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Pinellas Deputy Arrested After Domestic Dispute

A Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputy faces two criminal charges after his fellow deputies received a domestic violence report from a Palm Harbor home on Tuesday.

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Man, 83, Opened Fire, Killing Woman: Deputies

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Tuesday night shooting that left a woman dead.

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Snapchat Selfie Leads To 3 Arrests

Three teenage boys face criminal charges after a selfie of a student posing with a gun inside a Lakewood High School bathroom was brought to the attention of authorities. That gun, St. Petersburg Police say, turned out to have been stolen during a December residential burglary.

2 Pasco Strip Clubs Face Multiple Citations, Fines

Two Pasco County adult entertainment businesses face fines and numerous code violations after the Human Trafficking Taskforce conducted routine checks on Tuesday.

2 Flu-Related Child Deaths Confirmed: Florida Officials Stress Need For Vaccinations

The Florida Department of Health on Wednesday confirmed the first two pediatric deaths associated with the 2016-17 flu season. The children, a 7-year-old and a 17-year-old, both died from influenza-associated complications, the agency said.

$100K Stolen By Former McKeel Academy Administrator: Sheriff

A former assistant director at Lakeland's McKeel Academy of Technology faces a long list of criminal charges after Polk County deputies say she masterminded an elaborate scheme to bilk more than $100,000 from the school’s accounts.

Siesta Key β€˜Beachfront Masterpiece’ Features 3 Floors Of Nonstop Views

House hunters in the market for their own private Gulf of Mexico views might find this property in Sarasota's gated Sanderling Club community of interest. Featuring a private lagoon front dock, gazebo and nearly 5,000 square feet, this home was built to capitalize on the natural views.

100 Best Jobs 2017: Find Them Across The Tampa Region

In the hunt for a new opportunity or gainful employment, it's best to start at the top. Wednesday morning, U.S. News released its 2017 list of the 100 best jobs, as well as top jobs across 15 categories, including the best-paying jobs and the top positions for specific fields and interests.

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