Miami, FL|News|
American Airlines To Bring More Than 600 Home-Based Jobs To Miami
American Airlines currently has 200 new representatives in training and has plans to hire more than 400 in the next couple of months.
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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Bradenton, FL|News|
Highway Shootout In Manatee County Prompts Investigation
According to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, bullets flew from several moving vehicles traveling along 14th Street West.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
GA Bill To Ban Social Media From Deleting Posts, Users Advances
Georgia Senate Bill 393 would prohibit social media platforms, like Facebook, from censoring content based on the poster's viewpoint.
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Orlando, FL|News|
Video Shows Person Of Interest In Florida Couple's Fatal Stabbing
Police in Florida said the two victims were riding their bicycles home when they were attacked early Sunday morning.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
Reptile Dealer Sentenced In GA For Trafficking Venomous Snakes
Authorities said Ashtyn Michael Rance, 35, was caught illegally shipping vipers as well as turtles from his home in Georgia.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
MD Man Who Received The World's First Pig Heart Transplant Dies
David Bennett, 57, made medical history after he received the world's first genetically modified pig’s heart in January. He died Tuesday.
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Across Maryland, MD|News|
2-Month-Old Baby Boy Taken From Hagerstown Found Safe: Police
According to Hagerstown police, the baby has been found safe in Washington, D.C. One person has been taken into custody.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Man In Porta-Potty Crushed To Death By Bulldozer In Florida
Aaron Henderson of Winter Haven died Friday when he was crushed in a Porta-Potty by a bulldozer at Polk County North Central Landfill.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Man Posed As Police Officer To Steal From Retailers: PCSO
William Ira Tillman III, 52, is accused of impersonating a law enforcement officer and grand theft, according to Polk County deputies.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Lakeland PD Honors Top Officers, Detectives At Awards Ceremony
Lakeland Police Chief Ruben Garcia recently honored officers who went above and beyond their normal duties last year.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Lakeland Police Sergeant Retires After Nearly 40 Years Of Service
Sgt. Jack Callahan recently retired after almost four decades of service to Polk County.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
1 Injured After St. Pete Man Shoots Car With Child Inside: Report
Jourdan Lamar Chance, 27, of St. Petersburg is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted murder.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Cell Phones Nabbed From Patrons' Pockets At St. Pete Bars: Report
The cell phone bandits stole dozens of the devices from St. Petersburg's downtown entertainment district, investigators said.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
FL Good News: First Lady Cancer-Free, Music Festival, Pay Raise
Eighteen FL companies make Forbes' 2022 list of best large employers, woman wins big in lottery, goliath grouper ban lifted: FL Good News.
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Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Wrestling Legend Ric Flair Shows Off His FL Deputy Sheriff Badge
Ric Flair recently posted a photo to Instagram thanking Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister for "deputizing him."
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Salty Nun Restaurant Celebrates St. Pete Opening
Salty Nun, which is at 2501 Central Avenue, celebrated its soft opening Thursday evening with a limited brunch and dinner menu.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Man Arrested For Pointing Laser At PCSO Helicopter: Sheriff
The Polk County Sheriff's Office said Douglas Norris, 52, admitted to pointing the laser at the helicopter. He now faces felony charges.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Lakeland Linder International Airport Has New Interim Director
Lakeland City Manager Shawn Sherrouse has appointed Kris Hallstrand to the job. He previously served as the airport's assistant director.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Traffic Alert: Sunshine Skyway Bridge To Temporarily Close Sunday
Here are the times drivers need to avoid the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in St. Petersburg and find a different route.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Petersburg OKs $45M For Affordable Housing, Health: Report
The money comes from the American Rescue Plan Act.
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