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Deputy Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound: Hillsborough Sheriff

A deputy was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a vehicle at Tampa Fire Rescue headquarters, the sheriff’s office said.

2nd Tropical Wave Pops Up In Atlantic As Peak Hurricane Season Nears

It’s too soon to tell the track and strength of 2 tropical waves crossing the Atlantic as peak hurricane season nears, forecasters said.

Snake Riding On Gator 'Most FL Thing Ever': Report

A FL man recently caught video of a snake hitching a ride on the back of a gator in the Everglades, reports said.

71-Unit Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground In St. Pete: SPHA

The affordable housing development for low-income seniors is being built on the site of the former Edward White Hospital, SPHA said.

Manatee Rescued From Oldsmar Retention Pond: Officials

The manatee became stranded in the retention pond after Hurricane Debby moved along the west coast of Florida, reports said.

1 FL Death Reported In Listeria Outbreak Tied To Deli Meats: CDC

A Floridian has died in the listeria outbreak to Boar’s Head deli meats with a total of 9 deaths reported, the CDC said.

Pilot, Dog Aboard Plane That Veered Off Runway: Clearwater Police

A plane veered off the runway at Clearwater Airpark Monday morning, police said.

Woman Pulls Gun During Dog Adoption: Tampa Police

An attempted dog adoption escalated in Tampa Saturday afternoon when one woman pulled a gun on another, police said.

Teen Motorcyclist, School Bus Collide In Pasco County: FHP

A 16-year-old motorcyclist crashed into a Pasco County school bus carrying 42 middle school students Monday, FL Highway Patrol said.

Convicted FL Killer, Rapist Executed At State Prison

A man convicted of raping a woman and killing her brother at an Ocala campsite has been executed, the Florida Department of Corrections said. The State of Florida carried out the lethal-injection execution of Loran K. Cole, 57, at 6:15 p.m. Thursday

• FL Killer's Execution Should Not Be Delayed, Prosecutors Say: Report

Man’s Body Found In Trunk Of Car In Palmetto: Manatee County Sheriff

One was arrested in connection with the man’s shooting death and another suspect is sought in Manatee County, the sheriff’s office said.

FL Teacher Accused Of Putting Child In Headlock Arrested: Reports

The 59-year-old FL teacher faces child abuse charges after being accused of using her legs to place a boy in a headlock during storytime.

Yacht Fire Extinguished In Clearwater Harbor: U.S. Coast Guard

A 50-foot yacht burned in Clearwater Harbor Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

2 Teens Threatened School Shooting: Pinellas County Sheriff

Two teenage boys were charged with making written threats to kill or conduct a mass shooting, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.

16-Year-Old Girl Shot In Road-Rage Incident: Hillsborough Sheriff

One person has been arrested in a road-rage shooting that injured a 16-year-old girl in Hillsborough County, the sheriff’s office said.

Plant City Man Threatened To Injure Others At High School: U.S. DOJ

A Plant City man faces charges after threatening a Hillsborough County high school, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

2 Arrested For Illegally Harvesting Saw Palmetto Berries In FL: HCSO

Two people in Plant City were arrested for illegally harvesting 801 pounds of saw palmetto berries, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.

$1M Scratch-Off Prize Claimed By St. Pete Man: Florida Lottery

A St. Pete man claimed a $1 million top prize playing the $5 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER scratch-off game, Florida Lottery said.

Swiss Airplane Manufacturer To Build Facility At Sarasota Airport

Pilatus, a Swiss airplane manufacturer, will develop 17 acres at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

Watering Restrictions Extended In Tampa Bay Area: SWFWMD

One-day-a-week watering restrictions have been extended until Dec. 31 in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, Florida officials said.

Unknown Amount Of Sewage Discharged Into Manatee River: Organization

The Suncoast Waterkeeper issued a “no-swim advisory” Thursday as sewage continues to be discharged in the Manatee River.

Arrest Made In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash: Sarasota Police

An 81-year-old woman crossing the street in downtown Sarasota was killed in the fatal hit-and-run crash in February, police said.