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Increasing odds of tropical development in the Gulf are being monitored, with a potential tropical depression expected to form early next week. The article highlights three areas of interest, particularly a disturbance in the northwestern Caribbean Sea, while noting that conditions for two other systems in the central Atlantic are less favorable.
Construction on the new Howard Frankland Bridge is progressing well, with the project expected to be completed soon. This new span of Interstate 275 will connect Tampa and St. Petersburg, and it is set to be the largest bridge in Florida by square footage, enhancing traffic flow in the region.
Metallica is extending its M72 world tour into a third year, with two new shows scheduled in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium on June 6 and June 8, 2025. The tour will feature an upgraded stage and performances by notable artists such as Pantera and Limp Bizkit. Tickets will be available for purchase starting September 27, 2024.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported that major tech companies are collecting and selling consumer data without providing adequate privacy protections, particularly affecting children and teens. This report stems from an earlier FTC order requiring nine companies to disclose their data practices, revealing widespread data sharing and insufficient data deletion practices.
An 18-year-old in St. Petersburg was hospitalized with serious injuries following a hit-and-run accident on Thursday afternoon. The police are actively searching for the driver of the sedan involved in the crash, which occurred at the intersection of 54th Avenue North and 12th Street.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has blamed the United States for the recent surge in cartel violence in Sinaloa, which has resulted in at least 30 deaths over the past week. The violence is attributed to a power struggle between two factions of the Sinaloa cartel, exacerbated by the recent capture of a key cartel leader.
President Joe Biden, during a speech at the Economic Club of Washington, highlighted significant economic progress made under his administration, attributing it to a "new economic playbook" developed in response to challenges inherited from former President Trump. He emphasized that while progress has been made, there is still much work to do, particularly in light of the upcoming presidential election.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the Senate will intervene to prevent a government shutdown after the House of Representatives rejected House Speaker Mike Johnson's funding plan. Schumer's statement follows significant opposition from both Democrats and some Republicans, highlighting the urgency as Congress has less than two weeks to resolve the issue.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine provided an update on health care and security in Springfield, Ohio, during a press conference on September 19, 2024. He announced the opening of a new mobile health clinic and addressed concerns regarding recent bomb threats and divisive rhetoric surrounding local immigration issues.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day was observed with a ceremony at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital in Pinellas County, Florida, honoring those who have been prisoners of war and those still missing in action. The event highlighted the ongoing plight of nearly 1,600 Americans unaccounted for from the Vietnam War, as shared by veteran David Miller, who organized a missing man table to symbolize the sacrifices made.