pasco County Fire and Rescue said the fire was caused by a lightning strike. David Hooper and his mother, Susan, said this is just the beginning of a long recovery process but are happy to have a roof over their heads. David had to work quickly… ## [Hillsborough man drove wrong way, tried to ram patrol car in 100-mph chase: FHP](https://www.fox13news.com/news/hillsborough-man-drove-wrong-way-patrol-car-chase-fhp) _2026-08-22 · Joe.Espy@fox.com (Joe Espy) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol GIBSONTON, Fla. - A man was arrested after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said he led them on a high-speed chase through Hillsborough County , drove against traffic, sideswiped another vehicle and tried to ram a patrol car off the road. Johnathan Porubcan, 38, was arrested Thursday following the pursuit, according to Florida Highway Patrol arrest affidavits.… ## [Buffalo Bills lineman Ed Oliver suffers devastating drowning death of 2-year-old son](https://www.fox13news.com/news/ed-oliver-drowning-death-2-year-old-son) _2026-08-22 · Latest News | FOX 13_ Ed Oliver has been carrying a heavy burden over the past two months: he has been mourning the loss of his 2-year-old son, who died in a drowning accident in June. ## [NFL Preseason Week 2 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Saturday’s games](https://www.pff.com/news/fantasy-football-takeaways-preseason-week-2-saturday/) _2026-08-22 · Nathan Jahnke · PFF Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Feed_ NFL preseason fantasy football takeaways provide an early look at changing roles and depth charts across the league. Chig Okonkwo played 12 of 14 first-quarter snaps for Washington, strengthening his case as a fantasy football sleeper. Isaac TeSlaa played with Detroit’s backups as the Lions continue to sort out their wide receiver rotation. ## [Tampa mayor, Ismaili Muslim community plant 250 trees at Rowlett Park in honor of America 250](https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-mayor-ismaili-muslim-community-plant-trees-rowlett-park-america-250) _2026-08-22 · Ariel.Plasencia@fox.com (Ariel Plasencia) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ TAMPA, Fla. - Fireworks and parades are standard fare for national milestone celebrations, but a community group in Tampa is marking America’s 250th anniversary by putting down deep roots. America 250 Commemorative Grove On Saturday morning, members of the Ismaili Muslim community gathered alongside Tampa Mayor Jane Castor at Rowlett Park to dedicate the America 250 Commemorative Grove — featuring… ## [Ruskin health fair provides over 10,000 pounds of free food to residents](https://www.fox13news.com/news/ruskin-health-fair-free-food-residents) _2026-08-22 · Heather.Healy@fox.com (Heather Healy) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ RUSKIN, Fla. - Around 800 people came to Southshore Community Resource Center in Ruskin to receive groceries without income restrictions. The event supplied meat, shelf-stable goods, fruits, vegetables, potatoes, rice and other food staples to local residents. Robert Mirlenbrink, senior wellness program coordinator for Hillsborough County, said workers usually go through the food within an hour to… ## [Man arrested in West Virginia after Florida woman found shot dead on road: 'He came here to kill'](https://www.fox13news.com/news/man-arrested-west-virginia-florida-woman-shot-dead-road-kill) _2026-08-22 · Joe.Espy@fox.com (Joe Espy) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ FLORIDA RIDGE, Fla. - A man accused of killing a 52-year-old Florida woman was arrested in West Virginia four days after her body was found along a road in the Florida Ridge area, according to the Indian River County Sheriff's Office. Murder suspect arrested in West Virginia Matthew Waggle, 33, was arrested Wednesday inside a room at a Super 8 motel in Dunbar, West Virginia, investigators said. He… ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uN7xA5MXeThT) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [Walmart grounds crew helps save 2 women after car crashes into North Port creek: NPFR](https://www.fox13news.com/news/walmart-crew-save-women-car-crash-north-port) _2026-08-22 · Danielle.Zulkosky@fox.com (Danielle Zulkosky) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ NORTH PORT, Fla. - Take a look at the grass lawn on the side of the Walmart parking lot on Tamiami Trail in North Port , and it seems normal, but take a step closer, and you will see a broken tail light, a damaged fence and cut down trees. North Port creek crash rescue That was left behind after a woman accidentally drove her car through this fence and into the creek. "They had to don life vest… ## [Saturday picdump for Saturday, August 22](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/22/saturday-picdump-for-saturday-august-22/) _2026-08-22 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Happy Saturday, everyone! Here on Global Nerdy, Saturday means that it’s time for another “picdump”: the weekly assortment of amusing or interesting pictures, comics, and memes I found over the past week. Share and enjoy! Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot The post Saturday picdump for Saturday, August 22… ## [Oldsmar mother celebrates PCOS name change, doctors explain what it means for women](https://www.fox13news.com/news/oldsmar-mother-celebrates-pcos-name-change-doctors-explain-what-means-women) _2026-08-22 · Briona.Arradondo@fox.com (Briona Arradondo) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ OLDSMAR, Fla. - An Oldsmar mother who sought fertility treatments is highlighting a common hormonal disorder after discovering she had the condition long known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS. Its name recently changed to help doctors and patients better address and treat symptoms. Oldsmar mother advocates for PMOS health Jilliam Ramos, 39, easily became pregnant with her 9-year-old… ## [Crucial agreement made in Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal in Tampa, votes next week](https://www.fox13news.com/news/crucial-agreement-made-tampa-bay-rays-stadium-deal-tampa-vote-next-week) _2026-08-21 · Aaron.Mesmer@fox.com (Aaron Mesmer) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Rays , the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County reached an agreement on a $2.3 billion ballpark proposal located at the site of Hillsborough College. Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Financing The proposed $2.3 billion development would sit on the Hillsborough College site directly across from Raymond James Stadium, with the Rays contributing just over half of the total costs.… ## [Pleas for safety improvements after fatal crash claims life of volunteer chaplain](https://www.fox13news.com/news/pleas-safety-improvements-after-fatal-crash-claims-life-volunteer-chaplain) _2026-08-21 · Carla.Bayron@fox.com (Carla Bayron) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ EAGLE LAKE, Fla. - A Polk County Fire Rescue volunteer chaplain died Wednesday morning after deputies say a dump truck driver ran a red light and struck his vehicle at an Eagle Lake intersection. Eagle Lake fatal crash Polk County Fire Rescue volunteer Chaplain Hector Cruz was leaving a fire station visit Wednesday morning when a dump truck hit his vehicle. According to deputies, the 30-year-old… ## [BayCare surgeons perform region's first robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy](https://www.fox13news.com/news/baycare-surgeons-perform-regions-first-robotic-nipple-sparing-mastectomy) _2026-08-21 · Ariel.Plasencia@fox.com (Ariel Plasencia) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ TAMPA, Fla. - Surgeons at BayCare Medical Group have performed West Central Florida’s first robotic-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy, offering patients a minimally invasive surgical option that combines tissue removal and reconstruction into a single procedure. BayCare robotic mastectomy procedure Instead of a large cut, surgeons make a small incision – as small as 2.5 cm -- and insert a… ## [Venice Theatre continues rebuilding 3 years after Hurricane Ian with sights set on opening in February](https://www.fox13news.com/news/venice-theatre-continues-rebuilding-3-years-after-hurricane-ian-sights-set-opening-february) _2026-08-21 · Kimberly.Kuizon@fox.com (Kimberly Kuizon) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ VENICE, Fla. - Venice Theatre is drawing closer to its planned February opening as construction workers rebuild the venue following severe damage from Hurricane Ian 3 years ago. Venice Theatre rebuilds main stage For 75 years, the Venice Theatre has been a beacon in the community. When Hurricane Ian struck 3 years ago, heavy damage could be seen as the main Jervey Theatre remained exposed to the… ## [Ringling College’s theme park design competition offers $20K scholarship](https://www.fox13news.com/news/ringling-colleges-theme-park-design-competition-offers-20k-scholarship) _2026-08-21 · Kimberly.Kuizon@fox.com (Kimberly Kuizon) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ SARASOTA, Fla. - Ringling College of Art and Design is inviting high school juniors and seniors nationwide to step into another world by designing an original parade float. Ringling College launches creative contest Stepping into a theme park feels like entering another world filled with castles, characters, special effects and parades. Ringling College of Art and Design is holding its second… ## [Lightning sparked Wesley Chapel apartment fire that displaced 200: PCFR](https://www.fox13news.com/news/wesely-chapel-apartment-deemed-total-loss-following-fire-displaced-200-residents) _2026-08-21 · Nancy.Gay@fox.com (Nancy Gay) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - A lightning strike sparked a three-alarm fire that destroyed an apartment building at Cobalt Apartments in Wesley Chapel on Thursday afternoon, forcing the evacuation of dozens of units and displacing about 200 residents, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue. Lightning sparks Wesley Chapel apartment fire Pasco County Fire Rescue confirmed that a lightning strike started the… ## [Aloha, Sage! From Paradise to Preseason Bucs: Ira Kaufman](https://www.fox13news.com/video/fmc-2ip4zq2aqy0s2di8) _2026-08-21 · Latest News | FOX 13_ The “Sage of Tampa Sports,” Ira Kaufman, joins No Off Days to break down the Buccaneers, what we’ve learned heading into the season and what could make or break Tampa Bay’s year. Plus, we continue our NFL countdown with previews of the NFC East and AFC West. ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yGzPJvfZe4H9) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [Video: Man snatches $22K in gold from Florida mall kiosk and pawns it before arrest](https://www.fox13news.com/news/video-man-snatches-22k-gold-from-florida-mall-kiosk-pawns-before-arrest) _2026-08-21 · Nancy.Gay@fox.com (Nancy Gay) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ JENSEN BEACH, Fla. - A 25-year-old man faces a robbery charge after authorities identified him as the suspect who stole more than $22,000 in gold jewelry from a mall kiosk. Treasure Coast Mall robbery Martin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations detectives identified Dezmone Johnson, 25, as the suspect in a high-value theft. Video footage showed Johnson posing as a legitimate customer at… ## [Bucs vs. Chiefs: What to know ahead of Tampa Bay’s only home preseason game](https://www.fox13news.com/sports/tampa-bay-bucs-chiefs-what-to-know-home-preseason-game) _2026-08-21 · Kellie.Cowan@fox.com (Kellie Cowan) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ TAMPA, Fla. - Football season is finally here, and Bucs fans will get their first chance to see the team take the field at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday night. Bucs host Chiefs in preseason game The Bucs are expected to play their first-team units for a series or two, including quarterback Baker Mayfield. The game will give Tampa Bay’s starters a chance to get some preseason reps and build… ## [Auburndale man accused of shooting at woman, child during dispute: Police](https://www.fox13news.com/news/auburndale-man-accused-shooting-woman-child-police) _2026-08-21 · Joe.Espy@fox.com (Joe Espy) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ Courtesy: Auburndale Police Department AUBURNDALE, Fla. - Auburndale police arrested a man after they said he fired two shots at his girlfriend and her young child during a domestic dispute Thursday. Auburndale domestic shooting arrest According to the Auburndale Police Department, Danford Thornton-Swain, 20, was involved in an incident with his girlfriend around 11:45 a.m. near Timothy Street and… ## [2 arrested after $1.5M scam of Treasure Island resident's jewelry, precious metals: Police](https://www.fox13news.com/news/arrest-scam-treasure-island-jewelry-precious-metals-police) _2026-08-21 · Joe.Espy@fox.com (Joe Espy) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. - Treasure Island police arrested two people after investigators say a sophisticated phone scam led to the theft of approximately $1.5 million in jewelry and precious metals from an older resident. Treasure Island phone scam Treasure Island Police Chief John Barkley said Friday that the investigation began Feb. 10 after officers responded to the Treasure Island home for a… ## [3 children unharmed after man and woman killed in Tampa shooting: TPD](https://www.fox13news.com/news/3-children-unharmed-after-man-woman-killed-tampa-shooting-tpd) _2026-08-21 · Nancy.Gay@fox.com (Nancy Gay) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa police are investigating a fatal shooting that left a man and a woman dead inside a home early Friday morning. Shooting in North Tampa Officers responded to reported gunfire in the 3500 block of N. 15th St., where they found a woman in her mid-20s and a man in his mid-50s suffering from gunshot wounds. The woman died at the scene, and the man died a short time later. Three… ## [Florida hunters targeted by Georgia inmate using smuggled cell phone for fake lease scheme: FWC](https://www.fox13news.com/news/florida-hunters-targeted-georgia-inmate-using-smuggled-cell-phone-fake-lease-scheme-fwc) _2026-08-21 · Nancy.Gay@fox.com (Nancy Gay) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ Courtesy: FWC GILCHRIST COUNTY, Fla. - A 39-year-old Georgia prison inmate faces four felony charges in Florida after allegedly running a fraudulent hunting lease scam that cheated Florida residents out of thousands of dollars. Georgia man runs hunting scam Investigators with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission filed charges against Rodney Edward Smith, 39, of Chatsworth,… ## [Tropics remain quiet as disturbance develops near Bermuda](https://www.fox13news.com/news/florida-tropics-quiet-disturbance-develops-bermuda) _2026-08-21 · Dave.Osterberg@fox.com (Dave Osterberg) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ TAMPA, Fla. - FOX 13 meteorologists are keeping an eye on a small disturbance east-southeast of Bermuda, but high wind shear and dry Saharan dust should keep the rest of the tropics quiet for a bit longer. Atlantic