There's a heavy police (@TampaPD) presence outside MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa tonight. According to @MacDill_AFB, a threat prompted an evacuation of the MacDill Inn as a precaution.
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NEW: More than 100 Lithia residents spoke out against a proposed 280-home residential community during a @HillsboroughFL commission meeting.
Commissioner @JoshuaWostal tells @FOX13News the county should focus on lower-density development rather than trying to prevent growth.
“We want this to be our home," — @kenbabby.
UPDATE: @RaysBaseball⚾️took their pitch for a $2.3 billion ballpark to the Drew Park community last night.
Neighbors voiced concerns to @FOX13News about possible displacement, while supporters highlighted the economic benefits.
WATCH: @MayorKenWelch, former Florida Gov. @CharlieCrist and three other mayoral candidates squared off during a debate last night.
Candidates clashed over @StPeteFL's issues, as a familiar face from @FOX13News was one of the moderators.
Austria's team hotel for the FIFA World Cup is the five-star Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara.
Algeria's hotel: The DoubleTree in Lawrence, Kansas.
“Disappointed and sad for these kids.”
NEW: Players, parents and coaches are devastated after league leaders voted to dissolve their high school hockey🏒 team made up of students from three Tampa private schools.
@FOX13News found out why Vinik Sports Group made this decision.
BREAKING: At least 10 homes have been evacuated as firefighters battle a brush fire near @CityofVeniceFL.
The fire has burned 41 acres with no injuries reported as @scgovEOC and @FLForestService crews remain on scene.
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UPDATE: The brush fire is 100% contained after burning 24 acres, according to the Sarasota County Fire Department (@scgovEOC).
No homes were damaged, as the Florida Forest Service (@FLForestService) tells @FOX13News their crews will monitor hot spots overnight.
NEW: After 16 years in downtown @StPeteFL, Red Mesa Cantina has closed its doors.
Its parent company filed for bankruptcy, as customers tell @FOX13News they're sad to see it go.
“It's not affordable for a friendly.”
NEW: More than 50,000 seats are up for grabs ahead of next Saturday's @England vs. @NZ_Football friendly @RJStadium.
Several soccer⚽️fans tell @FOX13News ticket prices are tough to justify ahead of the #FIFAWorldCup.
“It's their property, they can do whatever they want.”
NEW: Hundreds packed a workshop as questions swirled about @Scientology's role in the future of downtown @MyClearwater.
Developers tell @FOX13TampaBay roughly $350 million in redevelopment is on the table.
WATCH: Hundreds have gathered inside the Clearwater Main Library as questions swirl about the future of downtown @MyClearwater.
Proposed projects tied to @Scientology-owned properties could bring a roughly $350 million investment downtown.
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“That is a modern marvel.”
WATCH: A @PinellasGov home is sitting 25 feet in the air on wooden supports.
The builders gave @FOX13News a behind-the-scenes look at this massive engineering project.
“Ensuring their names and their legacies carry on.”
WATCH: Veterans, families and friends gathered in @MyClearwater on #MemorialDay 🇺🇸 for Honor Fest.
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NEW: @CityofTampa Council voted 4-3 to keep the proposed @RaysBaseball ballpark deal alive on Thursday.
Meanwhile, some local leaders called the $180 million agreement a swing and a miss for taxpayers tonight on @FOX13News.
WATCH: Sarasota residents packed a meeting over the future of the former Gulf Gate Golf Course.
Sarasota County (@SRQCountyGov) is trying to buy the 49-acre property.
However, attorneys for the developer tell @FOX13News they plan to break ground on 106 homes in October.
NEW @FOX13News: A piece of Ground Zero returned to @sarasotaschools, arriving at Emma E. Booker Elementary School as part of the @Tunnel2Towers national remembrance tour.
The school is where President George W. Bush first found out America🇺🇸was under attack on 9/11.
WATCH: A steel beam from the World Trade Center with @Tunnel2Towers has arrived at Emma E. Booker Elementary School in @sarasotaschools.
Nearly 25 years ago, this was the school where President George W. Bush learned America was under attack on 9/11.
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