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  1. @JonnyTorres Poynter Institute, St. Petersburg @Poynter
  2. Spent most of the afternoon making final slides for my @TedxPoynter talk on Friday. Excited to talk w/others about the future of journalism.
  3. ST. PETE/GULFPORT: Fire Dept called to 19th Ave S near 47th St.
  4. GAS PRICES: Average in Tampa Bay = $3.38/gal (compared to $3.75/gal one month ago and $3.70/gal one year ago)
  5. SARASOTA: Crash w/roadblock on Fruitville Rd @ Dog Kennel Rd
  6. BRANDON: Accident w/injuries reported on Brandon Blvd/60 @ Lithia Pinecrest Rd
  7. HAINES CITY: Crash w/injuries but no roadblock on Polk City Rd @ CR-557
  8. I-75 TAMPA: Accident SB 75 north of I-4 blocking right lane. Tow truck just arriverd. No delays!
  9. I-75 TAMPA: Accident reported SB 75 just south of Fowler, but it's all quiet on my traffic cams.
  10. I-75 MANATEE CO: Crash reported NB at MM 226, about two miles north of US-301. No roadblock per initial call.
  11. MANATEE CO: Crash on SR-62/Wauchula Rd @ CR-39 in Bowling Green. No roadblock reported.
  12. TROPICAL STORM BERYL: In #Jacksonville, high winds affecting bridges & roadways. Matthews & Wonderwood bridges CLOSED in both directions.
  13. I-4 POLK CO: My #traffic cameras along the I-4 corridor in Eastern Polk Co - near US-27 - showing some rain there.
  14. DOWNTOWN TAMPA: Selmon Expressway REL (reversible lanes) open EB toward Brandon until 6AM Tuesday for #MemorialDay.
  15. BRANDON UPDATE: Per photog on scene, a large oak tree fell across Kingsway Rd, blocking it between Sadie & Morgan. Use Parsons.
  16. @jimmyamusic Awww thank you! I'm not supposed to wear print on air, but I figured I could break the rules today. :)
  17. BUS SCHEDULES FOR #MemorialDay: @GOHART local bus routes on Saturday schedule. @PSTA on holiday/Sunday schedule. SCAT not operating.
  18. TEMPLE TERRACE: HCSO has referred a crash on 56th St N near Busch Blvd/Bullard Pkwy to TT PD.
  19. BRANDON: Kingsway Ave blocked between Sadie & Morgan, north of Brandon Blvd/SR-60, due to branches in the road. Use Parsons.
  20. TORNADO WARNING EASTERN MANATEE COUNTY UNTIL 400 AM. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A TORNADO NEAR MYAKKA CITY.