Dancing Man, Fairy Tale Home, Gang-Related Shooting

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Tampa Bay Weekend Weather: No Break From The Heat

Tampa Bay area residents and visitors with big outdoor plans over the weekend may find the weather less than ideal. A string of steamy days with feels-like temperatures around 100 degrees and daily storms are likely, according to the National Weather Service.

Florida Man Dances In Street, Goes To Jail

A 57-year-old Holiday man’s decision to dance in public landed him on the wrong side of the law Thursday evening. It’s not necessarily that Pasco County deputies were opposed to Edward Anthony Rose Jr.’s moves, it was his venue of choice that raised alarm bells.

Dogs Left In Hot Car While Phone Charged: Deputies

A Pasco County deputy’s discovery of two dogs left in a hot car Thursday afternoon led to the arrest of a Dade City woman. When questioned, authorities say she left the dogs behind while she went to charge her phone.

Publix Bomb Threat Leads To Reward Offer

Information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible for calling in a bomb threat to a New Port Richey Publix store last week could be worth up to $3,000. Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay stepped forward with the offer after local police released surveillance photos of a suspect in the case.

Deputy Arrested, Fired After Social Media Probe

A Pasco County school resource officer was fired Friday after an investigation concluded he had inappropriate conversations with students on Snapchat. Cpl. Milton Arroyo had been on unpaid administrative leave since the allegations against him came to light earlier this year.

Gang-Related Shooting Death Sparks Manhunt

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help catching a 29-year-old man wanted in connection with a July 3 triple shooting that left a 17-year-old boy dead. The boy, deputies say, was inside a Tennessee Road home at the time and was not party to a dispute that erupted between members of two rival gangs.

Avila Estate Boasts Fairy Tale Charm

If living like a fairy tale prince or princess is a dream, this estate in Tampa’s Avila Golf and Country Club might suit perfectly. Spanning more than 11,700 square feet, the five-bedroom home sits on 1.7 acres within the exclusive community.

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