Sarasota, FL|News|
Deputies Investigate Shooting Of Sarasota Motorist
A driver was shot near the intersection of 17th Street and Lockwood Ridge Road Friday morning, deputies said
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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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St. Pete, FL|News|
9 Face Hazing Charges In FSU Frat Pledge Death
All 9 will be charged with 'College Hazing-Cause Injury or Death' in 20-year-old Andrew Coffey’s death.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Snowing In Florida For Third Time This Winter
It has been seven years since the last time multiple snow and ice events were reported in the same winter in Florida.
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Tampa|News|
Kid Rock To Perform At NHL All-Star Game In Tampa
Flo Rida will perform at Amalie Arena on Sunday during the All-Star Skills Competition
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Dunedin, FL|News|
Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training 2018: What You Need To Know
The Blue Jays open their Grapefruit League season on Feb. 23 at Dunedin Stadium against the Phillies.
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Tampa|News|
Country Artist Gary Allan Joins Strawberry Festival Lineup
Allan will replace DNCE in the Florida Strawberry Festival's opening night show on Thursday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Man Arrested For Arson After Early Morning Fire
Officers were on patrol when they observed thick black smoke coming from the rear of 428 North Lemon Ave
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Officer Suspended For Conduct At Tampa Concert
The police officer has been suspended for eight days and is prohibited from drinking alcohol for five years
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Ex-Lobbyist Details Groping Allegations Against Latvala: Report
Laura McLeod, who was lobbyist for the Florida Association of DUI Programs, said she would dread getting text messages from Latvala
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training 2018: What You Need To Know
A Blake Snell bobblehead will be given to the first 1,000 fans for the first home game at Charlotte Sports Park on Feb. 23
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Tampa|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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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Florida Casino Boat Fire Casualty Identified As Lutz Mom
The 42-year-old shuttle boat passenger died Sunday night at a local hospital while being treated for injuries.
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Tampa|News|
Yankees Spring Training 2018: What You Need To Know
For Tampa Bay Rays fans, the Yankees host the Rays at 1:05 p.m. on March 4 and at 6:35 p.m. on March 19 in Tampa.
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Tampa|News|
Top Stories: Educators Exonerated; Disney Deal; Mega Winner Claim
Here are five of the week's top headlines on Tampa Bay Patches
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Port Richey Man, 20, Claims $450 Million Mega Millions Jackpot
The new Tampa Bay millionaire sent out a new tweet this evening.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Florida Wildlife Agency Wants To Get Rid Of Infected Monkeys
Researchers warn Florida's wildlife officials that the infected monkeys are a public health concern
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Tampa|News|
DNCE Cancels Florida Strawberry Festival Show
The 83rd Annual Florida Strawberry Festival will take place March 1-11.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Lakeland Man Shot After Firing Gun At Deputies
The shooting closed Highway 33 near Combee Road for much of Friday morning.
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Tampa|News|
Sam's Club Closes In South Tampa Amid Other Stores Shuttered
A search of the Sam’s Club web page finds that the South Dale Mabry location no longer appears in a list of locations.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Bear Attacks Naples Man, Gets 41 Stitches
A Naples man says he was walking his dog at at his Naples apartment complex about 11 p.m. when he was attacked by a 4-foot black bear
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