Seminole Heights, FL|News|
26-Year-Old Man Dies in Tampa Motorcycle Crash
A motorcycle rider died Thursday evening after losing control of his 2006 Yamaha and striking the front of a vehicle.
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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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Brandon, FL|News|
Lanes Of Brandon Boulevard, Kings Avenue N Reopen After Crash
Lanes reopen at Brandon Boulevard, Kings Avenue N after traffic crash.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Dogs Remains Stolen From Veterinary Hospital In Bradenton: Report
Bradenton Police are searching for a man who stole a freezer containing the remains of two dogs awaiting cremation.
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Tampa|News|
A New Look At Tampa's $3 Billion Project: Water Street Tampa
Strategic Property Partners has released one of the most detailed renderings for its $3 billion project: Water Street Tampa.
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Seminole Heights, FL|News|
9-Year-Old Boy Injured In Pedestrian Accident In Tampa
The 9-year-old boy hurt in a pedestrian accident Thursday evening is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Man Crashes Car Into Clearwater Bar; Suffers Minor Injuries
An 87-year-old driver crashed his car into the Two Buks bar in Clearwater about 2:49 p.m. Thursday.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Teens Batter Elderly Man After Leaving Hudson Restaurant
A 15-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday after attacking a 79-year-old man as he left Nikos Grill in Hudson, deputies said
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Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
Teens Batter Elderly Man After Leaving Hudson Restaurant
A 15-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday afternoon after attacking a 79-year-old man as he left Nikos Grill in Hudson, deputies said
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New Tampa, FL|News|
Sick Puppies Dumped On Tampa Street; $1,000 Reward Offered
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay announced that it is offering a $1,000 reward for information on who dumped puppies on Tampa street.
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Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Motorcycle Crash Kills Riverview Woman
A motorcycle rider was killed Wednesday morning after she lost control of her 2008 Yamaha after passing railroad tracks on N. 30th St.
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Tampa|News|
Fire Damages Tampa's 4 Rivers Smokehouse Restaurant
The kitchen area of the 4 Rivers Smokehouse restaurant was severely damaged by fire late Wednesday night.
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Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Pinellas Detectives Seek To Identify Armed Robbery Suspect
Sheriff's detectives are seeking to identify an armed robbery suspect who has robbed at least six convenience stores in Pinellas County.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Missing Child Alert Issued For Gainesville Child
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for Gabrinna Nelson, a black female, 4 years old, 3 feet tall and 30 pounds
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Lutz, FL|News|
Florida Strawberry Festival Concert Tickets On Sale Thursday
Tickets to the Florida Strawberry Festival's headline entertainment shows will go on sale Thursday morning,
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Safety Harbor, FL|News|
Grinchy Florida Guy Accused Of Stealing Christmas Decorations
Safety Harbor man who said he was drunk and made a mistake is charged with displaying stolen Christmas decorations in his yard.
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Lutz, FL|News|
Willie Taggart Will Be New FSU Coach: AP
Florida State officials met Monday with Willie Taggart in Arizona during a recruiting trip by the Oregon coach.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2017: Make Sure Gifts Arrive On Time
The US Postal Service, FedEx, UPS release their shipping deadlines for cards and gifts in the 2017 holiday season, plus packing tips.
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Largo, FL|News|
Former Comptroller Accused Of Taking $800,000 From Largo Company
The man is accused of stealing about $800,000 from the company.
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Tampa|News|
Find Out If Florida State Treasury Owes You Money
The Florida State Treasury says it holds unclaimed property accounts valued at more than $1 billion.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Free Flu Shots Offered By Pinellas Health Department
The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County is marking National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 3-9, with a day of free flu shots.
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