St. Pete, FL|News|
Hurricane Season 2018: Fewer Storms Predicted By Weather Experts
Colorado State University weather forecasters have revised their prediction, now forecasting a "below-average" Atlantic hurricane season.
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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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Orlando, FL|News|
Teen Trapped In Tree By Gator Is Saved By Lake County Deputy
A 15-year-old girl was trapped in a tree by an alligator until a Lake County deputy shot killed the reptile.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Fat America: Just A Small Number Of Floridians Exercise Enough
A new report from the CDC shows that only about 23 percent of American adults are getting enough exercise.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Here’s How Florida Ranks For Child Well-Being: Report
See how the Sunshine State ranks for overall child well-being, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s new report.
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Tampa|News|
Top Stories: Gator On Aisle 2; Sinkhole Saga; New Tampa Tragedy
Week In Review: The top 5 Tampa Bay stories on Patch sites in the this week.
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Tampa|News|
Need A Job? 50 Job Openings In Tampa Bay Area
Customize your search by city, state and distance
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New Tampa, FL|News|
Need A Job? 50 Job Openings In Tampa Bay
Customize your search by city, state and distance
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Sarasota, FL|News|
See Sarasota's Ranking For Best Beach Towns To Live In: Report
Florida had five cities in the top 10 of WalletHub's Best Beach Towns To Live In rankings. See where other Florida towns ranked.
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Aventura, FL|News|
Green Iguana Invasion Growing In South Florida
The iguanas, which are native to Central and South America and the Caribbean, thrive in Florida’s climate.
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Miami Beach, FL|News|
Police Seek Man Who Stole $12,300 Mountain Bike From Miami Shop
The theft occurred at the Bike Tech shop near Southwest 22nd Avenue and Coral Way.
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Miami, FL|News|
Accused Miami Bank Robber Caught After Chase: Authorities
After a police chase on Interstate 595 that resulted in a crash, a man accused of robbing a Wells Fargo bank in Miami was arrested.
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Pinecrest, FL|News|
NBC 6 Anchor, Photojournalist Injured In Cycling Crash
NBC 6 anchor Johnny Archer and NBC 6 photojournalist Shane Walker were injured Friday morning on Key Biscayne when they were struck by a car
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Miami, FL|News|
Missing 12-Year-Old Girl Found Safe: Miami Police
Angie Avellan Cruz has been safely recovered and has been reunited with her family, according to police.
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Coral Gables-Coconut Grove, FL|News|
Saturn Watch: View The Planet At The Deering Estate Next Week
The Southern Cross Astronomical Society presents Saturn Watch at the Deering Estate on Wednesday, June 27 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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Miami Beach, FL|News|
Mandatory Water Restrictions Still In Effect In Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez reminds residents that mandatory outdoor water restrictions are still in effect to conserve water.
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Miami, FL|News|
Police Investigate Stabbing At Miami-Dade Apartments: Report
Police are investigating a stabbing at a northwest Miami-Dade County apartment complex.
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Miami, FL|News|
Police Investigate 4 Miami Gardens Shootings Since Saturday
Four separate shootings in Miami Gardens since Saturday has left two dead and four injured, police said.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Beaches Still Affected By Red Tide: FWC
The FWC reports that a patchy bloom of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists in Southwest Florida.
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Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
7 Florida Cities Ranked Among 50 'Hottest' In America
As parts of Florida see temperatures reach the 90s this month, it was only fitting that these rankings would be released.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Rabies Warning: Gibsonton Neighborhood Cat Tests Positive
An adult, child and dog have been exposed to a cat in the Gibsonton area that tested positive for rabies, health officials said.
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