Tampa

Tampa's water department is explaining the longer drought restrictions to residents while conservation measures stay in place. Tampa remains far below its normal rainfall total for the year, based on a September 28 weather report. Water conservation remains part of daily life in Tampa while the dry conditions last.

A man died Sunday, September 28, from injuries suffered in a shooting last week in North Tampa. The Tampa Police Department is investigating, and detectives are still gathering evidence about the circumstances. The circumstances of the shooting are still being established, which matters to neighbors in North Tampa.

Tampa unveiled a street sign in Ybor City honoring police officer Morris Lopez, who was killed in 1949. Lopez died while shielding a paperboy during a drive-by shooting, and Mayor Jane Castor attended the dedication ceremony. The sign marks a Tampa Police Department officer's service 77 years later and offered the family closure.

A new Legends Guitars store has opened at 3133 W. Kennedy Blvd. in Tampa, according to Tampa Magazine's September 17 report. The name returns to Tampa music retail after more than a decade away from the city. Shoppers looking for instruments now have another store option on West Kennedy Boulevard.