Slain Doctor’s ‘Strange Life,’ Sunny Skies, Deputy Attacked

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Weather: Practically Perfect

Tampa Bay area residents hoping to soak up a little sun over the weekend shouldn’t be disappointed. According to the National Weather Service, the region’s in for several days of sunny skies and warming temperatures.

Man Stabbed In Liver At Sarasota Apartment Complex

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a 28-year-old man following a weekend stabbing at Beneva Place apartments.

Man Snatches Eagle From Gator's Jaws

A Florida man’s heroic attempt to snatch a bald eagle from an alligator’s jaws on Wednesday ended in tragedy. After receiving a medical evaluation, the bird was euthanized due to extensive injuries.

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Fest: Full Concert Lineup Set

Tampa Bay area residents and visitors eager for next month’s opening of Busch Gardens annual Food & Wine Fest may have a few more reasons to put a trip to the theme park on their agendas. The full lineup of free musical acts for the multi-weekend event has been announced. The Band Perry, Hunter Hayes and a few other names have been added to the schedule that already includes Daughtry, the Goo Goo Dolls and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Slain Tarpon Springs Doctor’s ‘Strange Life’ Focus Of ’48 Hours’ Investigation

Just what happened inside the Tarpon Springs mansion of prominent nephrologist Dr. Steven Schwarz on May 28, 2014? That’s the question “48 Hours” intends to delve into with Saturday’s release of “The Strange Life of Dr. Schwartz.”

Deputy Attacked After Traffic Stop Makes Arrest Anyway

A 32-year-old Cape Coral man and a Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputy both took a trip to a local hospital after a Thursday night traffic stop took a violent turn.

Serious Injuries In State Road 60 Wrong-Way Crash

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a Friday afternoon wrong-way crash on State Road 60 in the Dover area that left three people with serious injuries.

Florida State Fair: What To Know Before You Go

This weekend marks the opening for the 2017 Florida State Fair. Find out what you need to know before heading out for the fun!

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