Tuesday on News Channel 8 Today… Northeast High School’s Academy of Finance is giving students real world business experience in the classroom - students form their own companies…I’ll have their story tomorrow!
Alicia Roberts at Northeast High School
Best of Luck to all the athletes at the Winter Games… and here’s to the next round of Olympic hopefuls… like 11 year old Emma Oleck.
Listen up air travelers… more fees. Ugh!
Starting February 22nd, American Airlines passengers hoping to fly standby will have to shell out 50 bucks to the gate agent. The policy will also apply to travelers who want ot switch their flights on the day of travel.
American also announced that on flights over two hours, you’ll have to pay eight dollars for a blanket, which comes with an inflatable pillow.
Have the airlines gone too far?
I-4 WB reopened at US-301… the accident is on the shoulder but still big delays. 15 minutes from I-75 into US-301.
A fatal accident has two lanes of WB I-4 CLOSED at US-301. Drivers can use MLK Blvd as an alternate. Also, the WB I-4 off-ramp to US-301 is CLOSED along with the NB US-301 on-ramp to I-4. Stay with News Channel 8 Today for live updates on this developing scene.
For a complete guide to Gasparilla traffic including street closures, alternates routes, and hospital access, visit http://www.tampagov.net/dept_special_events_coordination/news_and_events/Gasparilla_2010/gasparilla_invasion_and_festival.asp.
Happy Gasparilla!
To find out more information on the Krewe I featured this morning on News Channel 8 Today, The Peg Leg Pirates, including how you can get involved with their 5th Annual Sporting Clay Benefit Shoot on Saturday, February 27th, visit http://www.peglegpirate.org/
Taco Bell’s new Drive-Thru Diet is just one of several popular fast food chain’s “low-calorie” menus. It includes 7 Fresco taco and burrito options all under 9 grams of fat.
While Taco Bell introduced the Fresco meals nearly two years ago, its new ad featuring a bikini clad spokesmodel is getting the program lots of attention. She’s a Florida woman who boasts losing 54 pounds while following the Drive-Thru Diet as part of a reduced calorie diet and exercise plan. Yet Taco Bell specifically cautions the diet in not a weight-loss program making nutritionists question the ethics of their campaign.
I talked with Tampa Dietician Kristie Salzer about the Drive-Thru Diet and what you need to consider if you want to try it. Bottom line, Salzer liked the menu choices because they are healthier options as compared to Taco Bell’s regular tacos and burritos. However, she cautions that the single serving size might not be filling. Salzer suggests choices that include fruits, vegetables and whole grain which can give you more food with the same amount of calories and fat. For example, McDonald’s has a variety of healthy choices including entrée-sized salads with up to two and a half servings of fruit and vegetables. Subway’s six-inch turkey sandwich contains just 6 grams of fat but 5 grams of fiber if served on a 9-grain wheat roll.
Also, Salzer cautions to check sodium content if you are prone to high blood pressure or other health concerns and avoid the high-calorie sauces and cheeses. Finally, before you begin any diet or health plan, consult your physician.
For a complete nutritional guide and menu detail regarding the Drive-Thru Diet along with a coupon for a free Fresco Taco, visit http://www.drivethrudiet.com/.
I-275 NB SHUT DOWN at Bird Street for an accident involving a tractor trailer. SB traffic experiencing major gaper delays through the scene that extend back to Fletcher. Also, NB 275 at Ashley Drive and at 4th Street in Pinellas, accidents block one lane.
Dental sealants can be a great option for children and adults prone to cavities and stains… helping to seal teeth and protect them from decay-causing germs. While the procedure is routinely performed and insurance-qualified for children, this is not the case for adults. But one local dentist, who happens to be my dentist and has sealed all of my teeth, says the sealants can be a huge preventative tool for adults who would otherwise suffer from many cavities and dental repairs throughout their life. To contact Dr. Kalra for more information on adult dental sealants and what you need to ask your dentist if you are considering adult sealants, I have provided contact details below.
Dr. Naresh Kalra
3306, West Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, Florida 33609
(813) 879 - 9000
I-4 EB off ramp to Branch Forbes Road CLOSED due to a sinkhole… use McIntosh Road or Thonotosassa to work your way back toward Branch Forbes. Also, SB Alexander St. N. is CLOSED due to a sinkhole in Plant City… from I-4 you can follow signs for 39 (Wheeler St.) to avoid the closure.
Want to save money for college or pay off an existing student just by buying you already purchase. Check out http://www.upromise.com... a member site that is free to enroll which automatically deposits 1-25% of qualified purchases into a college savings account. This morning, I talked with a local Mom who has already saved thousands for her son for college and she told me its easy to begin and effortless once you set up your account. Happy saving!
Sinkholes, sinkholes, and more sinkholes!
Lake Wales: US 27 CLOSED between SR60 and CR 640 - use Hwy 17/Scenic Hwy
Plant City: Forbes Rd CLOSED between Ward Rd and CR 574 - local detours posted
Tampa: N 50th St CLOSED between Fowler Ave and Holly Dr - local detours posted
Tampa: MacDill Ave CLOSED between Main and Green Sts - local detours posted
Tampa: N Florida Ave CLOSED between Laurel and Scott Sts - local detours posted
Dover: Dover Rd between Sydney Rd and Walden Sheffield Rd - use Gallagher Rd
I-4 EB is squeezed down to one lane through Branch Forbes Road due to a depression in the roadway. Drivers should anticipate delays especially for the rush hour drive home. Alternates include US-92 to Thonotosassa Road. This morning, FHP has also issued a dense fog advisory along I-4 through Dover.
A sinkhole CLOSES US-27 in both directions between CR-640 and Hunt Brothers Road… drivers should use Hwy 17 as an alternate. Also in Polk County, Fort Meade Road is CLOSED between SR-17 and Hopson Road for another sinkhole… local detours are posted.
Finally, in Plant City, watch for a sinkhole along Forbes Road which is CLOSED between Ward Road and SR-574… again local detours have been posted.
Stay safe and warm Tampa Bay!
Keep your fuel tank full as empty gas tanks can cause major damage to your vehicle during cold weather. Why? Cold and fluctuating temperatures cause condensation to form on the walls of an empty gas tank and when that water eventually drips down into the gas and mixes together, it will freeze up, blocking any flow of gas to the engine. Repairs for this can be expensive so bite the bullet now and fill up your tank during this Florida cold snap.
Check your car’s belts and hoses as cold temperatures can weaken and even break them.
Check your defrosting unit since windshields tend to fog up in cold weather because moisture from inside the car condenses on the glass… and that makes it very difficult to see.
Make sure your antifreeze is full to protect your engine in both extreme heat and cold.
Finally, make sure your battery is strong. Cold weather forces your car engine to work harder and thus the strain on your battery increases.
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