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Bartow Teacher Recognized As MVP By Congressman
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube honored a Bartow Middle School teacher for her dedication to educating students through Future Farmers of America.

I love Tampa Bay, especially St. Petersburg. I'm a Rays' fan, and it's hard for me not to yell and scream from the press box when covering a game while other reporters are composed. I've worked in TV, radio and print journalism for 16 years, and I have a Master of Arts in digital journalism and design from the University of South Florida. I'm a professor at USF St. Pete campus. Furthermore, I also served in the United States Coast Guard.
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube honored a Bartow Middle School teacher for her dedication to educating students through Future Farmers of America.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying four men who vandalized a Ruskin park with fire.
A driver had a medical emergency as he drove his truck on I-4 that caused a fatal wreck, The Florida Highway Patrol said.
A Florida man set a world record by watching "Avengers: End Game" nearly 200 times. The gym trainer spent 611 hours at the movies.
A leak was found in the 77-acre process water pond in the Piney Point reservoirs Thursday, reports said.
All lanes of U.S. Highway 301 northbound were closed near Bloomingdale Avenue as Hillsborough County Fire Rescue controlled the fire.
Some restaurants near Riverview are open for the two spring holidays.
The Miami Marlins begin the season against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday.
The Tampa Bay Rays begin the season against the Miami Marlins on Thursday.
St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation will provide a variety of programs and camps for children during summer 2021.
If you'd rather have someone do the Easter and Passover cooking for you, find out restaurants in Lakeland open here for the two holidays.
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The 35,000-square-foot building has a recording studio, vending cafe, bookstore and much more.
An otter was safely relocated to a pond in St. Petersburg over the weekend after it got too close to busy traffic.
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Tribute to 9-1-1 operators, 16 nonprofit awards in Pinellas, Feeding Tampa Bay job training, call out to artists, salt therapy and more.
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