St. Pete, FL|News|
Police: Man Shot Riding His Bike In Pinellas Park
A 44-year-old Kenneth City man was shot Monday night as he rode his bike in the 6600 block of 62nd Avenue North, police said.
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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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Tampa|News|
Seminole Heights Shootings: Victim's Father Tweets To President Trump 'Find My Daughter's Killer'
Kenny Hoffa sent the tweet on Monday, about 10 days after his daughter was shot and killed in Seminole Heights.
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Tampa|News|
Parents Beware: Those Gummy Bears In Your Child’s Halloween Bag Could Be Edible Marijuana
The Florida Poison Information Center advises parents to keep a close watch as their kids empty their goodie bags.
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Tampa|News|
How Florida Universities Rank Among Best In The World
U.S. News & World Report ranked the best universities in the world. See which Florida schools made the list.
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Seminole Heights, FL|News|
Seminole Heights Shootings: Tampa Mayor Vows Police To Stay In Neighborhood Until Gunman Captured
“We will hunt this son of a b---- down until we find him,” Buckhorn said to thunderous applause.
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Tampa|News|
Andrea Bocelli To Perform On Valentine's Day At Amalie Arena
Bocelli will be joined by actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth and Soprano Nadine Sierra as guest performers.
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Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
2-Month-Old Boy Suffers Multiple Skull Fractures; 25-Year-Old Pasco Man Arrested: Deputies
The man said he didn’t know how the baby suffered the skull fractures.
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Tampa|News|
Wesley Chapel High School Math Teacher Dies In Head-On Crash At Morris Bridge Road
The crash occurred near the Pasco County line about 7 a.m. and both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.
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Tampa|News|
Man Steals Woman's Purse From Shopping Cart At Publix; Warrant Issued: Deputies
A warrant has been issued for Carnel Hall, 17, on a charge of grand theft 3rd degree, according to deputies.
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Tampa|News|
Guardian Angels Begin Patrols In Seminole Heights Neighborhood As Search for Gunman Continues
The neighborhood watchdog group said on its Facebook page that it began foot patrols on Sunday in the Seminole Heights area.
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Tampa|News|
Heroes Story: Men Rescue 2 Children, Woman From Burning Home In Tampa
The men were driving in the area when they saw two children's hands hanging out a front window with burglar bars on it.
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Tampa|News|
Good News! Tampa Gets Super Bowl LV; Tour Dates For Billy Joel, Kenny Chesney; New Delivery Services For McDonald's Fans
Here are the Good News! stories from Tampa Bay Patch sites in the last week.
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Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
Canceled Food For Florida Event In Pasco County Draws Crowd
Crowds were showing up Sunday morning for a canceled Food For Florida Event in Pasco County.
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Tampa|News|
70 Job Openings Listed In Tampa Bay Area
Customize your search by city, state and distance to explore hundreds of jobs.
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Seminole Heights, FL|News|
Does Tampa Have A Serial Killer? Police Unsure After 3 Shooting Deaths
Police have said all three shootings are related and the investigation continues.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Woman Attempts to Run Over Pasco Sheriff's Deputy During Pursuit: Deputies
During the pursuit, the woman was spotted eating pills and throwing what was believed to be narcotics from her vehicle window: Deputies
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Tampa|News|
Tampa Bay News Of The Week: Unsolved Shooting Deaths; Operation Nailed; Human Trafficking; Explosives Found
Top posts from the week on Tampa Bay Patches, including the 3 unsolved homicides in a Seminole Heights neighborhood.
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Tampa|News|
4 Injured in Drive-By Shooting in Tampa; Police Search For Suspects
The victims told police that a mini-van type vehicle drove by and shot into a crowd standing outside.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Petersburg’s Pier District Closer To Developing Art Projects; 6 Artists Chosen As Finalists
The Pier Public Art Committee reviewed 277 submissions from more than 70 artists from the U.S., Canada, and other countries.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Lockdown Lifted At Brandon High School: No Weapon Found
Deputies were on the school's campus searching for a weapon.
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