Tampa|News|
Baby Orangutan Makes Debut At Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
The baby’s mother, Dee Dee, has given birth four times successfully, zoo officials 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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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pasco School Rezoning Plan Voided By Judge
The Pasco County School Board voted last year on rezoning that would ship students from Mitchell High to River Ridge High.
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Tampa|News|
Sen. Nelson Calls Decision On Offshore Drilling 'Political Stunt'
The Trump administration announced that it would seek to expand offshore drilling, but four days later reversed that decision for Florida
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Tampa|News|
Driver Flees After Crashing Into Tampa Apartment
Inside the apartment, Yasiel Toledo-Ruiz was on a sofa in his living room and was thrown from the sofa during the incident, deputies said
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Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Possible Sinkhole Causes Palm Harbor Home To Be 'Uninhabitable'
At 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, the homeowner reported hearing a cracking sound in her home and fire crews reported visible structural cracks
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Tampa|News|
NHL All-Star Fan Festival: What You Need To Know
All activities inside the NHL All-Star PreGame will be free
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Hoover, AL|News|
Former Hoover High Football Star Returns Home
Ben Abercrombie returned home Monday for the first time since suffering a major spinal cord injury during a football game for Harvard
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Hoover, AL|News|
Gov. Ivey Running For Full Term As Governor
Gov. Ivey said she wants to continue to clean up Alabama's government
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Tampa|News|
Baby Pygmy Hippo's Name Revealed at Lowry Park Zoo: Watch
After more than 1,000 submissions, Lowry Park Zoo revealed the name of its baby pygmy hippopotamus on Monday morning.
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Mountain Brook, AL|News|
Mountain Brook's Lane Parke Adding Retailers
Phase 2 of Lane Parke in Mountain Brook will begin in July with construction of an additional 44,000 square feet of retail space
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Tampa|News|
Justin Timberlake's Man Of The Woods Tour Coming to Amalie Arena
Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Monday, Jan. 29 at Ticketmaster.com.
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Tampa|News|
1 Dead, 1 Injured In Tampa House Fire
The injured woman was found outside the house after a neighbor pulled her away from the flames, firefighters said.
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Tampa|News|
Need A Job? 60 Job Openings In Tampa Bay Area
Customize your search by city, state and distance to explore hundreds of jobs
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Dolphin At Clearwater Aquarium Picks College Champion: Watch
A rescued dolphin at Clearwater Marine Aquarium has made his pick for the Georgia vs. Alabama national championship game.
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Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Tarpon Springs High Senior Retrieves Cross At Annual Epiphany
Christian Chrysakis, 18, retrieved the cross during the 112th Annual Epiphany Celebration held Saturday in Tarpon Springs
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Tampa|News|
Top Stories: Teen Club Deaths; Costa Rica Plane Crash; Hero Story
Here are five of the week's top headlines on Tampa Bay Patches
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold At Port Richey 7-Eleven
Lottery officials say the sole winning ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven on Ridge Road near Regency Park Boulevard.
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Tampa|News|
Tampa Man Struck, Killed Walking In Path Of Dump Truck
The 20-year-old man was attempting to cross Sligh Avenue near U.S. 301 about 12:50 p.m. Friday, deputies said.
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Tampa|News|
Jon Gruden Gets $100 Million To Coach Raiders: Report
The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach will sign a 10-year contract, the longest deal in NFL history, according to ESPN
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete MLK Events 2018: What You Need to Know
The 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebration in St. Petersburg features 10 events
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