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'A constitutional right': Lawmakers push to restore homeowners' right to sue Citizens Property Insurance
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (1109+ words) SPRING HILL, Fla. " A Spring Hill homeowner's fight against Citizens Property Insurance over a denied vandalism claim is now helping drive legislation that could restore homeowners' rights to sue their insurer in court. Tom Luby first contacted Tampa Bay 28 anchor…...
Psychologist's advice for parents following arrest of teen in Wimauma
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (157+ words) An Emmy award-winning journalist, Wendy Ryan joined Tampa Bay 28 in April of 2003, as the evening anchor and continues to anchor the 6pm, 7pm and 11pm broadcasts. On Wednesday, the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office announced the arrest of 14-year-old Jose Pagan Jr., on terrorism…...
Retired VA Nurse shares what she learned from over 10,000 dying veterans
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (588+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " Tampa Bay anchor Wendy Ryan covers mental health stories and, over the years, has searched for free resources to help your mental well-being. Ryan recently met with a retired VA hospice nurse whose work has touched thousands of…...
The Happiness Experiment
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (112+ words) The Happiness Experiment'tampabay28.com The Happiness Experiment was started by Gary King as a way to cope with the tragedy of his son Jay's suicide Now 80 years old, Gary has made it his life mission to spread joy and happiness…...
Haines City targets illegal short-term vacation rentals with new registry
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (409+ words) HAINES CITY, Fla. " Haines City officials are stepping up enforcement on short-term vacation rentals operating illegally within city limits. For snowbirds like Jerry Gavin and his wife, short-term vacation homes are a seasonal way of life. They are currently staying…...
Tampa Bay nonprofit fights human trafficking after dark
1+ week, 2+ day ago (605+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and one local nonprofit is working on what it calls the front lines of exploitation. The HeartDance Foundation is going into places many outreach groups never go, strip clubs. Volunteers with HeartDance…...
Sarasota childcare facility using statewide movement to show why early learning is crucial
1+ week, 2+ day ago (398+ words) The Children's Movement of Florida is designating Jan. 26 as "All in for Early Learning Day." It's a day to recognize an early learning educator in your child's life, or to simply shine light on early education for kids. If you…...
Haines City seeks community input to revive Oakland business district
1+ week, 5+ day ago (214+ words) Rebecca Petit heads up Tampa Bay 28 coverage in Polk County, joining the team in December 2020. She's a native of Miami, Fla., and glad to be back in the Sunshine State. Haines City is working to revive a once robust business…...
Market in Newton to bring dietary needs, cultural preferences, household priorities: All Faiths Food Bank
1+ week, 5+ day ago (195+ words) SARASOTA, Fla. " A pilot "grocery-style-shopping" is opening up in the Newton neighborhood of Sarasota, All Faiths Food Bank announced Friday. Margie's Market by All Faiths Food Bank is described as a choice-style community market "designed to increase access to fresh,…...
Gulf Coast businesses express questions and concerns over proposed oil drilling
1+ week, 5+ day ago (401+ words) PASS-A-GRILLE BEACH, Fla. " Coastal businesses are paying particularly close attention to the new proposal to increase drilling off the Gulf Coast. Many of them think back to 2010 when the Deepwater Horizon oil spill caused devastating effects to the environment and…...