Safety Harbor, FL|News|
Pinellas Woman Stabs Pit Bull To Death After Attack
The pit bull attacked a 45-year-old mother and her 14-year-old daughter Friday at their Safety Harbor home.
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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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St. Pete, FL|News|
Publix Now Offering Same-Day Alcohol Delivery
Just go online and make your selection of beer, wine, liquor and mixers.
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Seminole Heights, FL|News|
Seminole Heights Shootings: Police Begin Patrols On Horseback
Last week, Gov. Rick Scott announced more state troopers would be assigned to the neighborhood to ensure the safety of Seminole Heights.
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Tampa|News|
Tampa Officer Uses Narcan To Reverse Overdose Effects
It was the first use of the overdose reversal drug by a Tampa officer.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Man Attempts To Break Into Sheriff's Car With Deputies Inside
The vehicle was occupied by members of a team responsible for tracking down car thieves and auto burglars.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Police Want To Question Man In Tyrone Square Mall Theft
Police are looking for a person of interest captured on surveillance video.
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Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
3 Die In Wrong-Way Crash On I-75: FHP
A car traveling the wrong way on southbound lanes of I-75 crashed head-on into another vehicle near Gibsonton Drive.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Large Hole Closes Intersection In Valrico
A hole about the size of a vehicle opened underneath the intersection of Natures Way and Elm Grove Lane.
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Dunedin, FL|News|
Man Dies In Largo Motorcycle Crash
A cab driver attempted to turn left on 142 street Thursday morning and was struck by a southbound Yamaha motorcycle.
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Westchase, FL|News|
Westchase Neighborhood: Don't Close Our Starbucks
The neighborhood Starbucks in West Park Village is closing and a new coffee shop is opening about a mile away in a shopping center.
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Tampa|News|
Mom, 2 Young Children Hit By Car Crossing Dale Mabry Highway
The mother and 18-month-old child suffered serious injuries.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Suspects Steal Rings From Tampa Jewelry Store: Deputies
The couple fled from the store with two rings valued at $8,000.
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Tampa|News|
Tampa Police Investigate Death Of Fleeing Suspect
Police said the man was in a car that was reported stolen in an armed home invasion in Hillsborough County.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota High School Head Football Coach Resigns
Sarasota High is beginning a national search for a new head football coach for the Sailor football team.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Lakeland Firefighters Offer Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Cooking
Cooking fires are the leading cause of fires in Lakeland and the nation, firefighters said.
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New Tampa, FL|News|
Bucs Ronde Barber Makes Semifinalists List for Hall Of Fame
Former Bucs defensive end Simeon Rice and safety John Lynch also made the semifinals list for the Pro Football Hall Of Fame.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
U.S. 19 Reopens After Fire At Pasco Strip Club
When Pasco County firefighters arrived on the scene, heavy smoke was coming from the roof at the club.
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New Tampa, FL|News|
Publix, Winn-Dixie, Whole Foods: Thanksgiving 2017 Store Hours
If you find yourself out of a critical item on Thanksgiving aside from the traditional main course, there's still options in Tampa Bay.
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Westchase, FL|News|
New PDQ To Open In Westchase On Sunday
The fast casual chicken chain that started in Tampa six years ago will be opening its first Tampa Bay area restaurant in over a year.
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Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
Gov. Scott Visits Seminole Heights To Thank Police
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn tweeted several photos Tuesday of Scott visiting the neighborhood.
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