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What’s Open, Closed On New Year’s Day 2025 In Tampa
Here are some closures and schedule changes for Tampa-area government offices, facilities and services for the new year.

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Here are some closures and schedule changes for Tampa-area government offices, facilities and services for the new year.

Here are some closures and schedule changes for Sarasota-area government offices, facilities and services for the new year.
Here are some closures and schedule changes for St. Petersburg government offices, facilities and services for the new year.
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Here are some closures and schedule changes for Manatee County government offices, facilities and services for the new year.
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The woman said she stabbed the dog, a 2-year-old pit bull, because it was “bothering” her, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office said.
A Myakka City woman died after losing control of her SUV on Clay Gully Road Friday afternoon, Florida Highway Patrol said.
A father and his three children were rescued near Sunshine Skyway Bridge in St. Petersburg on Sunday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy was charged with domestic violence battery in Polk County, authorities said.
A burn ban is in effect in Sarasota County because of local drought conditions and a chance of fire hazards, officials said.
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A home invasion suspect was fatally shot by a homeowner and another suspect faces charges, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.