Donald Trump’s Transition Team, Zika Cases Up, Seafood Festival

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Pam Bondi Named To Donald Trump’s Transition Team: Reports

As Donald Trump prepares to move into his new role as president, he’ll reportedly have at least one Floridian by his side. Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has been named to the president-elect’s transition team, according to several media outlets.

Florida Zika Virus Cases Edge Past 1,150

Summer might be over, but that doesn’t mean Florida’s mosquitoes have stopped biting. Case in point, the total number of Zika virus reports across the state rose to 1,1,58 on Friday.

St. Pete Crossing Guard’s Death Prompts Benefit’s Launch

David Roundtree was setting up his safety zone near Mount Vernon Elementary School before Tuesday afternoon’s dismissal; a task he’d performed many times in the past. It was around 2:35 p.m. when the unthinkable happened.

Lakeland Mother Shot, Son Dead After Family Dispute

A 75-year-old Lakeland mother is injured and her 53-year-old son dead following a Thursday night dispute that took a violent turn.

Battery Brouhaha, Racial Slurs Prompted George Zimmerman’s Bar Bouncing: Deputies

George Zimmerman, the Florida neighborhood watch captain who was catapulted into the news following the 2012 shooting death of an unarmed black teenager, is once again making headlines. This time he’s accused of slinging racial slurs, creating a brouhaha in a bar and saying a deputy was “under qualified to flip burgers.”

Weekend Weather: Tampa Bay's Mild, Sunny Streak May Not Last Much Longer

Tampa Bay area residents who’ve been enjoying the mild, rain-free days of the past few weeks may want to get out and enjoy the sunshine while they can. While forecasters expect the weekend ahead to continue the recent dry streak, the same cannot be said for the workweek ahead.

2016 Sponge Docks Seafood Festival: What to Know Before You Go

The Tarpon Springs Merchants Association will host its 29th annual Sponge Docks Seafood Festival throughout the weekend. Aside from a wide range of seafood choices, the event will feature nautical- and fishing-related vendors, plus an arts and crafts show.

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