Lydia Vazquez
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Tampa, FL, United States
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Drivers, pedestrians say they've nearly hit someone or been hit due to lack of sidewalks near US 41
People living and working in Ruskin are concerned about dangerous roads near 7th Avenue NE and US 41. → Read More
Allergies are in full bloom, pollen count on the rise
You may be feeling the effects of tree pollen right now. Juniper, Nettle and Oak trees are blooming. → Read More
Thousands of families crowd Bayshore Boulevard for the annual Children's Gasparilla Parade
The Children's Gasparilla Parade is a Tampa tradition since 1947. Thousands of families crowded Bayshore Boulevard for the all-day celebration. → Read More
Bucs hosting playoff game could mean boost in local economy
The GM of Hotel Haya in Ybor City said when the Bucs make the playoffs, hotel occupancy and restaurant reservations increase. → Read More
One Hudson farmer is going beyond to help his neighbors
We first introduced you to Bud earlier this week when he decided he would add more chickens to his roster to help combat the egg shortage. → Read More
Local and federal agencies discuss safety preparations ahead of Gasparilla
First responders will be on the water, in the air and on ground. Officers will ride on bikes and horses all throughout the parade and pirate fest. → Read More
The challenges of Dry January and advice on how to keep at it
Giving up alcohol for the entire month of January is often a popular resolution to start the new year. → Read More
Credit card balances climbed more than 15% from a year ago, the largest annual jump in more than 20 years
Inflation isn’t stopping people from opening up their wallets. Americans are racking up credit card debt even as interest rates hit a multi-decade high. → Read More
Santa Fest Tree Lighting takes on Curtis Hixon Park
"This is amazing to have all this for the kids, for the family, to get together and just bond and see Santa Clause and Mr.s Clause and get some hot cocoa, baby! You know, Christmas time!" → Read More
Passenger found with box cutter after plane headed for Tampa is diverted to Atlanta
According to TSA passengers across Florida have brought a record number of guns to its checkpoints. The year-to-date number of 700 guns is already higher than in any previous year. → Read More
Tampa Bay area Veteran gifted new car to help her family commute
Thanks to Operation Homefront and its partnerships, Shanique Wright no longer has to worry about how she’ll get around. → Read More
Tampa City Council shuts down measure to add subpoena power to citizen review board
Four out of seven city councils members voted against putting subpoena power on the ballot for voters to decide. → Read More
How to spark difficult conversations within your household about traumatic events
Traumatic events like Hurricane Ian can weigh heavy on just about anyone, especially children who may not know how to process it. → Read More
What's in a traditional 'Tampa' Cuban Sandwich?
As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to highlight a delicacy in Hispanic culture that you’ve probably tasted once or 100 times — the Cuban sandwich. → Read More
With 17,000 babies born in Hillsborough County, less than 50% enter kindergarten ready to learn
Hillsborough County is the 7th largest school district in the country but one organizations reports that less than 50% of babies born in the county enter kindergarten ready to learn. → Read More
Synthetic opioids continue to be the main driver for drug overdoses, according to the CDC
The CDC also reports that Florida is second in the nation when it comes to overdose deaths. It’s something more rural parts of the state, like Gadsden county, are dealing with for the first time. → Read More
Retail complex made of converted shipping containers opens in Wesley Chapel
Converted shipping containers are now home to several mom-and-pop restaurants and retail shops in Wesley Chapel. It’s a newer concept now open in the Tampa Bay area. → Read More
Operation Fly Formula shipments will transport the equivalent of up to 1.5 million 8-ounce bottles of three formulas
First shipment of baby formula arrives from Europe → Read More
Single moms look to room with other single moms as several shelters across Tampa Bay are at capacity
Several shelters across Tampa Bay are at capacity, and it's leaving many single moms with nowhere to turn. → Read More
Tampa Bay Lightning visit their 1,000th school
ThunderBug visited school number 1,000 hyping up hundreds of students wanting to feel like they're part of the team. → Read More