Tampa mayor's big catch on Keys fishing trip? 70 pounds of cocaine. – Tampa Bay Times
There was something in the water, black and bobbing.The package adrift in the Atlantic caught the eye of a family enjoying a day of mahi-mahi fishing off the Florida Keys on a Sunday in late July.“Hey, look at that,” said Kelly Castor, a 61-year-old boating enthusiast.“Cocaine,” replied his older sister, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, as […]
Tampa mayor finds big catch off Florida Keys: 70 pounds of cocaine – NBC News
ProfileSectionstvFeaturedMore From NBCFollow NBC NewsThere are no new alerts at this timeThe mayor of Tampa, Florida, found a big catch of another sort while she was fishing off the Florida Keys: 70 pounds of cocaine floating in the Atlantic Ocean.Mayor Jane Castor made the discovery July 23 on a fishing trip with her family. Castor, […]
Tampa Bay mayor reels in $1M worth of cocaine after discovering black package on fishing trip – New York Post
Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission. Tampa Bay Mayor Jane Castor hauled in a package of cocaine worth an estimated $1.1 million while on a fishing trip with her family last month, according to a report.Castor was out enjoying a Sunday of mahi-mahi fishing off the Florida Keys when the mayor’s younger brother […]
Mayor finds 70 pounds of cocaine while on fishing trip in the Florida Keys – ABC News
The drugs had an estimated street value of $1.1 million, authorities said.A Florida mayor had quite the unexpected catch while on a recent fishing trip.Tampa Mayor Jane Castor helped reel in 70 pounds of cocaine while fishing last month in the Florida Keys, her office confirmed on Tuesday. The drugs had an estimated street value […]
Why fishing captains say 2023 has been ‘a weird year’ for fishing in Tampa Bay – Bradenton Herald
Why fishing captains say 2023 has been ‘a weird year’ for fishing in Tampa Bay Bradenton Heraldsource
Fishing restrictions to protect pelicans are enacted at the Sunshine Skyway south fishing pier – WUSF
New rules were approved Wednesday to protect pelicans that become entangled in fishing lines at the Sunshine Skyway south fishing pier. The rules are a compromise between safeguarding the birds and the rights of anglers.The new rules will prohibit the use of multiple hook fishing lines from November 15 through March 15 and limit anglers […]
New rules approved for anglers at the Skyway Pier. Here's what to know. – Tampa Bay Times
ST. PETERSBURG — After months of debate, it’s finally official: New rules are coming for anglers at the popular Skyway Fishing Pier State Park.Starting Oct. 1, anglers will be limited to just two fishing rods at one time and must first complete an educational pier fishing course on responsible angling practices before casting a line.There […]
The Tampa Bay Fishin' Report: Mangrove snapper, black drum making an appearance – Tampa Beacon
The Tampa Bay Fishin’ Report: Mangrove snapper, black drum making an appearance Tampa Beaconsource
Salt Strong Chapter cleans up E.G. Simmons Park – The Observer News – Observer News
By LOIS KINDLEPeople who fish are some of the most eco-conscious folks in our community. They care about the environment and often actively take part in activities aimed at keeping it healthy.On July 8, 28 members of the new Salt Strong Tampa Chapter spent their Saturday morning picking up trash at E.G. Simmons Conservation Park […]
Want to fish at Skyway Pier? New rules may be coming for anglers. Here's what to know. – Tampa Bay Times
A debate that has boiled for months about how to prevent seabirds from becoming snared in fishing gear at one of Florida’s premier angling locations may soon enter its final chapter.Thousands of birds, mainly brown pelicans from nearby roosts, became entangled in fishing gear over the past two years at the Skyway Fishing Pier State […]