Across Tennessee, TN|News|
Tennessee Ranks No. 2 With Most Hate Groups In US, Analysis Shows
The Southern Poverty Law Center's 2018 Hate Map shows growth in alt-right white supremacy and anti-Muslim groups
Don Johnson, Patch Staff
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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Across Alabama, AL|News|
Alabama Ranks No. 4 With Most Hate Groups In US, Analysis Shows
The Southern Poverty Law Center’s 2018 Hate Map shows growth in alt-right white supremacy and anti-Muslim groups
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Motorcyclist Dies After Hit-And-Run Crash On Courtney Campbell
A motorcyclist was killed Saturday morning in a hit-and-run crash on the Courtney Campbell Causeway, police said.
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Tampa|News|
Registered Sex Offender Accused Of Attacking Hotel Worker
A 41-year-old registered sex offender has been accused of attacking a hotel worker at the Marriott on Tuesday morning, police said
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Tampa|News|
Need A Job? 60 Job Openings In Tampa Bay Area
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Tampa|News|
Top Stories: Terminally Ill Teen; GOP Aide Fired; Erratic Driver
Here are five of the week's top headlines on Tampa Bay Patches
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Plant City, FL|News|
Terminally Ill Teen Who Married Childhood Sweetheart Has Died
A Florida teenager with a rare cancer who married his childhood sweetheart last month died Friday
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival Set For March 3-4
The second annual St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival is scheduled for March 3-4 at its new location in Vinoy Park
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Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
Pasco Deputies Investigate Plane Crash On Chancey Road
Pasco Sheriff's deputies are investigating the crash of a small plane that occurred on Chancey Road.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Dade City Police Find AR-15 Rifle In Pasco High Student's Truck
The rifle was found in a gun case in a student's truck and at no time was there a threat against the school, officials said
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Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Boats Collide On Little Manatee River; 1 Dead, 2 Injured
Two boats collided on the Little Manatee River on Friday morning, killing one boater and injuring two others, deputies said
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Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Landscape Contractor Injured In Tarpon Springs Shooting
A landscape contractor was shot in the 300 block of S. Florida Avenue on Friday
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Man Charged With 11 Counts Of Child Porn Possession
A 54-year-old Sarasota man has been arrested and charged with 11 counts of possession of child pornography
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Manatee Schools: Don't Bring Backpacks To Campus On Friday
The Manatee County School District asked high school and middle school students to not bring their backpacks to school on Friday, Feb. 23
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Tampa|News|
How Much Money Florida's Delegation Gets In Gun Control Debate
Sen. Marco Rubio leads the Florida delegation in donations from groups opposing gun control
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Farmers Market Set To Open In Downtown Clearwater On Saturday
The Clearwater Farmers Market is set to open on Saturday, Feb. 24 in its new location in downtown Clearwater on Cleveland Street
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Downtown St. Pete Drivers Should Expect Road Closures, Detours
Drivers in downtown St. Petersburg can expect some road closures and detours over the next few days
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Tampa|News|
2 Students Arrested For Making Threats At Hillsborough Schools
A high school and middle school student were arrested in separate incidents Wednesday for making violent threats against their schools
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Legoland Florida Briefly On Lockdown After Note Found In Bathroom
Legoland Florida was briefly closed to new visitors Wednesday afternoon, but authorities say there was no credible threat
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Across Texas, TX|News|
Lax Homeschool Oversight Can Shield Abusive Parents
From 2000 to last year, at least 320 homeschooled children were severely neglected and abused
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