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🌦 WEATHER

📰 Local News

⛈️Impending Weather Threat: Tampa Bay Braces for Severe Storms and Hazardous Conditions

🎖️Operation Tiger Tim: A Symbolic Gesture of Remembrance for Marine Hero

🐵Animal Welfare Goes High-Tech at Disney's Animal Kingdom

🚓Crime

👮‍♂️A Community Alert from Pasco Sheriff’s Office: Found Bull, Dade City

⛹️Sports

🏀USF Makes History with Six Players in Double Figures in 104-86 Win Over Arkansas-Pine Bluff

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This Week’s Events in the NewTampa | Wesley Chapel FL Local Area

December 14 — Christmas Movies Trivia/Ugly Sweater/ice skate, AdventHealth Center Ice - 7pm

December 15 — Candlelight Ballet: Tchaikovsky - Centro Asturiano - 630pm, 9pm

December 15 — Live Music: J2-Classic Rock Duo, Dade City Brewhse - 6p

December 16 — Breakfast w/Santa, Bubba’s 33, WC - 8am

December 16 — The Duck Hunt, Krates / B&B Theatres, WC

December 17 — Nutcracker from Tampa City Ballet, NTPAC - SOLD OUT

December 18 —

December 19 — Live Music-The Wandering Hours, The James Museum, StPete, 230pm

Impending Weather Threat: Tampa Bay Braces for Severe Storms and Hazardous Conditions

Meteorologists warn of major storms along Florida's Atlantic coast, affecting the Tampa Bay area from Thursday to Saturday.

The storms, driven by moisture from the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, are forecasted to bring dangerous beach conditions, flooding, and heavy rain, posing risks to life and property.

In the Tampa Bay area, strong winds will create boating hazards, with gusts expected to reach 30 mph or higher. The National Weather Service has issued a small craft advisory and a gale warning, advising vessels to remain in port. Windy conditions with chances of showers and thunderstorms are predicted for the area, especially towards the weekend. 

The weather conditions are expected to cause beach erosion and increase the risk of rip currents, with the possibility of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes by late Saturday into Sunday.

Operation Tiger Tim: A Symbolic Gesture of Remembrance for

Marine Hero

In a touching tribute to a fallen hero, "Operation Tiger Tim" has brought together volunteers in San Diego to refurbish the truck of the late Marine, Tim Read, for his grieving widow, Anh Read. The Reads, who resided in Wesley Chapel, Florida, were a testament to love and resilience.

Tim, a two-time Purple Heart recipient, passed away at 33 from a heart attack, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and sacrifice.

Spearheaded by Navy veteran Ed Hanson and supported by The Larry Himmel Foundation, the project has attracted a diverse team, including veterans and community members. They are meticulously restoring Tim's truck, a symbol of his enduring spirit.

This initiative not only honors Tim's memory but also offers comfort to Anh, ensuring that a piece of Tim's life remains lovingly preserved and cherished. This act of communal kindness in San Diego reflects deep respect for a Marine who selflessly served his country.

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Animal Welfare Goes High-Tech at Disney's Animal Kingdom

At Disney's Animal Kingdom in Kissimmee, Florida, a unique enrichment program is redefining animal care. The park's team creatively repurposes everyday items and utilizes advanced technology to foster natural behaviors in various species.

Gorillas recently enjoyed a special treat with edible presents, encouraging their foraging instincts. The program extends to other animals too, with warthogs and rhinos benefiting from innovative toys made from recycled materials like water jugs and fire hoses.

A highlight of the program is the use of 3D printing technology at the Conservation Station. Here, items such as artificial coconuts are crafted to stimulate foraging in gibbons and lemurs. Additionally, a sophisticated, motorized ball created for cheetahs promotes their chasing instincts. This multifaceted approach not only enriches the lives of the animals but also underscores Disney's commitment to environmental sustainability and animal welfare.

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A Community Alert from Pasco Sheriff’s Office: Found Bull, Dade City

On Dec. 13, PSO’s Agricultural Unit found a red bull, who weighs around 650 lbs., in the Bayhead Rd. area in Dade City.

If you can provide proof of ownership, please call the Non-Emergency Line at 727-847-8102, option 7 and refer to case number 23-042941 to claim your bull.

USF Makes History with Six Players in Double Figures in 104-86 Win Over Arkansas-Pine Bluff

In a historic performance, the University of South Florida men's basketball team clinched a remarkable 104-86 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff at the Yuengling Center.

For the first time in the team's history, six players – Kasean Pryor, Kobe Knox, Jayden Reid, Sam Hines Jr., Selton Miguel, and Chris Youngblood – each scored in double figures, contributing to this high-scoring game.

This win marks the 26th occasion USF has scored over 100 points in a game, a feat not achieved without overtime since 2007. The Bulls dominated from the start, initiating with an 11-2 run and maintaining a strong defense throughout the game. Their strategy led to efficient offensive plays, capitalizing on turnovers and rebounds. Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Rashad Williams led his team with 21 points, but couldn't match USF's intensity.

The Bulls' bench strength was also notable, outscoring their opponents in every game this season. This victory underlines USF's depth and teamwork, setting a new standard for the team's performance.

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