St. Pete, FL|News|
Man Dies In Townhouse Fire Near St. Pete
A man died in a fire at a townhouse at 7233 Parkside Villas Drive North in Lealman
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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Tampa|News|
Deputies Deliver Baby Girl At Florida State Fair
About 4 p.m. Friday, the deputies were patrolling at the Florida State Fair when they heard a woman asking for help
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Winter Haven Pastor Accused Of Sexual Battery On A Child
The pastor is charged with one count of sexual battery on a victim younger than 12 years old and one count of lewd exhibition.
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Tampa|News|
It's National Pizza Day: Check Out These Specials In Tampa Bay
It's National Pizza Day on Friday so you expect some freebies or, at the very least, some bargain prices on pizza, right?
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Tampa|News|
Would-Be Robber Shot By Gas Station Clerk In Tampa: Police
When the man attempted to rob the gas station at gunpoint, the clerk armed himself with his own firearm and fired at the suspect
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Rays Owner Endorses Tampa Site For New Ballpark
Stu Sternberg said at a Friday afternoon press conference that the "entire focus" of the team is to get the Ybor City ballpark built
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Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
See Smoke In Pasco County, North Hillsborough? Controlled Burns
The Florida Forest Service is conducting a 1,000 acre controlled burn in Citrus County. The north winds are carrying the smoke south.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
See Smoke In Lakeland: It's Controlled Burns
See smoke in Lakeland? The city's fire department says: Don't be alarmed.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Palm Shores Retirement Community Pays Back Wages
Palm Shores Retirement Community will pay $181,663 in back wages to 454 employees for violating the overtime provisions
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Tampa|News|
Cops Prepare For Student Day At Florida State Fair
200 off-duty deputies will be out in force on Friday to ensure a safe Fair experience, authorities said.
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Tampa|News|
Epicurean Hotel Named Best In Tampa, 58th Best In State: Report
U.S. News & World Report has released its rankings of the best hotels across the country and in Florida
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Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Detectives Search For Riverview Home Invasion Suspects
Hillsborough authorities are searching for two armed men who broke into a Riverview home and took property and cash, deputies said
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Tampa|News|
Tampa Man Accused Of Robbing Seminole Casino Poker Room
A 24-year-old Tampa man has been accused of the armed robbery at the Poker Room at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Uber Driver Attacked Outside McDonald's In St. Pete: Police
An Uber driver was assaulted in a McDonald's parking lot Tuesday night by two brothers, according to St. Pete police
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Tampa|News|
Tampa Bay Toys R Us, Babies R Us Closing Sale On Now
Sales at 2 Tampa Bay stores began Wednesday. Find out where.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Woman Escapes Attempted Kidnapper In St. Pete
A man attempted to kidnap a female jogger Wednesday morning in the 2100 block of Coffee Pot Boulevard N.E., according to police.
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Tampa|News|
Tampa Bay Ranks In Top 10 Nationwide For Severe Flu Cases
In Hillsborough County, the number of laboratory confirmed influenza cases reported by the county's medical providers remains high
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Brandon, FL|News|
2 People Injured In Deputy-Involved Shooting In Brandon
A deputy-involved shooting injured two people during an undercover gun buy in a Home Depot parking lot, 9941 E Adamo Drive in Brandon
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Florida Man Charged With Murder 8 Years After Shooting
A 42-year-old man named Riddle was charged with first-degree murder Monday eight years after the victim was shot.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Here Are Toxic Sites In Birmingham That Could Flood: Report
Americans in every state face dangerous possibilities of exposure to a toxic stew of chemicals
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