Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Tarpon Springs' Epiphany Celebration Set For This Weekend
Organizers say they are prepared for the cold weather, with thermal blankets and paramedics at the celebration.
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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New Tampa, FL|News|
'Pub Subs' Named Country's Best Sandwich: Thrillist
The website lauds the "Pub Subs" as one of the few things that everyone can agree on in Florida.
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Miami, FL|News|
Semi-Truck Shuts Down Eastbound Lanes Of Palmetto Expressway
The truck overturned Friday morning at the Golden Glades interchange
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sea Turtles 'Cold-Stunned' By Freezing Gulf Waters
The state's wildlife staff help sea turtles, manatees during the cold weather
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Tampa|News|
Disney World Offers Florida Residents Special Ticket Deal
The discount ticket entitles you to visit one park per day and you must purchase it by June 20.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Fire Leaves 17 Residents Displaced; 4 Pets Die
The Red Cross is providing assistance to the residents displaced.
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Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Scammer Posing As Pinellas Sheriff's Captain To Obtain Money
The scammer is calling residents in Pinellas County posing as sheriff's Captain Jack Peterson.
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Tampa|News|
Police Investigate Multiple Auto Burglaries In Swann Estates
The unidentified man broke into multiple unlocked cars in the Swann Estates neighborhood on Jan. 1
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Tampa|News|
Did Bobcat Attack Man In Tampa Condo? Owner Says Animal Was Cat
The condo owner says she doesn't own a bobcat but a standard house cat named Calli
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Tampa|News|
Winter Storm Causes Canceled Flights At Tampa International
John F. Kennedy International Airport was closed Thursday just before 11 a.m., the Federal Aviation Administration announced.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Residents Can Recycle Christmas Trees On Saturday
St. Petersburg residents are encouraged to participate in the free Christmas tree collection event
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Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Deputies Search For Gunman In Wimauma Shooting
An 18-year-old Wimauma man was shot in the chest by a passing vehicle on Nov. 30 while walking near the intersection of Railroad Street
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Seminole Heights, FL|News|
Fire Damages Seminole Heights Home, Neighbor's Van
A man and woman were asleep in the home when they were alerted to the fire by smoke detectors and escaped with minor injuries.
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Lutz, FL|News|
Gunman Robs AT&T Store In Lutz
Two AT&T employees had just closed the store at 1408 Dale Mabry Highway and were in the parking lot when a man approached them with a gun
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Sarasota, FL|News|
2 Teens Arrested In Sarasota After Stealing Vehicle: Police
Julien Guevara was charged with three felonies, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, fleeing to elude and motor vehicle theft.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Power Restored For Most Areas of Pinellas County
Thousands of Tampa Bay residents woke up Thursday morning without power.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
11-Year-Old Girl Wearing Headphones Walks Into Path Of Train
The girl, who died at the scene, did not make any indication that she was aware the train was approaching.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Polk Deputies Search For Pickup In Homicide Investigation
Authorities say the pickup has a handicapped Florida tag Z2SKD and belongs to one of the victims.
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Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Health Advisory Issued For Simmons Park Beach
A health advisory has been issued for Simmons Park Beach based a potential risk of enterococci bacteria in the water
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Tampa|News|
Bucs Safety T.J. Ward Arrested On Marijuana Possession Charge
Ward was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to jail records.
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