Homework Ban, Body Pulled From Bay, Beachfront Compound

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Florida School District Bans Homework

Elementary school students in Marion County might be the envy of others across the state when those first bells of the 2017-18 academic year ring in August. Superintendent Heidi Maier on Wednesday instituted a ban on homework at the 31 public elementary schools across the county.

Beachfront Compound Delivers Panoramic Gulf Views

Tampa Bay area house hunters seeking their own slice of paradise may find this Redington Beach “compound” to their liking. Featuring 120 feet of beachfront and more than 8,600 square feet of living space, the property was built to impress.

Tampa Bay Bucs Score As 'Most Valuable Franchise'

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans may not have a recent Super Bowl win to brag about, but they can say their team is one of the most valuable franchises in all of sports. That’s according to Forbes magazine, which recently ranked the top 50 most valuable franchises across all sports.

MTV Releases ‘Siesta Key’ Trailer

As MTV prepares to put a spotlight on west central Florida with the latest title in its reality show stable, the network has released an official trailer. “Siesta Key” is being dubbed as the “ultimate summer series” by the people who brought “Laguna Beach” to life.

Missing Woman, 71, Found ‘Cold, Confused’ In Canal

A 71-year-old woman reported missing by her family on Tuesday was reunited with her loved ones hours later after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies found her in a canal near her home. Deputies say Lillian Morales “was cold, confused and covered with insect bites,” but otherwise was OK.

Robbers Stole Man’s Pants, Wallet: Deputies

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest two people wanted in connection with a July 7 attack on a man in Land O’ Lakes.

Missing Man’s Body Pulled From Tampa Bay

The Pinellas Park Police Department has confirmed the identity of a man whose body was pulled from Tampa Bay on Wednesday. Police say Ryan Andrew Mogensen, 28, had been reported missing by his family on Monday.

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