St. Pete, FL|News|
Deputy Saves Woman From Jumping Off Sunshine Skyway Bridge
The deputy grabbed the woman by the waist and pulled her back over the wall where she continued to struggle until being handcuffed.
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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Lakeland, FL|News|
NTSB Report Released On Bartow Plane Crash That Left 5 Dead
Pilot John Shannon requested that the aircraft be towed from the hangar to the ramp before takeoff because of dense fog
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Man Dies In Shooting At Super 8 Motel
Police are searching for a "person of interest" and released a photo of a man who authorities say may have information about the shooting
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Tallahassee Residents React To Snowy Conditions: Watch
The National Weather Service reported that snow flurries reached Tallahassee about 8 a.m. Wednesday.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Motorcycle Rider Killed In Crash With Tow Truck In St. Pete
Police detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash
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Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
12-Foot Great White Shark Visits Off Pinellas Coast
The female white shark named Miss Costa was visiting in the Gulf on New Year’s Day.
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Tampa|News|
2018 Florida State Fair Seeks To Hire 300 Workers
The jobs will start between mid-January through mid-February with part-time and seasonal positions available
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Tampa|News|
Teen Club Deaths: Guns Found In Vehicle Of Man, 15-Year-Old Girl
Authorities say security guards saw someone firing a weapon from a car outside the Hillsborough teen club and they both returned fire
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Largo, FL|News|
Seffner Man Arrested After Injuring Girlfriend At Strip Club
The man was arrested early Monday morning after severely injuring his girlfriend at a strip club near Clearwater
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Doctors, 2 Children Killed In Plane Crash: Report
12 people were killed in a New Year’s Eve sightseeing plane crash in Costa Rica
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Austin Residents React To Snow On New Year's Eve
A hard freeze warning is in effect until noon Wednesday as overnight lows are forecast to be in the mid-teens to mid-20s
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Police Arrest Suspect In Man's Death At St. Petersburg Home
The suspect faces charges of murder in the first degree and attempted murder in the first degree for the attack on the man and his sister
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Round Rock, TX|News|
Amber Alert: 2 Children Abducted From Round Rock
Round Rock police issued an Amber Alert on Sunday for two missing children
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Tampa|News|
Florida Minimum Wage Rising In 2018 By 15 Cents
Employees who receive tips in the service industry also will get a 15 cent increase to $5.23 per hour.
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North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Tips To Wrap Pipes In Cold Austin Weather The Next Few Days
With freezing temperatures the next few days, it might be worth looking at this inexpensive way to prevent a very expensive disaster
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Tampa|News|
Tampa Man Accused Of Punching, Killing 7-Year-Old Stepson
The man also urged the boy's siblings in the Masters Inn hotel room in Seffner to punch the child, authorities said.
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Austin, TX|News|
UT Student Sexually Assaulted On Campus: Police
A University of Texas student was sexually assaulted early Sunday morning at Clark Field in the 300 block of 21st Street, authorities said
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East Austin, TX|News|
Firefighters Battle Southeast Austin Duplex Fire
When firefighters arrived about 11:30 a.m., the attic was engulfed in flames
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Uncle Kills Nephew, Injures Niece Then Turns Gun On Himself
A Polk City man was killed and his wife injured Saturday night when their uncle shot them during an argument and then killed himself
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Gulfport, FL|News|
Gulfport Man Charged With Sexual Battery Of Children Under 12
The man has been arrested for committing sexual battery on multiple children under the age of 12 and for producing child pornography
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