Hot Trailer Death, Livable Big Cities, Fleeing Burglary Killed

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Tampa Is Florida’s Most Livable Big City: Study

The folks at WalletHub have come to a conclusion that many locals already know: Tampa is a pretty cool city. The website dedicated to all things personal finance, in fact, named the Cigar City one of the country's best big cities to live in.

Fleeing Burglar Hit, Killed By Cadillac: Deputies

A late Saturday night auto burglary in Clearwater took a deadly for a St. Petersburg man when deputies say he ran into a road in unincorporated Lago and got struck by a passing Cadillac CTS.

$19.75 Million Century Oaks Is One Of Tampa Bay’s Priciest Homes

If only the highest end of houses will do, Clearwater might be the place for property hunters to look. Century Oaks, the sprawling Druid Road property once owned by businessman and powerboat racer Huge Fuller. is back on the market. Recently remodeled and decked out with Versace wallpaper, the two-home property is up for grabs at an asking price of $19.75 million.

What Florida Singles Hate The Most: Deal Breaker Map

Florida singles on the hunt for romantic partners may find that working out is a turn on, but doing it together is not. While that might seem surprising in a state known for its near year-round beach weather – and the skimpy clothing that goes along with it – “workout couples” are the biggest turnoff for singles in the Sunshine State, according to an analysis from the creators of a dating app called HaterDater.

Baby’s Hot Trailer Death Leads To Dad’s Arrest

A 26-year-old father faces criminal charges after his 8-month-old son died inside the family’s Largo mobile home. The man’s 2-year-old daughter also required hospitalization after authorities say the two children were left inside a mobile home’s bedroom where the temperature had soared to 109 degrees.

Snooty’s Death: Online Memorial, Probes Launched

As people in Bradenton and across the globe continue to mourn the loss of Snooty the manatee, the museum he called home for decades has launched a memorial webpage in his honor. South Florida Museum officials also say third-party reviews are under way to gain more insight into the record-breaking manatee’s death.

Kate Beckinsale’s Serial Stalker Arrested In Tampa: Cops

A 45-year-old Iowa man faces criminal charges after police say he showed up at Tampa Bay Comic Con to “harass” actress Kate Beckinsale. Saturday’s disruption at the popular event was the third time Terry Lee Repp has run afoul of law enforcement after allegedly stalking the “Underworld” star, authorities say.

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