WAY TO GO FALLON! Spectrum Bay News 9 reporter Fallon Silcox @FallonSilcox says running ๐โโ๏ธ in the Boston Marathon has long been a dream. On Monday, she achieved it! (Photos from Cisco Barry)
Got the privilege of having @FallonSilcox join my class as we studied past inaugural addresses in preparation for today's address from President Trump. https://t.co/WrPVy7WkyF
Former residents of The Standard Apartments in Clearwater are struggling to recover from Hurricane Milton. The Whiting family lost everything, and their renters insurance didnโt cover any of the damage. Their story is on @BN9
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A Tampa familyโs home collapsed yesterday. They say it happened because roofers put materials on the roof that were too heavy, causing it to collapse. Thankfully, they all made it out safely. @BN9
https://t.co/VsmMFmWfvH
To have been nominated by President-Elect @realDonaldTrump to serve as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration is the honor of a lifetime. Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, Iโve concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration. There is more work to be done for the citizens of Hillsborough County and a lot of initiatives I am committed to fulfilling. I sincerely appreciate the nomination, outpouring of support by the American people, and look forward to continuing my service as Sheriff of Hillsborough County.
RETURN TO SCHOOL UPDATE: With the tremendous progress made yesterday through campus cleanups & restoration of power in our community, we will bring all school-based & district staff back on Wednesday, Oct. 16, to plan & prepare to welcome students to school on Thursday, Oct. 17.
First Damage- Hereโs a Quick Look at some of the damage to the Trop and a downtown crane at 400 Central Avenue.
Due to the crane, streets are closed from 1st Ave North to 1st Avenue South and 3rd St. To 5th St. Avoid this area.
#HurricaneMilton Update: ESU has concluded in the #TampaBay area. Shoulder use on I-4 and I-75 is now ONLY for emergency stopping and disabled vehicles.
Media Update:
>The Skyway Bridge is now CLOSED to all traffic.
>The Howard Frankland Bridge is now CLOSED to all traffic.
>Westbound Gandy Bridge is now CLOSED to all traffic.
>Westbound Courtney Campbell is now CLOSED to all traffic.
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Emergency Shoulder Use (ESU) has been activated for all those planning to evacuate.
The inside shoulder will be used for evacuation traffic:
I-4 eastbound: I-75 to Champions Gate
I-75 northbound: I-4 to I-10
The outside shoulder is for disabled vehicles only. Trucks and trailers are not allowed in the ESU lane. Stay safe!
Flooding in the Apollo Beach area has resulted in water damage to the South County Wastewater pump station in Hillsborough County.
Repairs will commence when floodwaters recede. The County will advise when repairs have been made and the pump station is again operational.
Just went up with @TampaPD. Weโre seeing extensive damage on Davis Islands and waterfront areas. The National Guard has activated to help with rescue efforts.
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There is now a $5,000 reward being offered for information leading to the arrest of the individual responsible for the threat. To report tips anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS or use **TIPS from your cell.
Parents, please remind your children that if they know anything, report it to #teamHCSO immediately.
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#teamHCSO has arrested Rylan Medrano, 13, a Burns Middle School student, for threatening to 'blow up' the school on social media.
HCSO's School Threat Assessment and Response Team responded to the middle school and arrested Medrano.