Tampa Today News: Bucs Win NFC South + St. Pete Sandbags
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Today’s weather: High 68 and low 65. Light rain.
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Top local news stories:
Manatees flock to Crystal River springs: Hundreds of manatees at Three Sister Springs were in Crystal River last Friday. The community restored the shoreline in recent years as part of an environmental project. Footage of the manatees was shared by Southwest Florida Water Management District. (wfla.com)
Tampa Bay Bucs grab NFC South title: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have clinched the NFC South title for the third time in a row after beating the Carolina Panthers 9-0 on Sunday. It is the first time time in franchise history that the Bucs have won three consecutive divisions. The Bucs are now 9-8 for the season. (nfl.com)
St. Pete keeps sandbag sites open Monday ahead of storm: St. Petersburg is opening sandbag sites on Monday ahead of potential flooding this week. The sites include Stormwater Pavement Traffic Opps HQ at 1744 9th Ave. N., Mangrove Bay Golf Course at 875 62nd Ave. NE., and Lake Maggiore Shelter Area at 3601 Dr. MLK St. S. (wtsp.com)
Clearwater Police Officer facing charges for aggravated stalking: A Clearwater Police Officer is facing charges for aggravated stalking. The officer was booked into Pasco County Jail on Sunday and is accused of sending threatening written and video messages to his girlfriend, according to Clearwater Police. The police department has launched an internal investigation and have placed the officer on leave. (wfla.com)
Florida State Fair returns Feb. 8 to Feb. 19 to Tampa: The Florida State Fair is coming back from Feb. 8 to Feb. 19 at the Florida State Fairgrounds located at 4800 US-301, Tampa. Tickets and wristbands are now available for purchase online. Some food options this year include fried spam grilled cheese, bang bang tacos, BBQ fried burritos, spicy Korean corn dogs and more. (thatsotampa.com)
Top events in Tampa:
Poetry & Jazz Night at Florida Blue Center - Clearwater. (5:30 p.m.)
Free Yoga at The Portico Cafe. (5:30 p.m.)
Tonic Duo at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood. (6 p.m.)
SBDC Hillsborough County: Business Plan Six Week Series at Entrepreneur Collaborative Center. (6 p.m.)
Hot Tonic Orchestra - Monday Night Jazz Cabaret at John C. Court Cabaret. (7:30 p.m.)
Notes:
Sunday Market St. Pete is a new farmer’s market at St. Pete High organized by Tampa Bay Markets. (baynews9.com)
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