tropical weather outlook A cluster of showers and thunderstorms located east-southeast of Bermuda is showing some early signs of organization. Bermuda tropical disturbance tracking… ## [Tampa stabbing leaves man hospitalized, 1 arrested: Police](https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-stabbing-man-hospitalized-arrest-police) _2026-08-21 · Joe.Espy@fox.com (Joe Espy) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ TAMPA, Fla. - A man is recovering in a hospital after a stabbing in Ybor City early Friday morning led to an arrest, according to the Tampa Police Department. Ybor City stabbing investigation Police said the stabbing happened around 1:45 a.m. in the 1800 block of E. 24th Avenue. The victim suffered non-serious injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment, according to police. One person was… ## [Tampa Bay tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events list (Monday, August 24 – Sunday, August 30)](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/21/tampa-bay-tech-entrepreneur-and-nerd-events-list-monday-august-24-sunday-august-30/) _2026-08-21 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Here’s what’s happening in the thriving tech scene in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for the week of Monday, August 24 through Sunday, August 30! This list includes both in-person and online events. Note that each item in the list includes: ✅ When the event will take place ✅ What the event is ✅ Where \[…\] The post Tampa Bay tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events list (Monday, August 24 – Sunday,… ## [Oxford Exchange owners plan 550-acre wellness retreat near Dade City](https://www.fox13news.com/news/oxford-exchange-owners-plan-550-acre-wellness-retreat-near-dade-city) _2026-08-21 · Danielle.Zulkosky@fox.com (Danielle Zulkosky) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ TAMPA, Fla. - Blake Casper and his sister Allison Casper Adams, the owners of Caspers Company and Tampa's Oxford Exchange, plan to build a 550-acre wellness retreat called Clay Hill near Dade City. Oxford Exchange owners plan retreat Blake Casper, the CEO of Caspers Company, is partnering with his sister, Allison Casper Adams, to launch the 130-room wellness resort. The 550-acre property spans… ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6JsGVTv5oZFw) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [TPA to replace 54-year-old air traffic control tower with FAA-approved funding](https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-international-airport-replace-54-year-old-air-traffic-control-tower-faa-approved-funding) _2026-08-21 · Briona.Arradondo@fox.com (Briona Arradondo) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa International Airport is set to build a new $155 million air traffic control tower to replace its aging facility, including $18 million in modern technology from the Federal Aviation Administration. Tampa airport tower replacement project The Federal Aviation Administration is moving forward with plans to build a new air traffic control tower at Tampa International Airport. The… ## [Spoto High student arrested for making bomb threat against school: HCSO](https://www.fox13news.com/news/spoto-high-student-arrested-making-bomb-threat-against-school-hcso) _2026-08-21 · Katelyn.Massarelli@fox.com (Katelyn Massarelli) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ RIVERVIEW, Fla. - A Spoto High student was arrested Thursday after deputies said he called the school and made a bomb threat. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said a 17-year-old student, who is not being named due to his age, is now facing multiple charges. Spoto High bomb threat arrest School resource deputies said they were notified Wednesday of a bomb threat made during a call Spoto… ## [St. Petersburg cafe: Pay-what-you-can venue opens on Central Avenue](https://www.fox13news.com/news/st-petersburg-cafe-pay-what-you-can-venue-opens-central-avenue) _2026-08-21 · Kailey.Tracy@fox.com (Kailey Tracy) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A new café on Central Avenue is opening its doors with a mission to serve the local community regardless of a customer's ability to pay. St. Petersburg café launch Beloved Community Café is launching a pay-what-you-can model during weekdays, aiming to provide accessible food while creating an inclusive environment. The concept was spearheaded by Jennifer Daysa, the pastor of… ## [USF grad's '9Yaps' app connects students to local business deals](https://www.fox13news.com/news/usf-grad-9yaps-app-students-local-business-deals) _2026-08-20 · Barry.Wong@fox.com (Barry Wong) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ TAMPA, Fla. - A former food delivery driver turned entrepreneur is finding new ways to connect students with nearby local businesses through a custom-built mobile app called 9Yaps . USF local business app The platform, which began with a simple observation while founder Nicholas Eisengrein was out on food delivery, runs around the USF campus. "A lot of them \[businesses\] said, ‘I'm right across the… ## [Gas Dash brings fuel delivery straight to Tampa drivers](https://www.fox13news.com/news/gas-dash-brings-fuel-delivery-straight-tampa-drivers) _2026-08-20 · Ariel.Plasencia@fox.com (Ariel Plasencia) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ TAMPA, Fla. - Gas Dash expanded its app-based mobile fuel delivery service into the Tampa area to allow drivers to get gasoline delivered directly to their parked vehicles. App launches Gas Dash operates through a mobile application where users choose their location, select a fuel type, specify how many gallons they need, and leave their fuel doors open. The company says the service is designed to… ## [Covered St. Pete Pride mural peaks through black paint on Central Avenue](https://www.fox13news.com/news/covered-st-pete-pride-mural-shines-through-black-paint-central-avenue) _2026-08-20 · Kailey.Tracy@fox.com (Kailey Tracy) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Bright rainbow colors are breaking through the black paint used to cover a Pride street mural in St. Petersburg after state officials ordered its removal. St. Pete Pride street mural The Pride street mural located on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg is beginning to peak through the layer of black paint that covered it last year. The state ordered the removal of street murals… ## [Polk County Fire Rescue mourns volunteer chaplain killed in crash](https://www.fox13news.com/news/polk-county-fire-rescue-mourns-volunteer-chaplain-killed-crash) _2026-08-20 · Carla.Bayron@fox.com (Carla Bayron) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ EAGLE LAKE, Fla. - A beloved Polk County Fire Rescue chaplain died Wednesday morning when a dump truck ran a red light and crashed into his car in Eagle Lake. Tragic intersection crash in Eagle Lake Hector Cruz served as a volunteer chaplain for Polk County Fire Rescue for four years in the Winter Haven area. He was a retired police officer from New York who remained dedicated to helping others.… ## [Florida troopers arrest thousands across the state under super speeder law](https://www.fox13news.com/news/florida-troopers-arrest-thousands-across-state-under-super-speeder-law) _2026-08-20 · Aaron.Mesmer@fox.com (Aaron Mesmer) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ CLEARWATER, Fla. - A Clearwater man driving 120 mph and another driver caught at 107 mph face criminal charges under Florida's super speeder law. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say they maintain a zero-tolerance policy for drivers moving in triple digits. Florida high speed arrests This week, a Clearwater man was accused of driving 120 miles per hour near the I-275 and I-4 interchange around 4… ## [Bond set for Ex-Sarasota officer accused of misusing Flock cameras hundreds of times](https://www.fox13news.com/news/bond-set-ex-sarasota-officer-accused-misusing-flock-cameras-hundreds-times) _2026-08-20 · Kimberly.Kuizon@fox.com (Kimberly Kuizon) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ SARASOTA, Fla. - A former Sarasota police officer faces criminal charges after authorities said he improperly searched for the same license plate hundreds of times using law enforcement surveillance technology. Sarasota police misconduct case A former Sarasota police officer, Corey Waiters, is accused of two felonies and a misdemeanor for misusing Flock license plate cameras. An investigation… ## [Largo High School frosts bathroom mirrors to curb tardiness, parents upset](https://www.fox13news.com/news/largo-high-school-frosts-bathroom-mirrors-curb-tardiness-parents-upset) _2026-08-20 · Ariel.Plasencia@fox.com (Ariel Plasencia) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ LARGO, Fla. - Largo High School frosted mirrors in the girls’ and boys’ restrooms this year to reduce student tardiness — and parents aren’t happy. The school’s decision In a statement to FOX 13 Thursday, the school said: " Largo High School had mirrors in the girls’ and boys’ restrooms frosted as part of an effort to reduce student tardiness and maximize instructional time. However, locker room… ## [Massive Wesley Chapel apartment fire leaves about 400 displaced](https://www.fox13news.com/news/firefighters-scene-three-alarm-apartment-fire-pcfr) _2026-08-20 · FOX.13.News.Staff@fox.com (FOX 13 News Staff) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - Pasco County firefighters are battling a massive three-alarm apartment fire on Jermyn Loop in Wesley Chapel. Fire crews respond in Wesley Chapel Pasco County Fire Rescue crews are on the scene of an apartment fire in the 3900 block of Jermyn Loop, which sparked Thursday afternoon. Courtesy: Pasco County Fire Rescue Arriving crews found the massive fire and immediately cleared… ## [Jeffrey Crum trial: Verdict reached for Jennifer Odom’s accused killer](https://www.fox13news.com/news/jennifer-odoms-accused-killers-son-testifies-against-father-before-jury-reaches-verdict) _2026-08-20 · FOX.13.News.Staff@fox.com (FOX 13 News Staff) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - A jury reached a verdict