‘Instant Karma,’ Spanish Hacienda, Deputies Injured

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2 Pasco County Deputies Injured While Working Crash

Two Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies were hospitalized following a series of crashes on State Road 52 and Hays Road Tuesday afternoon.

Palatial Estate Is An Entertainer's Dream

If you’re looking for a home that was built for entertaining, this palatial estate in Lakeland might be to your liking. With more than 10,000 square feet of living space, three stories and five bedrooms, the property was built to impress.

Professor Blames Hurricane Harvey On GOP Vote, Gets Fired

University of Tampa students enrolled in Kenneth Storey’s sociology classes have a new instructor in the room following a brouhaha that erupted on Twitter over the weekend. Storey reportedly tweeted that the devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey was “instant karma” for the state of Texas because of its Republican leanings.

Labor Day Weekend 2017: Free, Cheap Events

Tampa Bay area residents and visitors on the hunt for affordable fun over the long Labor Day weekend are in luck. From free art displays and a regatta to wacky fun at Gulfport’s Geckofest, there are lots of things going on this weekend.

Unwanted Hug Lands Man Behind Bars

A 48-year-old Hudson man faces criminal charges after Pasco County deputies say gave a woman a hug in a Holiday parking lot Monday night. While that might not seem like a major offense, deputies also say Jerry Lee Campbell forced his way into the driver’s seat of the woman’s vehicle to deliver the embrace. She was sitting in it at the time.

Restaurant Inspections: Roach On A Plate, Poop On A Counter

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered emergency closures at seven area eateries last week when conditions inside didn’t meet state guidelines for health and safety.

Sunshine Returns To Tampa Bay’s Forecast (Soon)

Tampa Bay area residents and visitors who are ready to dry out after days of rain shouldn’t have too much longer to wait. Heavy rain and flood concerns, however, are expected to stick around through Tuesday before sunshine makes a strong return on Wednesday.

Vintage Spanish Hacienda Boasts Classic Style

Tampa Bay area house hunters with a passion for history and vintage style may find this home in Dunedin intriguing. Built in 1922, the Spanish hacienda serves as the main home, but there’s also a carriage house on the property.

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