Gulfport, FL|News|
Skydiving Santa Crashes Onto Gulfport Beach, Breaks Leg: Watch
The skydiving Santa crashed into a tree and light pole before hitting the Florida Beach.
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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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Sarasota, FL|News|
Antiques Roadshow Coming To Sarasota In April
A random drawing will be held for tickets in early March.
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Tampa|News|
Tampa Bay New Year’s Events: 2018 Guide
Here’s your guide to fireworks, parties and other events for New Year's Eve
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Tampa|News|
Interpreter Signed 'Gibberish' At Seminole Heights Arrest Presser
The interpreter was identified as Derlyn Roberts, who got out of state prison last year, according to News Channel 8.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Florida Dunkin’ Donuts Offers Free Ice Coffee On Monday
The #CupOfThanksFlorida promotion is limited to one cup per person.
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Tampa|News|
USF Bulls Face Texas Tech In Birmingham Bowl
The 2017 Birmingham Bowl will be played noon Saturday, Dec. 23, at Legion Field in Birmingham.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Man's Body Found In Egmont Key Area: Authorities
The FWC is searching for a missing boater from Nov. 17 in the area that the body was found.
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New Tampa, FL|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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Lutz, FL|News|
Weird Florida: Opossum Breaks Into Liquor Store, Drinks Bourbon
A liquor store employee found the animal next to a broken and empty bottle of bourbon.
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Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
Search Continues For Man Who Struck Dade City Officer With Car
The officer was struck near the intersection of State Street and Moceri Avenue in Dade City about 9:58 p.m. Saturday.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Deputy's Memorial Fundraiser Marred By Death Of Organizer
The man was killed when he stepped into traffic on Lithia Pinecrest Road in Riverview and was struck by two vehicles.
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Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
Injured in Afghanistan, Purple Heart Veteran Gets New Home
The veteran was gifted a mortgage-free home in Land O' Lakes by the nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes.
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Across Texas, TX|News|
62 High, Medium Risk Hazardous DOD Sites In Texas: ProPublica
ProPublica identified 40,000 sites across the U.S. polluted by the military, some of which present a risk of exploding bombs and munitions.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Top Stories: Seminole Heights Arrest; DUI On Horse Court Hearing
Here are five of the week's top headlines on Tampa Bay Patches
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Tampa|News|
66 Hazardous DOD Sites In Florida Revealed: ProPublica
ProPublica identified 40,000 sites across the U.S. polluted by the military, some of which present a risk of exploding bombs and munitions.
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Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
2 Tarpon Springs Schools Cleared After Threat
East Lake High School and East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering were evacuated Friday morning.
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Tampa|News|
Attorney: Parents Of Seminole Heights Suspect 'Heartbroken'
A Tampa attorney says the parents of Seminole Heights suspect Howell "Trai" Donaldson III are heartbroken over their son's arrest.
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Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Christmas Events: What To Know Before You Go
The Christmas holiday kicks off this weekend with Tampa Bay's wintertime traditions.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Deputies Arrest Man In St. Pete Shooting: Deputies
A woman was transported to Bayfront Health St.Petersburg for non-life-threatening injuries.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Wimauma Man Shot Walking Near His Home
The victim, while on a cellphone, was standing near Aley Street and Railroad Street when he felt a pain in his upper chest.
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