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56th Street Speed Limit Lowered

Here are a few things we thought you might like to know about, read about or better yet talk about today, Aug. 23.

Slow Down on 56th Street

The speed limit on 56th Street from Bullard Parkway to Whiteway Drive has been lowered from 45 mph to 35 mph. A message on the City of Temple Terrace website encourages motorists to be careful, watch for bicyclists, and share the road.

Ready for Some Football?

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Most Tampa Bay area high school football teams report to the gridiron for their first games since those school bells started ringing again earlier this week. What teams do you think will go all the way this season? Tell us your picks by commenting below.

Will the Culpeppers ‘Survive?’

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That’s the question fans of the Tampa Bay Bucs will be asking as they tune into “Survivor” this fall. Brad and his wife, Monica, plan to join the cast of “Survivor: Blood vs. Water” in a contest to win $1 million, according to TBO.com.

Rays Going to the Dogs?

As the Tampa Bay Rays consider locations for a new stadium, one Hillsborough County Commissioner has a suggestion that may or may not be doggone far-fetched. Victor Crist thinks the team should consider the home of the former Tampa Greyhound Track in Sulphur Springs, according to the Tampa Bay Times. What do you think about the idea?

Summer Weather Continues

Those hoping for a break from afternoon storms might be out of luck today. The National Weather Service says we have about a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon hours. On the upside, the earlier part of the day should be pretty sunny with a high in the low 90s.


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