Human remains were found Sunday near Tampa Bay amid the search for missing University of South Florida doctoral student Nahida Bristy. Her roommate, Hisham Abugharbieh, is charged with the murders of Bristy and fellow student Zamil Limon, whose body was found Friday.
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A powerful storm system is bringing record-breaking rainfall, high winds, and severe thunderstorms to the East Coast, causing power outages and coastal flooding. In South Carolina's Georgetown County, dozens of motorists have been rescued from floodwaters, and residents are advised to take caution and stay informed of the latest weather updates.
On Friday, a 13-foot alligator was seen with a human body in its mouth in Largo, Florida. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office identified the body as 41-year-old Sabrina Peckham and the alligator was removed from the water and humanely killed. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the incident and is asking anyone with information to contact them. They are also reminding people to stay away from alligators and not to feed or harass them.
Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams passed away at the age of 36 on Tuesday following a construction site accident in Florida two weeks ago. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, for whom Williams played from 2004-2010, released a statement expressing their sadness at the news. His former teammates also shared their condolences on social media. Williams is survived by his 8-year-old daughter, and the family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.
Carl Nassib, former NFL player and the first active NFL player to publicly identify as gay, has announced his retirement from professional football. He shared the news in an emotional Instagram post, saying he was ready to move on to the next chapter and was grateful for the opportunity to play in the NFL. Nassib had played for the Cleveland Browns, the Las Vegas Raiders, and was a captain of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, bringing with it powerful winds and devastating flooding. The National Weather Service declared it an unprecedented event, as no major hurricanes have ever passed through the bay abutting the Big Bend. Photos of the aftermath show water-logged communities and the destruction left in the storm's wake, and emergency crews are working to restore power and clear debris.
Jacob Pursifull, a 20-year-old Louisiana man, is facing criminal charges after he was filmed breaking into Florida's Busch Gardens theme park and entering an alligator exhibit. The incident was captured on video and uploaded to social media, leading to speculation that the stunt was performed in pursuit of social media fame. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is working with local law enforcement to ensure that the individual is held accountable for his actions, emphasizing the importance of respecting wildlife and their habitats.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the community are mourning the tragic death of Arrayah Barrett, the 2-year-old daughter of Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett. Police responded to a call that a child had fallen into a pool, and Arrayah was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead. The police report stated that the incident appears to be accidental, and the Buccaneers released a statement expressing their condolences to Barrett and his family.