Juvenile Arrests Down, Thanksgiving Travel, Pot-Laced Cookies

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Rick Scott Considering 2018 U.S. Senate Run: Reports

Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s political career may not come to an end in 2018 when he terms out as the state’s leader. The Republican is reportedly entertaining the idea of running for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson.

Tampa Bay Area Zika Case Count Climbs

The total number of Zika virus cases in the state of Florida rose to 1,165 on Tuesday with the announcement of five travel-related incidents, one locally acquired infection and one "undetermined" case. One of the new travel-related cases was reported in Polk County.

Tropical Disturbance South of Florida Expected to Drift Northward

The clock is winding down on the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season, but that doesn’t mean Mother Nature got the memo. Proving that point, a large area of low pressure is brewing in the southwest Caribbean Sea.

2.29 Million Floridians to Hit the Road for Thanksgiving 2016: AAA

Tampa Bay area residents with big plans to hit the road for Thanksgiving won’t be alone. AAA Auto Club South estimates a total of 2,293,620 Floridians plan to drive to their turkey dinner destinations this year. The national estimate of those traveling by vehicle is a whopping 43.5 million people.

Assistant Principal Arrested: Pot-Laced Cookies Were Gift From Daughter, Deputies Say

A daughter's intention to help her mother cross off a bucket list item in honor of her 50th birthday ended up landing them both in jail.

Florida Juvenile Arrests Down to 40-Year Low, State Says

The number of kids running afoul of the law is down to a 40-year low across the state of Florida. That’s according to data released by the Department of Juvenile Justice, which indicates the number of arrests in the 2015-16 fiscal year dropped by 7 percent statewide.

Bucs’ Mike Evans Apologizes for National Anthem Sit-In

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans intends to stand tall when the National Anthem plays during the team’s Nov. 20 match against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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