St. Pete, FL|News|
Large Fire Breaks Out At Japanese Restaurant In St. Petersburg
The fire happened at the Tsunami Japanese Steakhouse in St. Petersburg on Friday morning.
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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Brandon, FL|News|
FL Lifts 32-Year-Old Ban On Catching, Killing Goliath Groupers
Florida will let people harvest goliath groupers for the first time since 1990 beginning early next year.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Florida 15-Week Abortion Ban OK'd By Lawmakers, Sent To Governor
Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has previously signaled his support for a ban on abortions after 15 weeks, is expected to sign the FL bill into law.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis Now Cancer-Free: Governor
While Gov. Ron DeSantis said his wife isn't out of the woods yet, he's confident she’s going to make a full recovery.
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Orlando, FL|News|
FL-Based JetBlue Pilot Pulled From Plane, Accused Of Being Drunk
A JetBlue spokesperson confirmed to Patch that the Florida-based pilot has been removed from his duties.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
GA Man Beheaded Sister's Dog, Played With Severed Head: Police
According to police, the Georgia man claims he didn't kill the dog. Instead, he ate it after it was hit by a car.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Invasion Of 3-Inch GA Spider Likely To Parachute Along East Coast
The 3-inch-long Joro spider, which uses its web as a parachute, could spread to the entire East Coast, University of GA researchers say.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
'I'm Freaking Out:' FL Man Tells Deputy Putin Caused Him To Speed
A Florida man told a deputy he was rushing home for fear that Putin planned to launch a nuclear war against the world, bodycam video shows.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
18 FL Companies Make Forbes' 2022 List Of Best Large Employers
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the workplace. See which Florida companies got the highest marks from their employees.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
15 Turtles Rescued By The National Aquarium Returned To Sea
A green sea turtle with plastic in its stomach was just one of those rehabbed at the National Aquarium and released into Florida waters.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
Hidden Camera Captures Huge Gator Devouring 'Lunch' In GA Swamp
Biologists put a hidden camera by an animal carcass floating in a Georgia swamp. They weren't expecting what happened next.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Sonny Perdue To Be Next University System Of Georgia Chancellor
Former Gov. Sonny Perdue, 75, will become the 14th chancellor of the University System of Georgia on April 1.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
Fisherman Reels In Record-Breaking Fish From Georgia River
Timmy Woods of Kite, GA was out casually fishing on the Ogeechee River when he caught the new state record.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Georgia Bill Would Make School Recess Mandatory
House Bill 1283 would require Georgia schools to schedule at least 30 minutes of recess daily for elementary students.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Fulton County Sheriff's Office Launches App
With the app, users can easily submit a crime tip, contact the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, search for registered sex offenders and more.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Tyler Perry To Deliver Emory Commencement Address In May
Tyler Perry will also receive an honorary doctor of letters degree during his commencement address at Emory University.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Teen Who Shot At Fulton County Deputy Arrested: Sheriff
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office said Corliss Calloway, 18, shot at a deputy during a traffic stop Thursday.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Atlanta Drug House Raided, 2 People Arrested: Police
A significant amount of guns, drugs and cash were seized during the raid, according to Atlanta police.
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Midtown, GA|News|
This Georgia Beach Ranks Among The Best In The Nation: Report
Tripadvisor has released the top 25 best beaches in the United States. See which beach in Georgia made the list.
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Buckhead, GA|News|
2 Carjackers Shoot At Woman In Buckhead: Atlanta Police
According to Atlanta police, the carjackers shot at the woman after she refused to give up her car.
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