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Officers Down, U2 In Tampa, Burglar Shot By Homeowner

Dolphin makes football picks, warmer weather, seven arrested after feeding the homeless and other stories from Florida Patch.

Patch operates 24 daily news sites in the Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties. The following are some of the top headlines from the past day:

Orlando Cop Killed In Shooting; Deputy Dies During Manhunt (Video)

An Orlando Police officer shot in the line of duty Monday morning has died from her injuries as the search for the accused shooter continues. That search has also claimed the life of an Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy, who died as a result of a related traffic crash.

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U2 Ready To Rock Raymond James Stadium

Tampa Bay area U2 fans will get the opportunity to see the Irish rock legends live later this year. The band has announced a stop at Raymond James Stadium on its upcoming “U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017.”

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Ready To Defrost? There's Good News In Tampa Bay's Forecast

Tampa Bay area residents and visitors who didn't enjoy the sharp drop in temperatures over the weekend should find the forecast for the next few days more to their liking. A warming trend is on the way that should bring daily highs back up into the upper 70s to low 80s before the workweek comes to a close.

7 Arrested For Feeding Homeless; Tampa Police Respond

Seven people face misdemeanor charges after Tampa Police say they refused to stop feeding homeless people in Gaslight Park Saturday afternoon.

83 Jobs: Brew Master, Librarian, Police Cadet

In the market for a new job in the Tampa Bay area? There’s good news on the employment front! Employers throughout the region have put out help-wanted signs in recent days.

Alabama? Clemson? Watch As Dolphin Makes Its Pick

Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s dolphin Nick knows a thing or two about football. That’s according to aquarium officials who recently asked the plucky rescue critter to give his prediction for Monday night’s College Football National Championship game.

Sarasota Homeowner Shoots, Kills Burglary Suspect

A 30-year-old convicted felon is dead following a Sunday afternoon run-in with a Sarasota homeowner.

Watch Live Eagle Cam: Florida Eaglet Steals The Show

brisk Monday morning in the Fort Myers area was of little concern to E9 who found the perfect place to stay warm: snuggled under the feathers of one of its parents. The little New Year's Eve baby continues to steal the live-stream show provided by the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam Foundation.

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