Across Alabama, AL|News|
Hidden Torture: Homeschool Laws Can Shield Abusive Parents
From 2000 to last year, at least 320 homeschooled children were severely neglected and abused
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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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Across Tennessee, TN|News|
Homeschool Laws Can Shield The Most Abusive Of Parents
From 2000 to last year, at least 320 homeschooled children were severely neglected and abused
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Police To Increase Patrols At Schools In Wake Of Threat
Bradenton Police detectives are investigating a threat against Manatee High School made on the social media site, Snapchat.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Homeschool Laws Can Shield Abusive Parents
From 2000 to last year, at least 320 homeschooled children were severely neglected and abused
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Tampa|News|
Tampa GOP Aide Describes Outspoken Parkland Students As Actors
An aide to state Rep. Shawn Harrison, a Tampa Republican, has been fired for claiming that some Parkland high school students were actors
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Tampa|News|
Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash In Tampa
The eastbound lanes of East Adamo Drive are closed at 50th Street by a fatal hit-and-run crash
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Collier County Student Accused Of Making School Threats
A Palmetto Ridge High School student was arrested Monday after an investigation determined that he had a knife on school property
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Port Richey Man Accused In Sexual Assault of 71-Year-Old Woman
A 23-year-old Port Richey man has been arrested for a home invasion and sexual assault of a 71-year-old woman on Monday morning
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Tampa|News|
8-Year-Old Child Struck By SUV On Tampa Street
The child was taken to a local hospital with a broken leg and several lacerations.
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Tampa|News|
Hillsborough Schools To Conduct Lockdown, Evacuation Drills
All Hillsborough County school principals are being directed to conduct lockdown and evacuation drills this week on their campuses
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St. Pete, FL|News|
'Operation Drop The Hammer' Nabs 26 Unlicensed Contractors
Pinellas sheriff's deputies arrested 26 unlicensed contractors during the "Operation Drop The Hammer" undercover sting
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Tampa|News|
Hillsborough's Pet Resource Center Named Best In Florida
Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center has been named the Outstanding Agency of the Year by the Florida Animal Control Association
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete To Name Main Library After Former President Obama
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman announced Monday that the city's Main Library will be named after former President Barack Obama
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Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
13-Year-Old Boy Accused Of Threatening 2 Girls With Knife At Mall
A 13-year-old Wesley Chapel boy was charged with aggravated assault after threatening 2 girls with a knife at Wiregrass Mall, deputies said
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Beach Man Killed By Drunk Driver: Deputies
A 40-year-old man was killed by a drunk driver Saturday night while walking on a sidewalk near St. Pete Beach, according to deputies
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Boy Accused Of Making School Violence Threat
A 14-year-old boy was arrested Saturday for posting a threatening photo and statements on his Snapchat account, according to authorities
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Police Add Officers At 2 Pinellas Park Schools After Threat
Police will have additional officers at two Pinellas Park schools on Monday after a possible threat was shared on Snapchat sometime Friday
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Tampa|News|
Top Stories: Pasco Educator Charged; Pastors Arrested; Fair Baby
Here are five of the week's top headlines on Tampa Bay Patches
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Tampa|News|
Need A Job? 50 Job Openings In Tampa Bay Area
Customize your search by city, state and distance
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Tampa|News|
Tampa Mayor Lambastes Florida Lawmakers 'Controlled' By NRA
Mayor Bob Buckhorn criticized 'worthless members of Congress' and legislators 'controlled' by the National Rifle Association
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