Attracts divers from all over the world. It is entirely different. The intricacies can be navigated safely but only by highly trained divers. Over the past 30 years at least 10 divers have died while exploring here including Patrick Peacock and Chris Rittenmeyer the men that were found dead this morning. The danger has steps up to 200 feet can sometimes cause the unexpected. For the new people it is nitrogen narcosis. You have a lack of judgment. You lose some inhibition. For some people they may freeze up and do a whiteout. The Wildlife Management area closed off the eagles next section partly because of safety concerns and after some underwater network some have called for it to be closed again. Cave diving enthusiasts say they know the sport carries a risk and they think the natural wonders should be open. They can be very safe and enjoyable. There are no formal talks of shutting down the area in fact after the investigation wraps up it should be back open for visitors. Kera mashek
Shes calling it the tampa apology tour. Comedian amy schmuer cant seem to get our city off her mind. Last night while performing at Madison Square garden in new york. She read a letter. To the people of tampa. Fox 13s Shayla Reaves joins us now from amalie arena where schumer caused some controversy at her performance over the weekend. vanessa imagine driving and seeing a snake crawl our from under the hood. And across your windshield. That was a reality for one clearwater man. Engine onto the hood. He says this happened on his way home from work monday along us 19. Mokwa thinks it may have gotten there over the weekend when he went kyayaking at weeki wachi. But lucky for him, the snake seemed just as eager to get away. As he was to see it leave his hood. Mockwa kept his cool during all this and pulled into the closes parking lot to get some picturs. While doing so the snake dissapeared, out of sight. Mockwa says theres a chance the snake is still in his car. But hes not too worried, a
Reporter tow Truck Drivers know the risk. The racing 90 Miles Per Hour down the interstate and youre right there. Every one of us out here jumped on the wac of the back of the truck more times than you can count pause we dont want to get hit. Reporter despite the possible danger they love to do this job. Were here taking care of maybe your grandmother or your father or some friend of yours, move over. Reporter ginger darling organized sundays ride for troy mcguire. They rode past the site where he was killed. When i see this, its very emotional. Because it goes to show you were competitors but were family. Reporter some of these drivers never even met troy. But several like josh worked aiming long side him. If alongside him. If he seen you in a bad mood, he would Say Something and make you laugh and he would not leave you alone until he see you laugh. Reporter but now his laughter is gone after being hit by a driver. Tow truck operators hope his death will encourage people to obey the
We have construction happening here on the sunshine skyway. This is the southbound lanes. Traffic is light this morning so not really causing major issues. You will run into flashing lights out there. Shay . Things are looking good janelle. We have dry conditions. So, hopefully that will help with your morning drive. We have temperatures that are just a little bit higher than what they were yesterday morning. 62 degrees in tampa right now. 54 in temple terrace. Lutz at 53. Its still cool out there and chilly to the north in Citrus County with a temperature of 48. Homosassa at 50 degrees. As we work through the day, there will be lots of sunshine in store. That will help to warm us up. 73 by noon. And 81 as the high today. Rain unlikely. I will let you know how long that will last coming up in the sevenday forecast. Deiah . Thanks, shay. One minute after 5 00. The final push before voters go to the polls. Hillary clinton and donald trump will spend a lot of time and money in our state o
First at 9 00, democracy 2016. Ballots are being cast. Early voting has started in most bay area counties. James tully joins us at a polling sight in Hillsborough County. What kind of turnout are you seeing . Remember. Anyone registered to vote can vote early. We are here at the jimmy b. Keel library. This is where the supervisor of Elections Office told us would be one of the busier sites. Since 7 00 a. M. We have seen a steady stream of voters in and out. We havent done a head count but its steady. No secret that both president ial candidates have been suffering from low Favorability Ratings the last 12 months. While we wait to see how the early voting turnout compares to the last election, christian leaders are concerned. Its estimated 25 million same could happen this year. Almost everyone we spoke with this morning thinks turnout will be high with good reason. I cant think of an election in the recent past that i have been more concerned about in making sure my involve is cast and