New Port Richey, FL|News|
Woman Tried To Smuggle Undocumented Migrants Into Tampa: FHP
Josselin Nicoll Padilla Valladares, 21, was paid $900 to take the passengers, whom she did not know, from Houston to Tampa, FHP said.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
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A South Carolina native, Nikki is a journalist who covers the Southeast for Patch.com. A news junkie with a journalism degree from the University of South Carolina, she strives to provide readers with as much relevant, local content as possible. Have a news tip? Send them to nikki.gaskins@patch.com.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Dr. Anh-Kay Pizano Honored With Bench Dedication In Tampa
Dr. Anh-Kay Pizano, who actively served her community, died earlier this year after taking her own life, according to her family.
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Dunedin, FL|News|
Birding Backpacks Available At The Dunedin Library
The library's birding backpacks contain the equipment, resources, and guides to help you identify birds native to Florida and North America.
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Dunedin, FL|News|
More Monkeypox Cases: What Florida Residents Need To Know
Florida health officials confirmed Monday that a second presumptive case of monkeypox has been detected in the state.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Conducts Mock Hurricane Drill
With hurricane season just days away, Clearwater officials want to make sure they are ready before, during and after a major storm.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Man Accused Of Stealing Car From Dealership Wanted By Tampa Police
Tampa police said the suspect removed a set of keys for a dark blue Honda from a desk at Bellinni Motors and fled in the vehicle.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
2 People Wanted For Breaking Into Cars In New Port Richey: PCSO
According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, the suspects are accused of rummaging through cars recently along Pine Forest Drive.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
New Port Richey Police Seeking Old Cellphone Donations
The phones will be provided to people experiencing domestic violence, homelessness or the elderly, New Port Richey police said.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Man Left Dog In Hot Car, Charged With Animal Cruelty: Clearwater PD
Clearwater police Richard McKinley's dog was so overheated, it would not drink any water. It was taken to a local vet to be checked out.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa-Area Airbnb Resembles Set Of Popular 'Friends' Sitcom
The owner has also sprinkled Easter eggs throughout the two-bedroom, two-bathroom pad genuine "Friends" fans will appreciate.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Sen. Chris Van Hollen Of Maryland Out Of Hospital Following Stroke
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said he is expected to make a full recovery and return to the Senate.
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Dunedin, FL|News|
Pinellas County Woman Injured While Saving Cats From Burning House
Laura Kile, a prominent cat foster mom for Rescue Pets of Florida, was severely injured while saving cats after her house caught on fire.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
1 Killed, 1 Arrested In DUI Crash In Pasco County: FHP
Erick Enrique Zheng-Sam, 27, of Martinez, GA is accused of fatally striking a 31-year-old pedestrian from Land O'Lakes, troopers said.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Deputies Search For Missing Teen Last Spotted In New Port Richey
Skyla Khowais, 15, was last seen around 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the Widgeon Way area of New Port Richey.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Driver Killed In Crash On I-75 In Tampa
Troopers said the driver was fatally struck while standing outside his disabled minivan in the travel lanes of I-75.
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Rockville, MD|News|
Montgomery County Issues Hyperthermia Alert For Saturday
Expect the heat index to be above 95 degrees, Montgomery County officials warn.
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Rockville, MD|News|
Victim Offers $50K Reward After His Montgomery Co. Farm Vandalized
Police say a crime victim is offering a hefty reward after police say someone caused $500,000 in vandalism damage to his farm in Damascus.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Police Searching For Missing Rockville Teen
Detectives are asking the public to help them find 15-year-old Heidi Paola Rivas of Rockville. She's been missing since Thursday.
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Miami, FL|News|
Miami Teacher Arrested After 'Romantic Pursuit' Of Student: Reports
Sean Loret de Mola, 37, is accused of trying to pursue a relationship with a former student, according to multiple news reports.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
13 Georgia Colleges Offer Best Value For Money
For students who want to stay in Georgia to go to college, here are the 14 in the state that offer the most value.
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