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WRESTLEMANIA WEATHER: CROWD SEEKS SHELTER AS STORMS SOAK RAYMOND JAMES
You might want to have a rain jacket as rain is possible. - Dale Greenstein

SAFETY IS PRIORITY FOR WRESTLEMANIA THIS WEEKEND
Extra law enforcement is being brought in, and COVID safety protocols will be observed - Ashley Paul

IT'S A WEEKEND OF FIRSTS FOR WRESTLEMANIA IN TAMPA
Wrestling superstars Drew McIntyre and Bianca Belair are planning to make history this weekend at WrestleMania. It starts Saturday. - Tim Wronka

5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT AQUATICA ORLANDO'S RIPTIDE RACE
The new dueling racer attraction in now open. - Allison Walker

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: TREASURE COAST OFFERS MORE THAN JUST TREASURE
The Treasure Coast is rich with history ... and treasure. - Caitlin Wilson

WITH WRESTLEMANIA IN TOWN, INDEPENDENT PROMOTIONS LOOK TO CASH IN
It’s part of the tradition. - Tim Wronka

SBA TEMPORARILY CLOSES PORTAL FOR GRANTS TO LIVE VENUE OPERATORS
The agency is working to ensure technical issues are resolved - Spectrum News Staff

FLORIDA STATE FAIR OFFERING $20 THREE-DAY PASSES STARTING FRIDAY
Get yours before they're gone. - Scott Harrell

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: ENJOYING A TASTY RIVERFRONT TOUR
Riverfront Gondola Tours partners with Casa Sensei for a tasty adventure. - Caitlin Wilson

LET THE MANIA BEGIN! TAMPA BEGINS WELCOMING DIE-HARD WRESTLING FANS
About 25,000 will be at Raymond James Stadium each night. - Tim Wronka

SUPER BOWL MVP TOM BRADY VISITS DISNEY WORLD
The Tampa Bay Bucs quarterback spent Monday at Galaxy's Edge. - Ashley Carter

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO SEEKING DANCERS FOR HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS
The event will run September 3-October 31. - Ashley Carter

NEW RUNDISNEY VIRTUAL SERIES PAYS TRIBUTE TO “THE LION KING”
The virtual event will include three different 5Ks. - Ashley Carter

DEPUTIES: LOUISIANA MAN ARRESTED AT DISNEY SPRINGS AFTER REFUSING TEMPERATURE CHECK
Kelly Sills, 47, is scheduled to appear in court Monday on a charge of trespass. - Mark Boxley

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: WORLD'S LARGEST MAN-MADE GATOR LIVES AT JUNGLE ADVENTURES
The park also is home to the 200-foot-long Swampy. - Caitlin Wilson

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: TREKKING THROUGH RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK
Rainbow Springs State Park has a rich history. - Caitlin Wilson

COMMUNITY REMEMBERS LONGTIME TAMPA RADIO PERSONALITY TEDD WEBB
His family made the announcement Tuesday. Webb went into hospice care last week. - Spectrum News Staff

CHEF'S KITCHEN: EASTER BRUNCH IDEAS FROM CHEF DAVID HACKETT
Here are some Easter egg brunch ideas. - Allison Walker

LIFE IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS: WINDOW WASHER'S HUMOROUS OUTLOOK
Nick Karras, a window-washing gardener in Bradenton, is leaning on a humorous outlook on life as he waits for the end of the pandemic. - Virginia Johnson

KISSIMMEE PASTOR EARNS SPOT ON "THE VOICE"
Jose Figueroa has been holding a mic since he was 3 years old. - Stephanie Bechara

FLORIDA MANATEE FESTIVAL UNDERWAY IN CITRUS COUNTY
The festival usually brings thousands of people to Crystal River. - Katya Guillaume

BUSCH GARDENS ADDS MORE CONCERTS TO FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
The additional concerts mean concerts will also take place on Sundays in the month of April. - Ashley Carter

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: LIPIZZAN STALLIONS PUT ON MAJESTIC SHOW
Herrmanns' Royal Lipizzan Stallions ranch carries on a family tradition. - Caitlin Wilson

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: TAKING A RIVERBOAT CRUISE ON THE ST. JOHNS RIVER
Explore St. Johns River while learning its history. - Caitlin Wilson

WWE MOVING WRESTLING SHOWS FROM TROPICANA FIELD TO YUENGLING CENTER
After a four-month run at Tropicana Field, WWE is moving its Monday Night Raw show to the Yuengling Center at USF. - Spectrum News Staff

10 TAMPA BAY OUTDOOR DAY TRIPS TO TAKE BEFORE SUMMER
Get outside before it gets too hot. - Scott Harrell

FLORIDA STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES 2021 ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP
From a demolition derby to animal races, this year has it all. - Scott Harrell

