Across Florida, FL|News|
Violent Crime Rate In Florida Dropped In 2016: FBI
Violent crime increased nationwide while property crime decreased in 2016, according to FBI crime statistics released Monday.
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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|
Polk County Elections Supervisor Holds Voter Registration Events Across County
The Polk County Elections Supervisor is holding 11 voter registration events in the county on Tuesday.
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Tampa|News|
58 Job Openings In Tampa Bay Area
Jobs in Tampa Bay are available in a variety of fields, including sales, IT, health care and retail.
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Tampa|News|
NY Yankees Exec Jessica Steinbrenner Seeks Restraining Order Against Ex-Husband
Jessica Steinbrenner, an executive with the New York Yankees, says in a Florida petition that her ex-husband is stalking her.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
2 Childcare Workers Accused Of Abusing 8-year-old Autistic Boy Booked Into Polk County Jail: Police
Winter Haven police report that 2 childcare workers were shown on video abusing the autistic boy
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Tampa|News|
I-75 Reopens After Crash Of Tractor-trailer Carrying Pumpkins
I-75 in Pasco County has reopened after a tractor-trailer crash Friday morning.
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Tampa|News|
Tampa Teens Can Learn About City Government In Mayor’s Youth Corps
Tampa teens can join the Mayor's Youth Corps and get an up-close look at how city hall works.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
After Irma: Polk County Schools Announce Plan To Make Up Missed Days
Polk County Schools announced that the remaining early release days will be used to make up for days missed because of Hurricane Irma.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Child Porn Arrest Nets 28-year-old Sarasota Man: Deputies
Sarasota County sheriff's detectives say they arrested a Sarasota man at his home for possessing child porn.
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Tampa|News|
53 Florida State Parks Remain Closed Due To Hurricane Irma
Florida state parks are continuing to reopen in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. Three parks In Hillsborough County remain closed.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Legoland Florida Resort To Transform Roller Coasters With Virtual Reality Technology
Legoland Florida Resort in Winter Haven will open three roller coasters with virtual reality in 2018.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
After Irma: Sarasota's Building Division Continues to Waive Fees, Fast Track Permits
The Building Division in the city of Sarasota provides list of categories for storm-related emergency permits after Irma.
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Tampa|News|
4-year-old Tampa Girl Dies Of Accidental Gunshot
Nelly Zoller was looking into her grandmother's purse and found a gun. The 4-year-old girl accidentally shot herself in the chest.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Atlanta Braves' Plan To Relocate Spring Training to North Port Gets Final Approval
The Atlanta Braves will relocate their spring training home to North Port in 2019 after getting final approval for the $75 million deal.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Retires K9 After 8 Years Of Service
K9 Hiro retires from Sarasota County Sheriff's Office after 8 years and trained with Deputy Kevin Skau,
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Police Make Arrest In Man’s Death: Report
Bradenton police say they arrested Stanley Raphael Jean, 34, for an attack that led to the man's death.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
After Irma: Polk County parks, campgrounds reopen on Friday
Parks and campgrounds in Polk County are reopening on Friday after closing for Hurricane Irma.
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Nashville, TN|News|
Tennessee Gains Billions In Health Spending If New ObamaCare ‘Repeal’ Bill Passes: Study
"A reduction in federal subsidies for health insurance is likely to result in more people being uninsured," an industry consultant said.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Alabama Gains Billions In Health Spending If New ObamaCare ‘Repeal’ Bill Passes: Study
"A reduction in federal subsidies for health insurance is likely to result in more people being uninsured," an industry consultant said.
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Tampa|News|
Florida Could Lose Billions In Health Spending If New ObamaCare ‘Repeal’ Bill Passes: Study
"A reduction in federal subsidies for health insurance is likely to result in more people being uninsured," an industry consultant said.
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