Hip-Hop star Shock G , Digital Underground rapper, has died
HipHop star Shock G has died
and last updated 2021-04-22 23:36:16-04
The Hip-Hop star Shock G has died.
Shock G, whose real name is Gregory Jacobs, grew up in Tampa. He was part of the Hip-Hop group Digital Underground and was best known for the hit song The Humpty Dance.
Digital Underground co-founder Chop Master J shared a tribute to Shock G on Instagram.
Selmon Expressway west extension opens today
Selmon Expressway west extension opens today
and last updated 2021-04-19 07:58:13-04
The Selmon Expressway west extension opens to drivers later today.
Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) announced its plan to open the elevated 1.9-mile toll lane Monday, which will provide a seamless connection and a safe transportation option for drivers traveling from Brandon to Pinellas County.
Construction of the $230 million project began in late 2018.
âThis project has been 25 years in the making, and I am thrilled itâs finally ready to open. THEA challenged our design-build team to come up with an innovative and aesthetically pleasing design that would minimize the negative effects of construction on the businesses along the Gandy corridor,â said THEA Executive Director, Joe Waggoner.
2021 Florida State Fair food, promotion days
2021 Florida State Fair food, promotion days
and last updated 2021-04-14 09:14:46-04
The 2021 Florida State Fair begins soon and in addition to the classics, the fair has a new line-up of treats you can try.
The fair opens on April 22 and runs until May 2.
Event organizers say while the event is mostly outdoors CDC and Florida Department of Health recommendations will be adhered to. That includes providing sanitation stations inside the event, requiring masks and social distancing.
This year some of the new food includes peanut butter and jelly tots; gelato nachos; deep-fried molten lava cake and a pickle pizza.
The 74-year-old woman with dementia and diabetes who went missing on Tuesday was found safe in Ybor City Wednesday afternoon after a Brandon man saw a Facebook post about her disappearance.
HCC Career Resource Centers hosting virtual job fair on Wednesday, April 14
Free job fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hillsborough Community Collegeâs Career Resource Centers will be hosting a virtual job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14.
and last updated 2021-04-13 17:28:40-04
TAMPA, Fla. â Hillsborough Community Collegeâs Career Resource Centers will be hosting a virtual job fair on Wednesday, April 14.
The free job fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for current students, alumni and the public.
The following employers will be participating in the virtual job fair: