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Tampa Bay Problems

Hurry Up and wait on I-275

http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-hurry-up-and-wait-on-i-275/2262462

This story in the Tampa Bay Times is about traffic delays caused by the ongoing construction of a local portion of Interstate 275. The piece goes on to talk about major problems in travel times and congestion, along with the length of the construction itself. The main problem presented here is that commuting time between Hillsborough and Pinellas county has been extended dramatically, and people forced to commute between counties because of work are wasting time and money because of it. 

MOSI Move Downtown Makes Sense

http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/columns/ruth-mosi-move-downtown-makes-sense/2261352

Hillsborough county is currently considering moving the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) from its location across the street from the University of South Florida, into downtown Tampa. The location would be close to the Florida Aquarium and would give the museum a chance to remake its name. The move would allow for MOSI to gain more foot traffic, as well as allow USF to build an on-site football stadium.

One Allegiant Air Plane had Four Emergency Landing Within Six Weeks

http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/airlines/allegiant-air-appoints-new-coo/2262384

One Allegiant Air plane has recently had multiple emergency landings departing from and travelling to Florida airports. Each time, the emergency landing was dues to smoke buildup within the passenger and captain cabins or the plane. This buildup was cause by faulty air conditioning within the plane, but it has had to be repaired multiple times. This is now causing a concern within the FAA over the reliability of the airline's mechanics and overall safety regulations.

Hernando Planning Commissioners Turn Thumbs Down on Ridge Manor RV Park

http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/hernando-planning-commissioners-turn-thumbs-down-on-ridge-manor-rv-park/2260862

Due to complaints about falling property values from potential nearby residents, Hernando county voted against zoning an RV park in between two residential neighborhoods. Most residents were concerned about stay regulations in the area, as well as potential off-roading visitors and possible flooding in the area. The main reasoning for the proposed RV park, was to allow the commissioner to bring more customers into the local golf course. He is currently still trying to convince local residents to allow the zone change with accommodations tailored to them.

Residents Say Mining Boom Supplants Their Peace and Quiet

http://www.tampabay.com/news/residents-say-mining-boom-supplants-their-peace-and-quiet/2262213

In Pasco county, multiple residents in rural areas are unhappy with the recent uprising of lime rock mines near their homes. Residents say that since the mining boom, that their overall quality of life in the area has declined, and that the constant blasts from the nearby mines shake their homes. County hearings are to be held in the future over the multiple mines in the area, and residents plan to see the mining projects abandoned soon.