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Girl, 3, Body Slammed, Beaten Over Peed Pants, Deputies Say

A 25-year-old Hudson man faces criminal charges after Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies say a toddler in his care wound up in an emergency room malnourished, dehydrated and suffering from life threatening injuries. Deputies say Eric Latrone Sanders beat the girl several times over the course of several months as punishment when she peed herself.

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$1.4 Million Estate Boasts 2 Homes, Agricultural Acreage

People who prefer the quiet of the country over the hustle and bustle of big cities might find this estate in Brandon to their liking. Situated on nearly five acres of agriculturally zoned land, this gated property boasts a 6,300-square-foot main home and a secondary home that offers more than 2,700 square feet of living space.

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Lady Gaga Set To Rock Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay area music lovers who couldn’t get enough of Lady Gaga during Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show will get their chance to see the Grammy and Golden Globe winner live later this year. Lady Gaga has announced a stop at Tampa’s Amalie Arena during her upcoming Joanne World Tour.

Fog, Storms In Tampa Bay’s Workweek Forecast

Tampa Bay area residents and visitors are in for a week of ups and downs in the weather department. While sunshine and blue skies are expected part of the week, more run-ins with dense fog and the potential for thunderstorms also exists, according to the National Weather Service.

Shootout With Deputies Leads To Bradenton Man’s Arrest

A 34-year-old Bradenton man faces criminal charges after Manatee County Sheriff’s deputies say he opened fire on them early Monday morning from a home in the 3600 block of 29th Street East.

71 Pelican Deaths, Possible Causes Found

As the City of St. Petersburg continues to investigate the deaths of 70 brown pelicans and one white one in January, officials say they may have uncovered several factors that resulted in the birds becoming fatally ill. It seems high levels of nitrogen were found in the Riviera Bay Lake retention pond. That issue may have combined with several other factors to create a domino effect of sorts that led to the birds’ deaths.

Man Needing ‘Space’ From Roommate Abused 911: Deputies

A 25-year-old New Port Richey man who reportedly wanted a break from his roommate got it courtesy of the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. That agency says Anthony Jordan Molina pestered 911 call takers on Sunday night, prompting a deputy to pay a visit to his Westend Avenue home.

114 Jobs: Bartender, Music Director, Chemist

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.

Watch Replay: President Trump Addresses Military In Tampa, Florida

President Donald Trump was on the ground in Tampa for his first official visit to MacDill Air Force Base as commander in chief.

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