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‘Unimaginable Event,’ Fatal Crash, Hiring Expo
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Largo Woman, 52, Killed In Clearwater Crash
As the Clearwater Police Department continues to investigate a fatal, multi-vehicle crash on Drew Street, they've released some details about the Monday morning wreck. Police say Felicia Cunningham, 52, of Largo was killed during the crash and Elizabeth Rivera, 34, of Clearwater was critically injured.
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Breezy, Slightly Cooler Weather In Tampa Bay’s Forecast
Tampa Bay residents hoping for a break from 90-degree days may be in luck over the next week. Forecasters at the National Weather Service say the region is in for a string of breezy days with highs in the upper 80s. Rain chances are also in the cards over the week, adding to river flooding concerns in some areas.
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Las Vegas Shooting 'Unimaginable,' Witness Jake Owen Says
“I witnessed the most unimaginable event tonight,” country music singer Jake Owen tweeted out shortly after the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history unfolded at the Route 91 Harvest music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. “We are okay,” the Winter Haven native continued. “Others aren’t. Please pray.”
Las Vegas Shooting: OneBlood Sending Help From Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay residents searching for ways to help survivors of Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas are being asked to visit their local OneBlood donor center or Big Red Bus location. OneBlood announced Monday afternoon that it is in the process of preparing a shipment to send to hospitals in Nevada.
Manatee County Sets Hiring Expo
Tampa Bay residents looking for work in the public sector may want to set a course for Palmetto later this week. Manatee County has announced plans to stage a hiring expo on Thursday.
78 Jobs: Recycler, Hazmat Driver, Pet Groomer
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.
House hunters in the market for properties with history, acreage and waterfront views may find what they’re looking for in Sarasota’s “Casa de los Arboles.” Located on the shoreline of Heron Lagoon on the south end of Siesta Key, the home also boasts 1.26 acres secluded by an 8-foot privacy fence.
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