Tampa, FL|News|
Retired Tampa Mounted Patrol Horse 'Mr. Bill' Dies
Mr. Bill lived a full life, Tampa police said. He worked the 2005 Super Bowl in Jacksonville, patroled his city regularly and much more.
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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|
Super Bowl 2022 Teams: These Are The 18 Players With Florida Ties
Florida football fans may see some familiar faces when the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals square off in Super Bowl LVI.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
SUV Slams Into 2 Businesses In Pasco County
The driver was transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Deputy Abigail Bieber's Funeral Set For Friday In Clearwater
Hillsborough County Deputy Abigail Bieber, 30, was killed during a murder-suicide in St. Augustine on Jan. 29.
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Orlando, FL|News|
6 Florida Restaurants Among 100 Most Romantic In America: Study
OpenTable compiled a list of the most romantic restaurants in the country for Valentine's Day. These Florida restaurants made the cut.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Teacher Hit, Trapped By Vehicle At Anclote High School Dies
Anclote High School teacher Ciara McKeon, 28, died at Tampa General Hospital the day after the accident.
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Orlando, FL|News|
Bob Saget Died From Head Trauma In Florida Hotel, Family Says
Authorities determined that comedian and actor Bob Saget died from an accidental blow to the head while in Florida, his family confirmed.
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Dunedin, FL|News|
Dunedin Senior Hall Of Fame: Nominations For 2022 Wanted
Do you know someone 75 years of age or older who should be inducted into the Dunedin Senior Hall of Fame? If so, nominate them today!
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
New Port Richey Woman Wins $1M In Scratch-Off Game
Lora Tanouis, 58, of New Port Richey won the large jackpot playing Gold Rush Limited, Florida lottery officials said.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Traffic Alert: Lane In Clearwater Closed Through Friday
A detour will remain in place for the rest of the week, Clearwater officials said.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Vehicle Stolen From Clearwater Hotel Parking Garage: Police
Clearwater police said they want to talk to three people caught on camera checking vehicle door handles at a beach hotel parking garage.
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Tampa, FL|News|
These FL Cities Are Among The Best Places To Get Married In 2022
Couples planning to marry this year may want to consider these Florida cities as strong contenders for saying "I do," a new study says.
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Tampa, FL|News|
62 Scooters Removed From Hillsborough River
Wheelchairs, bikes, traffic cones and fishing line were also some of the other items fished out of the river, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful said.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Thief Broke Into Restaurant, Stole Cash Register: Pasco Deputies
Security video shows the suspect quickly breaking glass to get inside the New Port Richey restaurant before stealing the cash register.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Athletic Wear Company To Build Headquarters In Pasco County
NVGTN, a three-year-old athletic wear company, purchased property in Trinity Corporate Center and plans to hire 30 new employees this year.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Convicted Rapist, Kidnapper Who Hid In FL For 40 Years Sentenced
Douglas Edward Bennett, 77, of Clearwater was sentenced to 22 years after having assumed a dead man's identity for decades.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Mayor Names New Police Chief
Mary O’Connor served the Tampa Police Department for 22 years before retiring in 2016. She returns as the department's newest police chief.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater PD Seek Tips In 20-Year-Old Cold Case Homicide
Two masked men fatally shot and robbed Clarence Bolden, 37, during a poker game in 2002, Clearwater police said.
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Tampa, FL|News|
30 FL Hospitals Rank Among America's Best For 2022
A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in the United States. Here's how Florida hospitals ranked.
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Tampa, FL|News|
'Never Say Never': Tom Brady Teases Possible Comeback
Days after announcing his retirement, Tom Brady hinted that he may not be finished with the NFL after all, teasing of a possible return.
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