9 QUESTIONS WITH... TAMPA MUSICIAN AND BOOKER MARK WARREN
He's a veteran local guitarist and the man to know to play one of Tampa's hippest venues. - Scott Harrell

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: BARTOW'S UNFILTERED SERVES COFFEE, CREATIVITY
You'll find familiar sounds inside a weathered building in Bartow that houses Unfiltered Coffee. - Caitlin Wilson

CHASCO FIESTA SCRAPPED AGAIN, BUT NATIVE AMERICAN POW WOW RETURNS
It's the second year in a row the iconic event was canceled. - Tim Wronka

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: BONNET HOUSE MUSEUM & GARDENS
Bonnet House is open for limited house and ground tours. - Caitlin Wilson

CHEF'S KITCHEN: NEW PUNJAB INDIAN RESTAURANT BRINGS LIFE TO CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Find out how to make chicken tikka masala. - Allison Walker

LIFE IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS: HORROR FILMMAKER SAW INCREASE IN WORK DURING PANDEMIC
For a decade, Sean Donahue has bathed in the gore and the glow of horror movie making, along with organizing the Tampa Bay Screams Horror Convention. - Virginia Johnson

A TIKI BAR BOAT IS LIKE A VACATION IN OUR BEAUTIFUL BACKYARD
What says “St. Pete” more than a day spent on the water? - Ashley Paul

LIFE IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS: WOMAN FINDS SUCCESS IN NANNY, SWIM COACH SERVICE DURING THE PANDEMIC
When Shannon Foreman lost her job, she enacted her business plan for a nanny swim service. - Virginia Johnson

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART’S NEW EXHIBIT DAZZLES
The new exhibit is the acclaimed Glasstree. - Caitlin Wilson

BUSCH GARDENS’ NEW GIRAFFE BAR TO OPEN THIS MONTH
A soft opening is scheduled for March 19. - Ashley Carter

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: TAKE FLIGHT AT FLAMINGO GARDENS
Flamingo Gardens has more than just birds. - Caitlin Wilson

LIFE IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS: PERSONAL SHOPPER STARTS OWN BUSINESS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF HER CLIENTS
Tameka Fountaine's personal shopping business became a lifeline for people trying to survive a pandemic. - Virginia Johnson

TAMPA FILM CREWS WEIGH IN ON HOW TO ATTRACT MORE PRODUCTIONS
Tampa Bay Filmmakers and production crews say they are beginning to see business pick up again. - Fadia Patterson

SWAN AND DOLPHIN TO HOLD SPRING EDITION OF FOOD & WINE CLASSIC
The event will be held in April. - Ashley Carter

WRESTLEMANIA 37 TICKETS GO ON SALE NEXT TUESDAY
Pro wrestling's signature event returns to Tampa in April. - Spectrum News Staff

FLORAL CITY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL KICKS OFF IN CITRUS COUNTY
Despite rain and humidity, Saturday's event was well attended. - Katya Guillaume

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: RACERS START THEIR ENGINES AT SEBRING RACEWAY
The Sebring International Raceway has a lot of history. - Caitlin Wilson

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: FIND SOME LAUGHS, HISTORY AT NATIONAL COMEDY HALL OF FAME
The National Comedy Hall of Fame is filled with history. - Caitlin Wilson

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESUMES CONSTRUCTION ON EPIC UNIVERSE
The restart will take several months to ramp up to full speed as the company reassembles teams and workers, it said. - Ashley Carter

CHEF’S KITCHEN: THE WHARF'S SIGNATURE OYSTERS, ABITA SHRIMP
There is a lot of taste in the Wharf's oyster and shrimp dish. - Allison Walker

LIFE IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS: LONGTIME TAMPA CHEF DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER
Bailey is a longtime chef, caterer, foodie consultant, and radio host in the Tampa Bay area. - Virginia Johnson

BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMER TRACY MCGRADY OPENS SPORTS-STYLED RESTAURANT IN LAKELAND
Tracy McGrady is a seven time NBA All-Star and Auburndale native who is investing in his hometown community. - Ashonti Ford

DISNEY MOVES LARGE "HARMONIOUS" RING ONTO EPCOT LAGOON
Work on the new nighttime spectacular at Epcot has reached another milestone. - Ashley Carter

CRYING IN MY CAR: FORMER TEACHER HELPING CURRENT ONES LAUGH DURING PANDEMIC
Devin Siebold left teaching after the pandemic broke out to focus on his comedy career full-time, but he is gearing his humor toward classroom life. - Laurie Davison

VOLCANO BAY WELCOMES BACK VISITORS AFTER SEASONAL CLOSURE
The park is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or until pandemic-related capacity is reached - Spectrum News Staff

