Tampa|News|
Dave & Buster's Opens In Brandon On Monday
The Dave & Buster's concept combines a sports bar, restaurant and arcade.
Don Johnson, Patch Staff
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|
18-Month-Old Suffers Burns To Face; Lakeland Man Arrested
The child had burns from a liquid to the upper face, forehead and left ear.
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Tampa|News|
Man Injured In Crane Accident At Tampa Port
The incident occurred at the port's Tampa Tank location. The man was flown by helicopter to Tampa General Hospital.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Arrest Made In Assault Of 90-Year-Old Air Force Veteran
The assault in Winter Haven caused veteran to hit his face on the pavement and briefly lose consciousness.
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Tampa|News|
Children Banned From Tampa Pizza Restaurant
An incident last week prompted the restaurant owner to place a sign on the front door: “No Children.”
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Local Police Agencies Join Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is set for its 20th installment of "Operation Medicine Cabinet" on Saturday.
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Tampa|News|
Teen Dies In Shooting At Town ‘N’ Country Condo Parking Lot
The teen was transported to St Joseph's Hospital where he died of from his injuries.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Teen Rams Car Into 2 Clearwater Police Cruisers: Police
Marijuana, counterfeit money and multiple sets of keys were found inside the vehicle.
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Tampa|News|
Could Rays, Yankees Farm Club Coexist In Tampa?
It's an interesting question to consider: Will the Rays and Yankees actually get along in the same town?
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Hero Story: St. Pete Officer Saves 10-Year-Old Choking On Food
The officer heard someone say 'he's choking' and realized that a young boy wasn't breathing.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
16-Year-Old Pinellas Boy Held In Shooting Death Of Homeless Man
The 16-year-old suspect was located Thursday afternoon and is now in custody.
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Tampa|News|
Seminole Heights Shootings: Tampa Police Release New Video
It is the second video of the 'person of interest' in the case. The new video shows the person in the area of the first shooting.
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Tampa|News|
Maroon 5 Concert Set For Amalie Arena In June
Tickets for Red Pill Blues tour go on sale Nov. 4. The tour, produced by Live Nation, is scheduled with the release of a new album.
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Tampa|News|
Found: Missing Dog From Tampa Airport Has Been Reunited With Family
Brady, a 4-year-old hound-mix who went missing after she escaped a metal crate on the Tampa International Airport tarmac, has been found.
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Tampa|News|
Amazon Selects Tampa, Sarasota For New Service
Online retailer Amazon says its new delivery service will place packages inside your home while you're gone.
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Tampa|News|
Seminole Heights Shootings: Florida Governor Calls Mayor, Police Chief Offering Help
Gov. Scott offered assistance from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
Naked Man On LSD Enters Pasco Home, Exposes Himself To 2 Children: Deputies
The 21-year-old St. Leo man entered an unlocked home in St. Leo on Tuesday night.
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New Tampa, FL|News|
Marvel Universe Show Set For Amalie Arena This Weekend
Age of Heroes will feature The Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man and More
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Tampa|News|
Rays Baseball In Tampa? Proposed Site Will Be Team’s ‘Preferred Option’: Hillsborough Commissioner
County commissioner says he will be “very surprised” if the team does not select the Hillsborough site as its best option.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Police: Carjacking Suspect Dies After Gun Battle With St. Pete Officers
A patrol officer spotted a white pickup that had been stolen in an armed carjacking Monday evening.
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