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Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez is a freelance writer who was born and raised in Tampa. He earned his BA in English from the University of South Florida and authored several local history books, including Images of America: Tampa's CarrollwoodImages of Modern America: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Images of America: Tampa's Westshore. He has many hobbies and especially loves spending time in his garden. You can catch up on all his latest gardening and landscaping tips on his blog, Hortiwriter.com.

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez's Latest Articles

Charley's Steak House on Cypress near I-275.
Visionaries see Westshore transit hub as connector to city’s future

FDOT's purchase of property to build a multimodal transportation hub in the Westshore area of Tampa could help transform travel options for local commuters and Florida visitors looking for alternative means for getting around the Bay area.

UF researchers cultivate hybrid poinsettias that thrive year-round in Florida

Demand is increasing for poinsettias to be included in landscaping as easy-to-grow, year-round plants in Florida.

USF Tampa, Patel College host global ecotourism conference in January

“The world is facing increasing challenges from issues such as climate change, ocean acidification, nitrogen and phosphorous overload, changing land use patterns, threats to our water supply, chemical pollution, and more,” says David Randle of USF's Patel College. “These changes, while not always on the radar of the average Tampa resident, are changes that will impact us all.” 

Darlene has been an Uber driver for 16 months.
Tired of driving? Ride-hailing services ready to help transform Tampa Bay transportation scene

Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft increasingly offer alternatives for getting around town to Tampa Bay area residents tired of driving themselves or depending on traditional cab companies.

In-Towner trolley gives free rides in downtown Tampa

The rubber-wheeled trolleys make trips every 15 minutes during rush hours to get people moving conveniently between Tampa's major attractions and downtown destinations. 

New St. Pete Pier will soon rise on downtown waterfront

The New St. Pete Pier will soon rise from the rubble left behind by the removal of the old inverted pier that had seen better days. Several local firms will be involved in the new construction.

Tech-driven vehicles emerge on Tampa roads

Imagine commuting to work in your car without ever having to turn your steering wheel, rev your engine or maneuver into a parking space. That dream is closer to reality than you may think.

Revolution Ice Cream Company plans move to Seminole Heights, Tampa

Revolution Ice Cream Company sells about 20 special flavors with names like RumChata (pumpkin-spiced), Pomegranate Rosemary, Eurotrash (Nutella ice cream and Biscoff cookie crumbles), and Porky’s Delight (vanilla with bacon and bacon brittle).

Tampa Heights near the I-4 on-ramp.
Are express lanes in Tampa Bay’s future despite neighborhood concerns?

Spanning some of the busiest, most congested highways in west central Florida, new express lanes would be constructed in the outer lane of the current interstate corridors and operate as separate toll roads in addition to the existing general-use, un-tolled interstate lanes. The objective is to provide motorists with a speedier route -- the average speed would remain about 45 miles per hour.

Information stands dot the pathway at Brooker Creek Preserve.
Time to get out and play! Find outdoor activities in the Tampa Bay Area

Fall in Tampa Bay is the time of year when local events, parks and other outdoor activities lure locals out of summertime hibernation spent in air-conditioned homes and offices.

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