New Port Richey, FL|News|
Jury Selection Begins In Pasco Quadruple Murder Trial
Adam Matos, 31, is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend Megan Brown, her parents and Brown’s boyfriend.
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Largo, FL|News|
Off-Duty Pinellas Sergeant Dies Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
The victim was identified as Sgt. Michael Borland, 44, who had worked for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office since July 1996.
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Tampa|News|
Halloween in Seminole Heights: Mayor, Police Chief Will Be There
Mayor, interim police chief plan to celebrate Halloween on Tuesday evening by handing out candy in Giddens Park.
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Tampa|News|
Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center Opens Wednesday
The stingrays touch-tank is back at the center with improvements to the 900-foot tidal walk.
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Tampa|News|
Seminole Heights Shootings: Bus Videos Obtained In Investigation
Tampa police have received an “extensive amount of video” from the HART bus system as part of the investigation.
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Tampa|News|
Tampa Police Respond To Shooting In Sulphur Springs Area
A female was shot at 8007 N. Mulberry St. and suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Quick-Thinking FHP Trooper Helps Rescue Stranded Boaters
Trooper Jim Covert saw an overturned boat about 200 yards offshore with three boaters sitting atop the vessel.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Drunk Dad Had 3 Kids In Car; Driving 105 MPH On U.S. 19: Police
Pablo Nandho Pedraza was charged with driving under the influence and child neglect.
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Tampa|News|
It's Official: McElwain Out As Florida Gators Coach
The university said the decision was mutual. The two parties are currently negotiating terms of separation., the school said.
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Tampa|News|
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit By 3 Vehicles On U.S. 19
The pedestrian was crossing the highway westbound, just south of Saltwater Boulevard.
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Tampa|News|
Seminole Heights Shootings: Police Chief Will Patrol On Halloween
Interim Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan promises the Seminole Heights neighborhood will be safe on Halloween.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Girl, 13, Makes Online Threats Against Pasco Schools: Sheriff
The 8th grader at Gulf Middle School has been charged with written threats to kill.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Shootings In St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island May Be Related
Treasure Island police reported Saturday night that in both shootings a white car was spotted in the area.
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Tampa|News|
Tampa Bay's Top Stories: The Week In Review
Top stories: Children banned from local restaurant; Wesley Chapel teacher dies in car accident; New video in Seminole Heights shootings.
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Tampa|News|
Update: Amber Alert Canceled For Missing 2-Year-Old Florida Girl
Gracie Harding, 2, was only wearing a diaper when she was last seen in the town of Westville. Authorities say the case has been resolved.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Motorcycle Crash Kills 31-Year-Old Brandon Man
The motorcycle crossed the center line on 78th Street, south of Causeway Boulevard, and struck a Ford F-250.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pasco Deputies Search For Man Accused Of Trying To Abduct Child
Deputies say the suspect was described as a black male with a thin “chin strap”-style beard.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Haines City Man Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash: Deputies
The 56-year-old man was riding his three-wheeled bicycle westbound along Masterpiece Road in Lake Wales when he was struck.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Texas Man Shot Walking Along Gulf Boulevard In St. Pete Beach
A caller told police four people in a white Chevy Impala were driving in the area and the driver may have had a rifle.
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