TAMPA -- Authorities are ramping up their
search for a 33-year-old Tampa
woman who has been missing since late last week. Apryl Foster was last seen Thursday signing
Karaoke at the Double Decker bar in Ybor
City. Surveillance video shows her
walking away alone, police said. The
Tampa Police Department received the case Saturday night. Detectives say while
they have not discovered any evidence of foul play, they're concerned for
Foster's safety. Police Chief Jane
Castor on Monday called Foster's disappearance "very
suspicious." Detectives say Foster
is typically in contact with family members - she talks to her mother every day
- and they have not heard from her. Her parents arrived from Texas
on Monday morning. Foster is a server at
the popular Tampa riverfront
restaurant Ulele, where she is reliable and doesn't miss work, detectives
said. Detectives are also looking for
her car, a 2009 Chevy Aveo with tag No. K125YC.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 813-231-6130.
DADE CITY -- The 68th annual Pasco County Fair
kicked off Monday in Dade City. "Country Roots & Cowboy Boots"
is this year's theme for the agricultural-based fair, which is a showcase for
exhibits, daily entertainment, midway rides, and food. The fair started with a parade through the
streets of Downtown Dade
City on Monday afternoon. The
fairground are located at 37622 State Road
52. The daily entertainment, free with
paid gate admission will include Sea Lion Splash, Kachunga and The Alligator
Shows, Ron Diamond's magic and illusion show and Mama Lou - the Strong
Woman. Gates open daily at 3 p.m., Saturday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at noon.Parking is free for the event,
which runs from today until Feb. 22.
TAMPA BAY -- Communities around the Tampa
Bay area and their governing boards
have a new resource in the local chapter of the National Association of
Neighborhood Watches. "We provide training, support, and ideas to home
owner's associations on how to be more efficient and connect with the governmental
offices and programs that can help them.
We want to make sure they're watching the methods and success of their
neighboring communities so that they can improve themselves," said Bob
Luthris, founder and current President of the Tampa Bay Chapter. Chartered in April of 2014, over fifties
communities have already joined as members of this national network. Any interested parties can visit the chapter
at their Tampa offices Tuesday
through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
