Birmingham, AL|News|
Miss Tuscaloosa Callie Walker Named Miss Alabama 2018
Callie Walker was named Miss Alabama at the Miss Alabama Pageant finale at Samford University
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Don Johnson, Patch Staff
- Tampa, FL
I am a veteran journalist living in Tampa, Florida. I have worked at several newspapers in various editing roles, including The Tampa Tribune, the Fresno Bee and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. I am a native Arkansan and have been known to support the Arkansas Razorbacks even in losing years. I joined Patch.com on Sept. 6, 2017, as Hurricane Irma had Florida in its possible path.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Teen Girl Shot In Homewood Accidental Shooting: Police
A teenager was sent to a local hospital after being shot Sunday evening at a Homewood apartment complex
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Tampa|News|
Top Stories: Monkey Business, Gerber Babies, Remembering Bourdain
Week In Review: The top 5 Tampa Bay stories on Patch sites in the last week.
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Tampa|News|
Florida Failed On Gun Background Checks Because Of Log-In Problem
Florida's Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam's office failed to review criminal background checks on concealed gun permit applicants.
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Aventura, FL|News|
Body Found Of South Florida Woman Killed In Gator Attack
Trappers captured the gator and found a human arm inside the reptile, according to reports.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Watch: Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing On I-75
A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 75 near Gainesville on Thursday afternoon. No one was injured.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Carjacking Causes Multiple Accidents On Longboat Key Bridge
The crash resulted in debris being scattered across the Longboat Key Bridge as traffic was blocked for several hours.
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Seminole Heights, FL|News|
No Roosters In Ybor City? Tampa Council To Consider Issue: Report
A wild chicken population in Ybor City dates back more than 100 years.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Watch: Ocala School Shooting Arrest Captured On Video
The Marion County Sheriff's Office released a bodycam video on the arrest of former Forest High School student Sky Bouche
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Tampa|News|
These Tampa Bay Beers Among 101 Best In America
The Daily Meal did the impossible and came up with the definitive 101 best beers in America.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Ex-Middle School Teacher Accused Of Having Sex With Student: Cops
A former Dunedin Middle School teacher has been accused of having sex with a student, according to Clearwater police.
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Tampa|News|
Roach Laid Egg In Florida Man's Ear: Report
A 25-year-old Florida man said he had to seek medical treatment when a cockroach laid an egg in his ear.
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Miami, FL|News|
This Is The Richest Town In Florida
A South Florida community is the wealthiest in all of Florida, a new analysis finds.
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Miami, FL|News|
Burmese Python Hunting To Be Expanded In Everglades
More hunters of Burmese pythons are being hired to kill the species in Everglades National Park
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Tampa|News|
Best, Worst Cities For Staycations: How Tampa Fared
Here’s how Tampa ranked for staycation opportunities, and some things you can do that won’t cost much.
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Tampa|News|
National Doughnut Day: Where To Get Freebies In Tampa Bay
National Doughnut Day on June 1 comes with some great deals on doughnuts. The unofficial holiday has a rich history.
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Tampa|News|
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Plans $700 Million Expansion In Tampa
The expansion includes a new 15-story hotel tower with an additional 564 hotel rooms and suites.
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Tampa|News|
Florida Among States With Highest Credit Card Debt
A new report from the New York comptroller ranked states. Florida didn't do well.
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Tampa|News|
Top Stories: Hating Lovebugs; Heiress Bilked; Bayshore Tragedy
Week In Review: The top 5 Tampa Bay stories on Patch sites in the last week.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Marion County Deputy Shoots, Kills Man At Treatment Center
A Marion County deputy shot and killed a man at the Phoenix House drug treatment center Thursday afternoon, the sheriff's office said.
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