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Florida man accused of fraud after estate sales, police searching for more possi...
A Florida man is facing criminal charges across multiple counties for allegedly committing fraud during estate sales, failing to pay his clients the a...
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Convicted felon accused of stealing friend’s truck caught with guns, drugs and b...
A convicted felon was arrested after allegedly stealing a friend's truck in Hillsborough County, Florida. During the arrest, authorities discovered fi...
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Suspected drunk driver arrested for chain reaction hit-and-run crash with Pinell...
A suspected drunk driver has been arrested following a chain reaction hit-and-run crash involving a Pinellas County deputy. The incident is currently ...
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Fiery fatal Polk County crash causes power outage: FHP
A fiery car crash in Polk County has resulted in the death of a Winter Haven man and caused significant power outages in the area. The Florida Highway...
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SpaceX sees successful launch in Starship’s 6th launch test; rocket booster was ...
SpaceX successfully completed its sixth Starship launch test, showcasing advancements in rocket technology. However, the first-stage booster was not c...
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Christmas tree lighting Wednesday night in Ybor City
The 14th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony is set to take place in Ybor City on Wednesday night, marking a festive tradition in the historic dis...
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Trump picks Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Trump has chosen Dr. Mehmet Oz to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, alongside Linda McMahon for Education and Howard Lutnick for Co...
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Pinellas BOCC delays Rays bond vote again; keeps stadium project 'jeopardized'
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners has delayed the vote on the financing of the Tampa Bay Rays' new stadium project once again, raising...
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Death investigations near Courtney Campbell Causeway are unrelated, police say
Tampa police have confirmed that two separate death investigations near the Courtney Campbell Causeway are unrelated, following the recovery of two bo...
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Pinellas deputies justified in shooting man during domestic call, review finds
A recent review has determined that three Pinellas County deputies acted lawfully when they shot Jeremy Reed during a domestic incident on November 8,...
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Pinellas Commission delays Rays stadium vote amid team’s call for new terms
Pinellas County commissioners have postponed a crucial vote regarding the funding for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium after the team indicated they could...
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Woman testified that she saw Matt Gaetz having sex with 17-year-old, attorney sa...
A woman testified before House Ethics Committee investigators that she witnessed former Rep. Matt Gaetz engaging in sexual acts with a 17-year-old gir...
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Tuesday updates: Pinellas officials delay crucial Rays stadium vote again
Pinellas County officials have postponed a crucial vote on financing a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays, pushing it to December 17. This delay arise...
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New Florida legislative leaders surprise with focus on insurance, affordability
New Florida legislative leaders, House Speaker Danny Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton, have initiated a surprising focus on the state's insura...
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Substitute teacher had ‘sexual relationship’ with student, Hillsborough deputies...
A substitute teacher in Hillsborough County, Joseph Prevatte, was arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student. The investigatio...
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The Coliseum in St. Petersburg is 100: A look at its colorful history
The Coliseum in St. Petersburg celebrates its 100th anniversary, showcasing a vibrant history filled with significant events ranging from dance partie...
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How did hurricanes change Tampa Bay’s job market?
Hurricanes have significantly impacted Tampa Bay's job market, causing temporary job loss for many residents. Despite a slight uptick in unemployment ...
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Affordable housing development to displace thousands from Florida mobile home pa...
A Florida mobile home park will be converted into affordable housing, displacing over 900 residents, many of whom are low-income homeowners. The trans...
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Cutting red tape for Florida schools remains on lawmakers' agenda
Florida lawmakers are prioritizing the reduction of education regulations as they gather in Tallahassee for the 2025 session. Incoming Senate Presiden...
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Plans for Patel charter school in Pasco are on the rocks
Plans for a charter school in Pasco County face uncertainty as school board members reconsider a land sale agreement with the Patel Foundation for Glo...