Lutz, FL|News|
Man Drives Truck Through Home Depot Entrance In New Tampa
A man drove his truck through the front doors of a Home Depot, 17601 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., about 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
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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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Lakeland, FL|News|
Former Prom Queen, Now County Inmate, Dies At Lakeland Hospital
The 29-year-old woman had been transferred from the Central County Jail infirmary in Bartow on Monday.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pasco Deputies Search For Clues In Cold Case
On Jan. 24, 1989, skeletal remains were found in an orange grove near San Antonio.
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New Tampa, FL|News|
Thanksgiving 2017: Tampa Airport Rankings For On-Time Performance
Traveling for Thanksgiving?: Tampa International Airport ranks as the 8th best in on-time performance.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Man Charged After Girlfriend's Body Found In Burning Minivan
Sarasota County detectives charged Michael Clark, 34, of Brandon with murder, arson, tampering with evidence and possession of cocaine.
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Tampa|News|
Dog Missing From Tampa Airport Has Been Found
The dog’s owner says on Facebook that Apple has been found.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
High School Team In Bradenton Placed On Probation After Fight
The team was playing Wauchula Hardee High School on Oct. 20 when tempers flared after the game.
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Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
Pasco Deputies Warn Parents: Children Solicited Through Apps
The sheriff’s Cyber Investigations Unit has spotted this trend over the last two months involving the abuse of social media and preteens.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Manatee Sheriff Searching for Missing 14-Year-Old Girl
Gracie White of Parrish was last seen at her bus stop on Monday morning.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Pedestrian Dies In Pinellas Hit-And-Run Crash
The incident was the second fatal crash involving a pedestrian in Pinellas County on Wednesday.
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Tampa|News|
'Person Of Interest' In New York Terror Attack Has Tampa Ties
The FBI and New York Police Department has located Mukhammadzoir Kadirov, an Uzbek national.
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Tampa|News|
Suspect in New York City Terror Attack Had Tampa Ties
Two separate law enforcement sources identified him as Sayfullo Saipov, 29.
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La Vergne-Smyrna, TN|News|
31 Tennessee Nursing Homes Rated As Best In State: U.S. News
These Tennessee nursing homes provide the absolute best care in the state, according to U.S. News.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
44 Alabama Nursing Homes Rated As Best In State: U.S. News
These Alabama nursing homes provide the absolute best care in the state, according to U.S. News.
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Tampa|News|
121 Florida Nursing Homes Rated As Best In State: U.S. News
These Florida nursing homes provide the absolute best care in the state, according to U.S. News.
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Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Tarpon Springs 1st Responders Perform ‘Thriller’ To Raise Money
Tarpon Springs police and fire departments put on their best dance moves to “Thriller” to help children with food allergies.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Pinellas Deputies Make Arrests In Gulf Boulevard Shootings
Detectives say the firearm used in the shootings was a high-powered pellet gun.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Ice Cream Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting 7-Year-Old Girl
Bernardo Salinas, 66, was arrested Sunday night and charged with capital sexual battery.
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Tampa|News|
Hillsborough Deputy Suspended For Fleeing Crash Scene In Largo
James G. Paes, 39, faces charges of leaving the scene of a crash involving serious injuries.
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Tampa|News|
Detectives Seeking Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run Hillsborough Crash
The unidentified vehicle is teal green in color and missing its passenger mirror.
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