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Tampa Bay News Update: July 29
This daily news update covers local events, a school board decision regarding healthcare benefits, a recent murder trial verdict, and weather forecasts for the Tampa Bay area.
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The Pinellas County School Board's decision to hire a consultant to evaluate healthcare benefits may impact future insurance costs for district employees.
Key Facts
- The Pinellas County School Board voted to hire the Florida Educator Health Trust to evaluate district healthcare benefits and contracts.
- A Tampa man was found guilty of first-degree murder in a case involving a sexual encounter.
- The Tampa Bay Rays play the Texas Rangers at Tropicana Field at 6:40 p.m. with tickets starting at $15.
- Flower picking at Keel Farms is scheduled for 11 a.m. at a cost of $6.
- A Focaccia Social event is scheduled at Keel Farms for 6:30 p.m. at a cost of $30.
- The Full Buck Moon reaches its peak at 10:36 a.m. EDT.
- Meteorologist Greg Dee forecasts storms developing over the Gulf moving toward the coast by midday.
Who's Mentioned
organizationFlorida Educator Health Trust“Nonprofit hired to evaluate school district healthcare contracts.”locationTropicana Field“Venue for the Tampa Bay Rays game.”personSusan El Khoury“Reporter providing consumer advice on airline fees.”locationKeel Farms“Venue for flower picking and bread baking events.”personGreg Dee“Meteorologist providing weather forecasts.”organizationPinellas County School Board“Voted to hire a nonprofit to evaluate healthcare benefits.”