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Issue #062: Tampa Welcomes Musgraves, Drone's Heroic Find, USF vs. Alabama Preview, Buccaneers' NFLPA Findings, & Cannabis Health Debate!
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Ted Grellner
01 Mar
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In this issue of
NewTampa | WesleyChapel Local Pulse
Local News
🎤 After Nearly a Decade, Musgraves Lights Up Tampa: Get Ready for a Night of Wonders!
💃 High-Tech Heroics: Drone Finds Young Girl in Florida's Vast Swamps
Sports
🏈 Clash of the Titans: USF Gears Up for Showdown with Alabama
🏈 Buccaneers Navigating Rough Waters: NFLPA Report Card Reveals Room for Improvement
Medical News
🚬From High Times to Heart Risks: Unpacking Cannabis' Health Cost
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March 1 — TBT Boat Show -- 3/1-3, Fls State Fairgrounds, 10am-5pm
March 2 — 54th Annual Gasparilla Festival of the Arts - 3/2-3. Julian B Lane Park, Tpa, 9am-5pm
March 2 — *Master Chorale of TB: Annelies, NTPAC, 8-10pm
March 3 — New Tpa Unplg'd: Mardi Gras - Cypress Creek Jazz Band, NTPAC, 3-5PM
March 4
March 5 — Ballet Magnificate: The Scarlet Cord, NTPAC, 7-9PM
March 6
After Nearly a Decade, Musgraves Lights Up Tampa: Get Ready for a Night of Wonders!
After a long nine-year hiatus, the acclaimed Kacey Musgraves is set to dazzle Tampa with her return. The seven-time Grammy Award-winning artist announced her 2024 "Deeper Well World Tour," spotlighting Tampa’s Amalie Arena as a key destination. Fans can mark their calendars for Friday, November 29, at 7:30 p.m., when Musgraves will grace the stage, bringing her extensive live tour to the city.
Her last performance in Tampa was back in 2015 at Tropicana Field, making this event highly anticipated. Alongside the tour news, Musgraves has released "Too Good to be True," a new track from her forthcoming fifth studio album.
Tickets are available starting March 8, with prices ranging from $35.75 to $225.75, though they may vary. For those eager to secure their spot, advance parking passes can be purchased, ensuring a seamless experience for this must-see musical extravaganza.
High-Tech Heroics: Drone Finds Young Girl in Florida's Vast Swamps
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In a daring rescue in Tampa, Florida, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office utilized drone technology to save a 5-year-old girl with autism lost in dense swamps. Equipped with thermal imaging, their drone identified her heat signature in the chilly, thick underbrush, guiding rescuers to her precise location.
This swift operation averted a looming disaster, showcasing the critical importance of integrating advanced drones in search and rescue missions.
Sheriff Chad Chronister commended the rapid, life-saving action of his team, emphasizing the transformative impact of drones in emergency response. This successful mission not only brought a young girl back to safety but also demonstrated the powerful alliance of technology and human compassion in safeguarding lives.
Clash of the Titans: USF Gears Up for Showdown with Alabama
The University of South Florida Bulls, buoyed by their recent Boca Raton Bowl victory and a successful season under Coach Alex Golesh, have unveiled their 2024 football schedule.
The highlight is a challenging game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa this September. The Bulls are set to face Bethune-Cookman and Miami in their non-conference games, with the AAC opener on September 28 at Tulane.
Notable games include a primetime clash with Memphis on October 11 and the Homecoming game against UAB on October 19. The season wraps up with a key AAC game at Rice, scheduled for either November 29 or 30, pending a TV network decision.
USF aims for a historic conference championship in a schedule filled with both promising matchups and tough competitors.
Buccaneers Navigating Rough Waters: NFLPA Report Card Reveals Room for Improvement
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers find themselves in a challenging spotlight, as the NFL Players Association's latest Team Report Cards reveal a less-than-stellar perception among players.
Despite a slight improvement, moving up from 26th to 24th in the league rankings, the Buccaneers struggle in key areas like family treatment, team travel, and ownership.
However, there are positives, with commendations in strength, conditioning, diet, and coaching. These report cards, emerging from player votes, serve as a critical guide for free agents, offering a peek into the organizational culture and operational standards of NFL teams.
The Buccaneers' stagnant progress signals a call for internal enhancements to elevate their appeal and operational excellence in the competitive NFL landscape.
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From High Times to Heart Risks: Unpacking Cannabis' Health Cost
A recent University of California study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, has unveiled concerning links between cannabis use and elevated risks of serious cardiovascular incidents, including heart attacks and strokes.
Analyzing data from over 434,000 individuals aged 18 to 74, collected via the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey from 2016 to 2020, researchers found that the frequency of cannabis consumption significantly correlates with an increased likelihood of cardiovascular problems. This association persists even in individuals who have never smoked tobacco, emphasizing the intrinsic risks of cannabis on heart health.
The study's alarming revelations come amid growing cannabis acceptance, urging a reevaluation of the substance’s perceived safety and a call for heightened public awareness regarding its potential health implications.
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