"NOMADLAND," "BORAT," "THE CROWN" HEADLINE BICOASTAL GLOBES
The show was hosted by Tina Fey, who was in New York, and Amy Poehler, who was in Los Angeles. - Associated Press

LIVE UPDATES: 78TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS PRESENTED; NOMADLAND WINS BEST DRAMA FILM; ANDRA DAY WINS BEST LEAD ACTRESS
Follow along for all the highlights as they happen during Sunday's ceremony. - Spectrum News Staff

LADY GAGA'S DOGS RECOVERED SAFELY
Lady Gaga’s representative and detectives confirmed the identity of the dogs. - Associated Press

LIVE MUSIC COMES — SAFELY — TO BUSCH GARDENS FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL IN TAMPA
What pairs well with Sugar Ray? - Scott Harrell

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: TAKE AN AIRBOAT TOUR TO EXPLORE THE EVERGLADES
Get to see the swamps and wildlife that the Everglades have to offer. - Caitlin Wilson

LADY GAGA'S DOG WALKER SHOT, FRENCH BULLDOGS STOLEN IN LA
The singer is offering a $500,000 reward. - Associated Press

CEO: PORT CANAVERAL CRUISES "IN THE HANDS OF THE CDC" AS COVID-19 PANDEMIC CONTINUES
Port officials say they have experienced a $14 million loss just since October. - Greg Pallone

JOBSITE THEATER'S HILARIOUS, PROFANE 'HAND TO GOD' NOT SAFE FOR KIDS, THE EASILY OFFENDED
It's a puppet show, but it's really not. - Scott Harrell

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: DINOSAURS INVADE LEU GARDENS
Leu Gardens has a dinosaur problem. - Caitlin Wilson

SPRINGSTEEN FINED FOR DRINKING IN PARK; DWI, RECKLESS DRIVING CHARGES DROPPED
Bruce Springsteen pleaded guilty Wednesday to drinking alcohol in a national park after a prosecutor dropped drunken and reckless driving charges. - Ryan Chatelain

DESANTIS ORDERS FLAGS FLOWN AT HALF STAFF FOR RUSH LIMBAUGH
The order is not statewide. - Dale Greenstein

HILLARY CLINTON, LOUISE PENNY CO-WRITING MYSTERY NOVEL
One of the world's better known fans of mystery novels, Hillary Rodham Clinton, is now writing one. - Associated Press

ST. PETE BEACH RANKED NO. 1 IN U.S. BY TRIPADVISOR
The beach also landed at No. 5 worldwide. - Scott Harrell

DISNEY WORLD PASSHOLDERS CAN PICK UP THIS DONALD DUCK MAGNET
The complimentary magnet is being given out during the week. - Ashley Carter

“LOCALTOPIA” BRINGS HOPE TO ST. PETERSBURG VENDORS
Despite the pandemic, organizers pulled off the event which showcases Bay Area vendors. - Tim Wronka

"KIMYE" IS NO MORE: KARDASHIAN FILES TO DIVORCE WEST
The couple has been married for six-and-a-half years. - Associated Press

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: FORT LAUDERDALE CAN BE EXPLORED BY WATER TAXI
Tour allows visitors to see the area at their own pace - Caitlin Wilson

TAMPA ROCK BAND THINKS THEIR NEW SINGLE COULD ATTRACT TOURISTS TO FLORIDA
The song is titled “Sunshine State.” - Mitch Perry

DOLLY PARTON ASKS TENNESSEE LEGISLATORS TO PULL BILL ERECTING STATUE IN HER HONOR
Democratic Rep. John Mark Windle introduced legislation that would place a statue of Parton in the state’s Capitol. - Rachel Tillman

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: JACKSONVILLE’S MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY ALLOWS YOU TO EXPLORE
Jacksonville’s Museum of Science and History offers different exhibits. - Caitlin Wilson

"MOVIE THEATER OF THE FUTURE" OPENING IN WESLEY CHAPEL
The new Grove Theater, Bistro and Entertainment Complex, is renovated from the old Cobb Theater in Wesley Chapel. - Tim Wronka

DEMI LOVATO REVEALS SHE HAS BRAIN DAMAGE FROM 2018 OVERDOSE
The 28-year-old singer had three strokes and a heart attack, leaving her with physical limitations. - Associated Press

CHEF’S KITCHEN: CHICKEN TORTA & SHRIMP TACO BY LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
Enjoy the tastes of chicken torta and shrimp taco. - Allison Walker

PIRATE INVASION OF TAMPA CALLED OFF: GASPARILLA 2021 CANCELED AMID PANDEMIC
The iconic Tampa pirate invasion had originally been postponed to April. - Josh Rojas

