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Hillsborough Sheriff's Office sends message on celebratory gunfire

Hillsborough Sheriff's Office sends message on celebratory gunfire

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Spring and Summer months- they bring sizzling sunshine and lots to celebrate, but Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office recently requested residents to keep saftey in mind, too.

 

In an official release sent Wednesday, HCSO said a key way to keep it safe is to curb celebratory gunfire and practice responsible gun use.

Read their request word-for-word:

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Section of MacDill Ave to close in both directions Monday, May 6

Section of MacDill Ave to close in both directions Monday, May 6

Tampa, Florida-- South Tampa residents who frequently use MacDill Avenue may be affected by repairs scheduled  to begin Monday, May 6. 

According to the director of the city's Wastewater Department, the road will be closed in both directions between Heiter Street and Collins Street as crews perform system repairs. Marked local detours will be in place as a reminder, but commuters may want to plan an alternate route that morning, or allow for extra travel time.

Crews will be on site as early as 8 a.m.

Day of Discovery at aquarium

Day of Discovery at aquarium

Tampa, Florida -- The Florida Aquarium, in partnership with the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (C.A.R.D.) USF, is hosting a Day of Discovery event.

This event is an opportunity for those families with sensory disabilities like Autism, to experience the Aquarium in a way that is just for them between the hours of 8:00 a.m and 9:30 a.m on Saturday, May 3. 

Hillsborough County seeks public feedback on its Draft Strategic Plan

Hillsborough County seeks public feedback on its Draft Strategic Plan

Hillsborough County, Florida -- After three months of public input and five months of planning workshops, research and retreats, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners has created their draft Strategic Plan for the County.

Residents are encouraged to review the draft Strategic Plan and give their comments on the Plan through the Strategic Plan blog, via email or phone by May 14. The County Commission will take their final vote on the Plan at their regular Board meeting on May 15.

JFK's 1963 visit to Tampa revisited

TAMPA, Florida (AP) - A writer is gathering memorabilia, photos and firsthand accounts of President Kennedy's Nov. 18, 1963 trip to Tampa for a documentary, book and museum exhibit.

The Tampa Tribune reports that Lynn Marvin Dingfelder is doing the project to honor Kennedy and his visit to the area - not about his assassination in Dallas, four days after the Tampa visit.

Tampa Yankees Pink Out Night Saturday, May 4

Tampa Yankees Pink Out Night Saturday, May 4

The Tampa Yankees and The Container Store will team up in the fight against Breast Cancer as they host "Pink Out Night" on Saturday, May 4th, at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Gates open at 5:00pm, and the Tampa Yankees will take on the Clearwater Threshers at 6:00pm. There will be pre-game activities for all fans and a post game fireworks show sponsored by Bright House Networks.

Hillsborough County Libraries celebrating National Pet Week

Hillsborough County Libraries celebrating National Pet Week

Hillsborough County, Florida-- National Pet Week at the libraries this week. Several branches have festivities planned.

They sent over all of the details in the release below:

In celebration of National Pet Week, also known as Be Kind To Animals Week, May 5 - 12, Hillsborough County Animal Services is partnering with Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative for an adult lecture series called Save A Life - Foster A Shelter Pet.