New Tampa, FL|News|
Kenny Chesney Tour Kicks Off At Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium; General Ticket Sales Begin Next Friday
Joining Chesney’s tour in Tampa will be Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion band and newcomer Brandon Lay.
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- 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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Across Florida, FL|News|
Lakeland Police Search For Driver of Vehicle In Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Death
Lakeland police found a man's body in the roadway and determined that he had been struck by a vehicle while he was walking.
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Tampa|News|
Local Police Agencies Join Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Residents will be able to drop off any prescription medications they no longer use and can remain anonymous.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Halloween 2017: What’s The Most Popular Halloween Candy In Alabama
It's only a matter of days before hordes of trick-or-treaters land on your front stoop in search of the best candy on the block.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Pinellas, Pasco Deputies Will Help Provide Security At Richard Spencer’s UF Speech
The counties are responding to a mutual aid agreement through the Florida Sheriff's Association.
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Tampa|News|
Billy Joel Coming To Amalie Arena In February
Billy Joel has been one of the biggest concert draws in Tampa over the years, selling out Amalie Arena seven times.
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Tampa|News|
3rd Seminole Heights Shooting Victim Took Wrong Bus Home From Work
Acting police chief says the shooter is 'terrorizing' the neighborhood.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Teen Charged With Second-Degree Murder, Armed Robbery In Clearwater Carjacking: Police
Jernalen Coleman of Dade City has been charged with second-degree felony murder and armed robbery for his part in the incident.
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Tampa|News|
Human Trafficking Sting In Polk County Nets 277 Arrests: Sheriff
The investigation called 'Operation No Tricks, No Treats' also resulted in the arrest of a sheriff’s office sergeant.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
'Operation Nailed': 20 Unlicensed Contractors Arrested As Part Of Multi-Agency Investigation
The investigation is ongoing and charges involve grand theft, unlicensed contracting and workers’ compensation fraud.
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Tampa|News|
Halloween 2017: What's The Most Popular Halloween Candy In Florida?
It's also only a matter of days before hordes of trick-or-treaters land on your front stoop.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Pinellas Deputy Fired For Inappropriate Conduct: Sheriff
The deputy was fired Monday for offering to pay a woman he had arrested and her friend to come to his home.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Missing Clearwater Man Found In Pasco County: Police
Jerome Stern, 82, was found Monday afternoon, Clearwater police said.
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Tampa|News|
Pasco Deputies Say Woman Threatened To Sue After Hurting Her Back While Stealing Cement Blocks
A 54-year-old Hudson woman claims she hurt her back while, deputies say, she was stealing cement blocks from a Port Richey home on Sunday.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Bike Stolen from Visually Impaired Paratriathlon Athlete: Sarasota Police
The victim reported that on Oct. 10 his white with red stripe tandem Cannondale racing bicycle was stolen.
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Tampa|News|
Tampa Ranks Among Top 15 Best Cities For Vegetarians, Vegans; St. Petersburg Ranks No. 71: Study
The website examined 15 indicators, including the percentage of restaurants that serve meatlesss options and the cost of groceries.
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Tampa|News|
After Gun Battle With Deputies, Pasco Shooting Suspect Committed Suicide: Medical Examiner
Brian Disario, 30, exchanged gunfire with deputies last week in the Gulf Highlands neighborhood near an elementary school.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Police: Young Boy Found In St. Petersburg Sunday Night Reunited With Family
Police said boy was found near 15th Avenue South and 43rd Street.
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Tampa|News|
Florida Mom Fatally Shoots 2 Young Sons Before Killing Herself: Deputies
The mom fatally shot her 5-year-old and 7-year-old sons as they returned home from school.
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Tampa|News|
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