Sleepy Burglar, Flu Season, Deputy Arrested

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Flu Season 2016-17: Is Florida Ready?

Dr. Celeste Philip reported for her annual flu shot Thursday. As Florida’s State Surgeon General, she’s hoping others will take her lead and do the same.

Pinellas County Deputy Fired, Arrested

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of one of its own. According to the agency, Deputy Steven Jared Smith, 32, was fired and arrested Wednesday on theft and drug-related charges.

Southwest Airlines Announces Cheap, Nonstop Cuba Flights

As Southwest Airlines prepares to open its nonstop routes from two Florida cities to Cuba, the company has rolled out a fare offer that might make some travelers happy. The airline announced Thursday its flights from Tampa International Airport and Fort-Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will have special “$59one-way” fares available.

Sleepy Burglar Helped Himself to Bologna, Nap: Deputies

A Zephyrhills man may have thought he’d been transported into a scene from “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” when he arrived home Wednesday morning. In this case, there was no gobbled up porridge or broken chair, but he did find a person sleeping in a bed.

Teen Arrested in Holiday Home Invasion Charged as Adult

A 14-year-old boy arrested in September following a home invasion in Holiday is being charged as an adult. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office announced the upgrade in charges Thursday.

Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters Announces Tampa Show

Tampa Bay area Pink Floyd fans will get the chance to hear legendary crooner Roger Waters live on the Amalie Arena stage next summer. Tickets for the stop on Water’s ‘Us + Them” tour go on sale next week.

Teen Killed in Tampa Hit-And-Run Crash

A Wednesday night crash along Hillsborough Avenue has left a 17-year-old Tampa girl dead while launching a hunt for the motorist involved.

Watch: Donald Trump’s Rally in West Palm Beach, Florida

Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump is wrapped up his campaign’s Florida tour with a stop in West Palm Beach Thursday. Behind in the polls and reeling from recent controversies, Trump has a schedule packed with events across the country over the next few days.

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