New Tampa, FL|News|
Deputies Search For Driver Who Hit Bicyclist Near Dover, Fled
The vehicle is believed to be a Toyota Camry missing part of its right front air dam, deputies said
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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Sarasota, FL|News|
Valentine's Day 2018: 10 Romantic Restaurants In Sarasota
Feb. 14 isn't far off. Make a reservation for a Valentine dinner spot in Sarasota soon
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Tampa|News|
Expect Lane Closures On Gandy Boulevard This Week
Motorists can expect short intermittent lane closures along eastbound and westbound Gandy Boulevard
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Valentine's Day 2018: 10 Romantic Restaurants In Pinellas County
Feb. 14 isn't far off. Make a reservation for a Valentine dinner spot in Pinellas County soon
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Tampa|News|
Valentine's Day 2018: 10 Romantic Restaurants In Tampa
Valentine's Day is Wednesday. Have you made your reservations?
Don Johnson, Patch Staff
Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Holiday Man Crashes Into Vehicle, Flees From Deputies Twice
18-year-old man faces charges of fleeing, DUI, leaving the scene of a crash and resisting arrest without violence
Don Johnson, Patch Staff
New Tampa, FL|News|
Seffner Christian Student Crowned Strawberry Festival Queen
The pageant winner was selected from a field of 28 contestants who also voted her Miss Congeniality.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Armed Lake Wales Man Shot, Killed During Gun Battle
During a gun battle with deputies, a Lake Wales man, armed with a AR-15 and a shotgun, was shot and killed by sheriff's deputies
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New Tampa, FL|News|
Need A Job? 50 Job Openings In Tampa Bay Area
Customize your search by city, state and distance to explore hundreds of jobs
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Tampa|News|
Top Stories: Casino Boat Fire; Halladay Autopsy; FSU Hazing Death
Here are five of the week's top headlines on Tampa Bay Patches
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Carrollwood-Northdale, FL|News|
Earl of Sandwich Opens New Restaurant Near Carrollwood Area
A grand opening event features free sandwiches during 'Earl’s Hour' from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23
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Tampa|News|
Roy Halladay Had Morphine In System At Time Of Fatal Plane Crash
The autopsy lists the cause of Halladay’s death as blunt force trauma and drowning
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Tampa|News|
Flu Levels Rising In Florida; No Outbreaks Reported In Schools
The district recently sent out information to parents from the Florida Department of Health encouraging families to get vaccinated
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Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Youth Football Official Stole Money From Organization: Deputies
The former president of the Suncoast Youth Football Conference has been accused of stealing about $29,000
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Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
3 Pasco Flood Relief Projects Get Grant Money From Feds
FEMA funding will provide $1.55 million for the Forest Hills Drainage Project
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Tampa|News|
Tampa Police Arrest 4 Suspects In Ybor City Carjacking
About 8:15 p.m. Friday, officers spotted the stolen vehicle in the area of 46th Street and 26th Avenue.
Don Johnson, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Avoid Medical Marijuana Scams, Health Officials Warn
Health officials say a recent case involved a Florida lawyer who was offering "official legal certifications” for marijuana use to clients
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Across Texas, TX|News|
Texas Foreclosure Rate Drops For 2017, Report Says
A new report shows the overall number of foreclosure filings in the U.S. decreased compared to 2016, reaching their lowest level since 2005
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Tampa|News|
Florida Still Ranks High In Number Of Foreclosures
Florida ranked among the top states with the highest number of legacy foreclosures on loans originated between 2004 and 2008.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
PDQ Opens New Restaurant In Seminole On Sunday
The restaurant will be the 11th Tampa Bay location and the group’s 62nd restaurant in the U.S.
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