Jake Paul signs Tampa’s first homegrown world champ 

Jasmine “Animal” Artiga became Tampa’s first native-born world boxing champion in March. Jake Paul plans to make her a household name.

The former YouTube and current boxing star’s company, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), signed Artiga and four other elite, international female fighters Tuesday. Paul and his business partner, Nakisa Bidarian, intend to expand the sport's global reach. 

Pinellas to ask the state for beach renourishment funds

Local tech company creates a visitor management platform

Investigators: Knight’s boat was not taking on water

Contrary to his attorney’s claims, Jeffry Knight’s 37-foot pleasure craft was not taking on water following the April 27 collision with the slow-moving Clearwater Ferry. One ferry passenger died, and at least eight were injured.

At a Tuesday afternoon press conference, investigators discussed their case against Knight, 62, including eight felony counts of Leaving the Scene of a Vessel Accident Involving Serious Bodily Injury and Death.

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