Brandon, FL|News|
Traffic, Not Kids, Most Stressful Part of Holiday Road Trip: Poll
Nearly 2 in 3 parents say traffic is the most stressful part of the family road trip, a Harris Poll found.
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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|
Sarasota Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Porn: Deputies
The man is charged with 40 felony counts of possession: sexual performance by a child.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Sun City Center Man Arrested In Purse Snatching At Publix
Deputies said they arrested David Florian on grand theft in the third degree and fraudulent use of a credit card.
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Tampa|News|
Mann Middle School Student Struck, Killed By Car
The boy ran across Orient Road through stopped northbound traffic and into the path of a southbound Hyundai Sonata.
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Lutz, FL|News|
Franken Cancels Fundraiser Appearance For Sen. Bill Nelson
Franken was scheduled to appear at the event held at the home of former gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink.
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Tampa|News|
Seminole Heights Shootings: Scott Adds Officers To Neighborhood
Scott said the officers will work with the Tampa police in patrolling the neighborhood.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Matos Faces Possible Death Penalty In Quadruple Murder Trial
A Pasco jury found Adam Matos guilty on all four counts of first-degree murder last week and the sentencing phase began Monday.
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Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
Pasco School Employee Offers Student $500 For Sex: Deputies
Detectives say the man worked at Cypress Creek High School.
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Seminole Heights, FL|News|
Seminole Heights Shootings: Reward Rises to $100,000
The reward stood at $91,000 on Wednesday until restaurateur Richard Gonzmart pledged $9,000.
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Tampa|News|
I-4 Tops List Of Most Dangerous Roadways
I-4 accounted for 165 traffic fatalities between 2011-2015.
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New Tampa, FL|News|
2 Tampa Beaches Under Health Advisories
The Environmental Protection Agency recommended the advisories for Ben T. Davis and Picnic Island beaches.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Residents Get Amazon Prime Free Same-Day Delivery
When an Amazon member places an order costing more than $35, it can be delivered that same day, seven days a week.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Adam Matos Testifies 4 Pasco Slayings Were In Self-Defense
Matos testified in his quadruple murder trial that he committed the slayings on Aug. 28, 2014
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater's Long Center Pool Renovations Nearly Complete
Visitors can expect a new look when the aquatic facility reopens on Nov. 27.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Shopping On Thanksgiving 2017? Here's Your List Of Open Retailers
Patch has a list of some of the major retailers open for Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
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Seminole Heights, FL|News|
Tampa Police: We Have A Suspect In Seminole Heights Shootings
Police Chief Brian Dugan says police believe the killer lives in the neighborhood because he has avoided capture.
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Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
Pasco Detectives Find Skimmers At 3 Gas Stations
Each detective with the sheriff's Economic Crimes Unit was paired with a petroleum inspector during the sweep.
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Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Man Snatches Purse From Shopping Cart At Sun City Center Publix
The man fled the store and was seen driving a white four-door car.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Roy Halladay Remembered As Fierce Competitor, Humble Athlete
Hundreds attended a celebration of Halladay's life held Tuesday at Spectrum Field in Clearwater.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Thanksgiving 2017: List Of Stores Closed on Holiday
At least 30 retailers in the Tampa Bay area are expected to be closed on Thanksgiving.
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