NICKI MINAJ'S FATHER KILLED BY HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER, POLICE SAY
Police are asking any witnesses to the fatal crash to come forward. - Associated Press and Spectrum News Staff

PHILANTHROPIST GIVES LADIES MINK LASHES FOR VALENTINES DAY
Sunday was Valentine’s Day, and one Florida man spent it making women feel special by sending them home with mink eyelashes. - Ashonti Ford

DUCHESS OF SUSSEX EXPECTING 2ND CHILD, A SIBLING FOR ARCHIE
A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed the news on Valentine's Day. - Associated Press

FLORAL SHOPS SEEING DECLINING VALENTINE'S DAY BUSINESS AMIDST PANDEMIC
Lack of product is no issue, but lack of customers is for Bay Area floral shops on Valentine's Day weekend. - Ashley Paul

SINGER RICKY MARTIN JOINS EFFORTS TO BUILD PULSE MEMORIAL
Singer Ricky Martin will be a spokesman for the foundation that is building the Pulse memorial and museum. - Associated Press

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE APOLOGIZES TO BRITNEY SPEARS, JANET JACKSON AMID DOCUMENTARY BACKLASH
The apology came in the wake of an explosive New York Times' documentary entitled "Framing Britney Spears." - Rachel Tillman

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: IT’S THE SURVIVAL OF THE … SLOWEST
The exhibit looks at some of the slowest animals. - Caitlin Wilson

JAZZ ICON CHICK COREA PASSES AWAY AT 79
Corea passed away from a rare form of cancer, a post on his official Facebook page reads. - Spectrum News Staff

NEW PIRATE-THEMED SHOW AT LEGOLAND FEATURES STUNTS ON WATER
Athletes perform wakeboarding, barefoot-skiing, and fly-boarding stunts - Ashley Carter

GINA CARANO FIRED FROM "MANDALORIAN," DROPPED BY AGENCY AMID OUTRAGE OVER SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
Lucasfilm called her social media posts "abhorrent and unacceptable" - Spectrum News Staff & Associated Press

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: A LITTLE SLEIGHT OF HAND AT MUSEUM OF ILLUSION
Each illusion has a fun and strange twist. - Caitlin Wilson

HUSTLER PUBLISHER LARRY FLYNT DIES AT 78
Flynt's nephew, Jimmy Flynt Jr., told The Associated Press that Flynt died Wednesday of heart failure at his Hollywood Hills home in Los Angeles. - Associated Press

CAROLE KING, JAY-Z, DEVO, TINA TURNER HEADLINE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME 2021 NOMINEES
Nearly half of the nominees are led by women. - Lydia Taylor

TAMPA DANCER MAKES HISTORY AS SUPER BOWL HALFTIME’S FIRST DISABLED PERFORMER
Joshua Felder's TikTok dance routines got him noticed by the NFL. - Gabrielle Arzola

LONGEST-REIGNING ORIGINAL SUPREME MARY WILSON DIES AT 76
The cause of her death has not been released. - Associated Press

SUPER BOWL EVE BUSY, OFTEN MASKLESS IN TAMPA
Revelers in Ybor City ignore mandates to celebrate the Big Game. - Scott Harrell

PIRATE SHIP LASER SHOW LIGHTS UP TAMPA ON SUPER BOWL WEEKEND
There’s plenty of space to spread out and watch the spectacular display. - Dale Greenstein

A QUIET RADIO ROW BROADCASTS FROM TAMPA
It’s a lot different than in years past. - Tim Wronka

LIFE IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS: MISSING OUT ON MILLIONS
It’s the plight of so many restaurants and venues during this Super Bowl week as the pandemic continues to make gathering in large crowds dangerous. - Virginia Johnson

OSCAR WINNER, "SOUND OF MUSIC" STAR CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER DIES
Christopher Plummer whose prolific career spanned over seven decades, died Friday, according to his talent agent. - Associated Press

SUPER BOWL 2021 VS 2003: TVS NOW COMPARED TO TVS BACK THEN
The look and price of home TVs are strikingly different compared to when people last watched the Bucs play in the Super Bowl in 2003. - Tim Wronka

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: SIGHTSEEING KAMPONG’S BOTANICAL GARDEN
Check out the Kampong, a botanical garden. - Caitlin Wilson

SUPER BOWL HALFTIME ARTIST THE WEEKND TALKS ABOUT HIS LOVE OF TAMPA
Super star recording artist The Weeknd addressed reporters from a Tampa virtual news conference, and he’s got fond memories of Cigar City. - Virginia Johnson

LOCAL BUCS ANTHEM PREDICTS SUPER BOWL APPEARANCE
A must add to the Super Bowl play list is a Buccaneers anthem written by a local artist. - Erin Murray