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Tampa Police Travel to Boston For M.I.T. Officer's Funeral
Two members of the TPD honor guard were on hand to pay their respects.

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Two members of the TPD honor guard were on hand to pay their respects.

Two members of the TPD honor guard were on hand to pay their respects.
More than 55 vehicles have been burglarized in the area in recent weeks.
More than 55 vehicles have been burglarized in the area in recent weeks.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will take public comment in June, and the meeting is in Bartow.
New Tampa Patch readers share their experiences and opinions about local businesses. Recently, several new ratings ranging from three to five stars were posted.
Police responded to 27 calls, including a hit and run and a runaway.
Temple Terrace Patch readers share their experiences and opinions about local businesses. Recently several new ratings ranging from one to five stars were posted.
Someone alerted Tampa Police after they spotted an unattended package in South Tampa.
Coach Benedetto was at Land O' Lakes High for more than 30 years and has touched the lives of thousands of our neighbors. Share your memories here.
A nationwide effort is underway to raise money through events at local running stores.
A nationwide effort is underway to raise money through events at local running stores.
A nationwide effort is underway to raise money through events at local running stores.
A nationwide effort is underway to raise money through events at local running stores.
The children's boutique recently moved into a new location, but the owner says medical issues are forcing her to close the doors.
OK, so you had a busy week. We understand. Let us catch you up on all the highlights from Pinellas Beaches Patch!
OK, so you had a busy week. We understand. Let us catch you up on all the highlights from Largo Patch!
The owners hope the new color will represent their store best and attract some new eyes to this specialty shop in Seminole Heights.
Across Patch's network of 900 sites, people felt the effect of the bombing at the Boston Marathon.
Across Patch's network of 900 sites, people felt the effect of the bombing at the Boston Marathon.