Tampa|News|
Bucs Jameis Winston To Be Suspended For 3 Games: Report
A report says Jameis Winston will be suspended for 3 games by the NFL for violating the league's personal conduct policy, ESPN reports.
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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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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Navy Jets Dropping Live Bombs In Ocala National Forest This Week
U.S. Navy jets are dropping bombs in the Ocala National Forest as part of training exercises.
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Miami Beach, FL|News|
Florida Ranks High In Drowning Deaths Nationwide
Drowning happens more quietly in real life than it does on TV. In some cases, children drown with an adult only a few feet away.
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Tampa|News|
2 Of America’s Best Vacation Destinations Are In Florida: Report
Florida has two of the best vacation destinations in the U.S., according to new rankings.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Need A Job? 50 Job Openings In The Birmingham Area
Customize your search by city, state and distance
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Alabama’s Favorite Social Media App May Surprise You
CenturyLink looked at online data to determine which social media apps were most popular in each state.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
ALDOT Announces More Road Closures In Downtown Birmingham
The Alabama Department of Transportation has announced more lane closures in downtown Birmingham
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Reward Offered In Fatal Shooting Case Of Birmingham Pregnant Teen
The Alabama governor's office is offering a $5,000 reward for information in the shooting death of 16-year-old Raven White.
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Huntsville, AL|News|
Facebook To Build $750 Million Data Center In Huntsville
Facebook has announced it will build a $750 million data center in Huntsville.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Honey Smacks Recalled After 2 In AL Sickened By Salmonella: CDC
The popular breakfast cereal has been recalled in 31 states, including Alabama, after more than 70 people have been sickened, CDC says.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Alabama Food Recall: Pre-Cut Melons Linked To Salmonella Outbreak
Melons distributed to Alabama and 22 other states by Walmart and others have been recalled because of a link to salmonella.
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Hoover, AL|News|
Hoover Mayor Pushing For New Mass Transit System On U.S. 280
Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato says he is a big supporter of a rapid transit system to relieve traffic congestion on U.S. Highway 280.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
4th Of July Fireworks In Alabama: What's Legal, What's Not
In incorporated towns and cities such as Birmingham, lighting your own fireworks is illegal.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Brandon Johnson Named City's Director Of Community Engagement
Mayor Randall Woodfin has named Brandon Johnson as the city's director of Community Engagement.
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Vestavia Hills, AL|News|
Police Ask For Help In Finding Missing Homewood Man
Joseph Shimon Eisen, 38, left his Homewood residence on Tuesday, June 12 at 10:45 p.m. and has not been seen or heard from since.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
ALDOT Announces Road Closures In Downtown Birmingham On Friday
ALDOT has announced that the ramp from Sixth Avenue North to I-65 North will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday.
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Tampa|News|
Hot Car Deaths: More Laws Needed To Protect Florida Kids: Report
Most states haven’t strengthened laws or implemented any policies to stem the rising number of kids who die every year in hot cars.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
JeffCo School Board Member Apologizes For Social Media Posts
Jefferson County School Board member Donna Pike is apologizing for social media posts
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Suspect Who Eluded Marshals In East Birmingham Captured
Authorities arrested an 18-year-old attempted murder suspect at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting In Ensley
Police are investigating the shooting death of a man on Avenue D in Ensley.
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