in the Jeffrey Crum murder trial after several days of testimony from more than two dozen prosecution witnesses. It took jurors more than five hours to find Crum guilty on all three counts, including murder, kidnapping and sexual battery. The courtroom was silent as the verdict was read in court Thursday afternoon. Crum was immediately handcuffed and… ## [Inside the Manatee County facility crafting thousands of realistic medical simulators](https://www.fox13news.com/news/inside-manatee-county-facility-crafting-thousands-realistic-medical-simulators) _2026-08-20 · Kimberly.Kuizon@fox.com (Kimberly Kuizon) · Latest News from FOX 13 Tampa Bay - WTVT_ BRADENTON, Fla - A Manatee County healthcare technology company uses its hyperrealistic medical simulators to train first responders and area students. Lifelike technology in Manatee County Echo-Healthcare opened its doors in Manatee County in 2018, manufacturing highly detailed medical mannequins designed to replicate real-life situations. Every detail on the simulators is finished by hand, down… ## [A new “back of the envelope” drawing for NetFoundry’s new “Reachability Watch”!](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/20/a-new-back-of-the-envelope-drawing-for-netfoundrys-new-reachability-watch/) _2026-08-20 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Here’s my latest “back of the envelope” drawing, which I drew as a companion for a new NetFoundry series called Reachability Watch. Published fortnightly, Reachability Watch covers the volume of new network-exploitable CVEs, the handful that clear a CVSS 8.6 bar, whatever KEV actually caused damage that period, and a running tally so the trend line \[…\] The post A new “back of the envelope” drawing… ## [2026 NFL secondary rankings: Patriots lead the way with a star-studded group](https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-secondary-rankings-2026/) _2026-08-20 · PFF.com · PFF Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Feed_ PFF ranks all 32 NFL secondaries entering the 2026 season, with the New England Patriots claiming the top spot. The Houston Texans and Denver Broncos round out the top three behind talented groups of defensive backs. See how every NFL secondary stacks up based on PFF Grades, coverage production and offseason changes. ## [2026 NFL receiving corps rankings: The Lions lead the way](https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-receiving-corps-rankings-the-lions-lead-the-way/) _2026-08-20 · PFF.com · PFF Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Feed_ PFF ranks all 32 NFL receiving corps entering the 2026 season, with the Detroit Lions claiming the top spot. The Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals round out the top three behind their established receiving duos. See how every NFL group stacks up based on PFF Grades, production and depth. ## [2026 NFL running back unit rankings: Falcons top the list](https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-running-back-unit-rankings-falcons-top-the-list/) _2026-08-20 · PFF.com · PFF Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Feed_ PFF ranks all 32 NFL running back groups entering the 2026 season, with Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons taking the top spot. Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions rank second, while Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles round out the top three. See how every NFL backfield stacks up based on PFF Grades, production and depth. ## [Biggest concern for every NFL team entering the 2026 season](https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2026-biggest-team-concerns/) _2026-08-20 · Gordon McGuinness · PFF Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Feed_ Every NFL team enters the 2026 season with at least one significant concern that could shape its year. PFF examines the biggest question facing all 32 teams, from quarterback play and offensive line issues to receiving depth and defensive turnover. PFF Grades and advanced metrics highlight the roster weaknesses worth monitoring across the league. ## [Plans show expanded Mattel water park complex near Orlando](https://www.fox13news.com/news/plans-show-expanded-mattel-water-park-complex-near-orlando) _2026-08-20 · Latest News | FOX 13_ Plans for a Mattel-branded entertainment complex near Orlando have expanded to more than 13 acres and now include a large indoor water park with a retractable roof and a tower that could reach 100 feet, according to permits submitted to Orange County. ## [My new synth arrived: The M-VAVE FM-1](https://www.globalnerdy.com/2026/08/18/my-new-synth-arrived-the-m-vave-fm-1/) _2026-08-18 · Joey deVilla · Global Nerdy_ Murphy’s Law strikes: Just before I’m about to leave for the weekly Tuesday happy hour for beer with the neighbors, the synth I ordered arrives. And a day early, too (this is beginning to sound like one of those “My steak is too juicy and my lobster too buttery” kind of complaints)! The synth in \[…\] The post My new synth arrived: The M-VAVE FM-1 appeared first on Global Nerdy .