Lakeland, FL|News|
Teen Stole DCF Employee's Car Before I-4 Police Pursuit: Deputies
Lakeland police arrested a driver and four passengers in the stolen vehicle after a pursuit on Interstate 4.
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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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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Matos Gets Life In Prison For Quadruple Murders: Report
Jurors could not reach a unanimous decision to give him the death penalty
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Temple Terrace, FL|News|
Thanksgiving Travel: Tips On Lowest Gas Prices, Weather Forecast
Nearly 51 million people will travel for Thanksgiving, the highest number in 12 years, AAA says.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Hillsborough Deputies Locate Missing Tampa Man: Update
The missing Tampa man has been found.
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Largo, FL|News|
New Report: Roy Halladay’s Plane Took Steep Turns, Flew Low
The parachute in retired Major League pitcher Roy Halladay's plane did not deploy before crashing into the Gulf of Mexico.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Hillsborough Deputies Search For Shoplifting Suspect In Wimauma
The man is suspected of stealing a Hewlett Packard computer and Samsung high-definition television on Oct. 20 from the Walmart in Wimauma.
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Largo, FL|News|
Clearwater Police Seek Help Identifying Grand Theft Suspect
The incident occurred Nov. 5 at the Sheraton Sand Key's gift shop.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
5 Suspects Caught In Stolen Vehicle After I-4 Pursuit
Lakeland police arrested a driver and four passengers in a stolen vehicle after a pursuit on Interstate 4.
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Seminole Heights, FL|News|
Seminole Heights Killer: More FHP Troopers Arrive In Neighborhood
The extra FHP patrols started on Friday after Gov. Rick Scott announced that more troopers would be assigned to Seminole Heights.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Coast Guard Suspends Search For 63-year-old Missing Boater
Fraser Horne departed Egmont Key aboard his 30-foot boat, Golden Rush, the Coast Guard said.
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New Tampa, FL|News|
Need A Job? 80 Job Openings In Tampa Bay Area
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Top Stories: Winston NFL Probe; Seminole Heights; Murder Verdict
Week In Review: The top 5 Tampa Bay stories on Patch sites in the last week.
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New Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Police Investigate Drive-By Shooting
The car involved in the shooting crashed in the 800 block of Conover Street.
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Tampa|News|
Man Drives Wrong Way On Courtney Campbell, Causes 3 Crashes: TPD
A driver accused of causing a multi-car crash late Friday night resulting in serious injuries to two people has been arrested.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Teen Attempts To Rob Another Boy, Fires Gun: Pinellas Deputies
The teen fired the handgun outside a Seminole business Friday morning.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Women Locked In Storage Unit, Given Drugs To Have Sex: Deputies
Juan Cruz Jr. of Bradenton has been arrested on human trafficking charges, according to an affidavit.
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New Tampa, FL|News|
USF Football Player Arrested On Sexual Battery Charge
The incident occurred on campus at the Holly C Residence Hall.
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Seminole Heights, FL|News|
Seminole Heights Shootings: Mayor Says 'It Could Happen Again'
Tampa mayor says police will remain in Seminole Heights “as long as it takes” to catch the killer.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Florida Democratic Party Chairman Resigns Over Demeaning Behavior
Stephen Bittel, the Florida Democratic Party chairman, resigned after anonymous allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior.
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Tampa|News|
Eagles Player Says Groping Allegations Against Winston Untrue
The NFL is investigating the allegation that Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston groped a female Uber driver in 2016, BuzzFeed reported.
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