Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team.
It's Friday, which means we've nearly made it through the week. To celebrate, our Good Morning Tampa Bay crew hit the road to explore Town 'n' Country this morning as part of our biweekly community show. The unincorporated area of Tampa stretches from the airport west to the Upper Tampa Bay coastline and south to Rocky Point. During our time, we learned about the community's identity, checked out the local culinary scene, and even visited a place where you can drive a Corvette on the water. We love connecting with all different communities in Tampa Bay; Who knows, maybe we'll come to your neighborhood next.
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News to Know
- Polk County commissioners to discuss potential impact of property tax cut: Polk County commissioners will discuss the potential impact of Florida’s proposed property tax amendment during a work session Friday, as local governments across the state prepare for the possibility of reduced property tax revenue.
US prepared to hold Strait of Hormuz 'indefinitely', Hegseth says: While President Trump maintains that the U.S. controls the key waterway, Iran alleges it is in control and is making public demands to open it.
WFTS- Child rape survivor settles negligence lawsuit after police 'purged' evidence in 1990 sexual battery case: Liz Bradshaw was sexually assaulted at 11 years old. More than 30 years later, she discovered the Melbourne Police Department never arrested her attacker and destroyed the evidence.
- Town 'n' Country: Tampa's diverse, tight-knit community that prefers to fly under the radar: Town 'n' Country is an unincorporated area of Tampa that stretches from the airport west to the Upper Tampa Bay coastline and south to Rocky Point.
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Today's Weather Outlook
Expect another hot and humid day. Meteorologist Jason Adams says another heat advisory is in place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Here are the current traffic conditions across Tampa Bay
Things to Do this Friday, Aug. 14
- Catch “The Not-So-True Story of Cinderella Part 2,” a playful stage production that puts a different spin on the classic fairy tale.
- When: 8 p.m.
- Where: James McCabe Theater
- Cost: $25
- Watch the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Baltimore Orioles at a Major League Baseball matchup in Tampa.
- When: 7:10 .m.
- Where: Tropicana Field
- Cost: $27
- See “The Gods of Comedy,” a theater performance inspired by Greek mythology and modern-day satire.
- When: 8 p.m.
- Where: Carrollwood Players Theatre
- Cost: $28
