Miami, FL|News|
Accused Parkland Shooter Said He Wanted To Buy Gun In '16: Report
Nikolas Cruz cut his arms on Snapchat and told adult welfare investigators he wanted to buy a gun in September 2016.
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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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Bradenton, FL|News|
Police Investigate Possible Threat At Manatee High School
A Manatee High student found a note Thursday containing information about the threat, police said
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Clearwater, FL|News|
White Nationalist Connection To School Shooter Disputed: Report
A white nationalist group claims the accused shooter was a member and attended meetings
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Boca Raton, FL|News|
17 Florida School Shooting Victims Identified
The 17 people killed in a school shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have been identified
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Tampa|News|
Tampa International Opens New SkyConnect Train, Rental Car Center
Tampa International Airport's new SkyConnect people-mover system and Rental Car Center opened Wednesday
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Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
Pasco Assistant Principal Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
The Pasco County assistant principal is facing federal charges after being arrested following a Homeland Security investigation
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Special Florida House Election Goes To Sarasota Democrat
Margaret Good defeated Republican James Buchanan and Libertarian Alison Foxall in Tuesday’s special election
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Polk County Firefighters Rescue German Shepherd Puppy From Blaze
Polk County firefighters save a German shepherd puppy as they battled fires at two homes in the Inwood neighborhood near Winter Haven
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Orioles Announce Spring Training Promotions, Special Events
On Friday, Feb. 23, the Orioles will celebrate Opening Day at 1:05 p.m. against the Tampa Bay Rays
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Orlando, FL|News|
Murder Capitals Of America: 2 Florida Cities On List
2 Florida cities are among the 'Murder Capitals of America' prepared by NeighborhoodScout
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Police Search For Driver In St. Pete Attempted Abduction
Police want to speak to the driver of an orange Hyundai Veloster in connection to last week's attempted abduction on Coffee Pot Boulevard
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Musician Shot, Killed Near Pinellas Park City Hall
A woman was killed in the 5100 block of 78th Avenue near the Pinellas Park City Hall on Monday night, police said
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Superintendent Accuses School Board Member Of Sexual Harassment
Report: Sarasota County School Superintendent Todd Bowden has accused School Board member Shirley Brown of sexual harassment
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Tampa|News|
Fair Foodie Award Announced By Florida State Fair
'The Big Jerk' is the winner of the Fair Foodie Award, weighing more than 2 pounds and available at the Caribbean Noodles food vendor
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Former Massage Envy Employee Charged With Battery
A former employee of Massage Envy has been arrested after two women say they were battered by the man during massage sessions, police said
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Man Stabs, Kills Intruder Who Broke Into Apartment
A St. Petersburg man stabbed and killed an intruder who broke into his St. Petersburg apartment overnight, police said
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Tampa|News|
Tampa Police Shoot, Kill Machete-Wielding Man
Tampa police shot and killed a 48-year-old Brandon man Saturday after the man threatened them and a teenage girl
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Man Accused Of Sexual Battery Of 17-Year-Old Boy
A 56-year-old Clearwater man was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with sexual battery of a 17-year-old boy
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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|
Top Stories: Wharton Fights; Rays Choose Tampa; Underwater Heroes
Here are five of the week's top headlines on Tampa Bay Patches
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