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‘I’ll never stop missing you’: Dozens mourn teen who died swimming off Miami Bea...
A heartfelt memorial was held for 19-year-old Victor Enrique Castaneda Jr., who tragically drowned while swimming off Miami Beach. Friends and family ...
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Oldsmar enters deal with Pinellas to help with debris removal, home inspections
Oldsmar has entered an interlocal agreement with Pinellas County to streamline debris removal and home inspections following hurricanes Helene and Mil...
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Head washed on Florida beach belonged to missing boy, 19: 'Insurmountable' pain
A head found on a Florida beach has been identified as belonging to a missing 19-year-old boy, Victor Enrique Castaneda Jr., leaving his family heartb...
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Humanitarian aid to Haiti on hold as FAA flight ban grounds Venice-based group
Humanitarian aid efforts to Haiti by a Venice-based group have been halted due to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight ban. This pause in op...
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Suspect shot, killed by deputy after grabbing gun during traffic stop in Tampa: ...
A deputy from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shot and killed a suspect during a traffic stop in Tampa after the individual attempted to grab...
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Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash on SR-674, FHP searching for driver
A 19-year-old bicyclist from Guatemala was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident on SR-674 in Ruskin, as reported by the Florida Highway Patrol....
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Man found dead in Clearwater, police investigating
A man was discovered dead in Clearwater, Florida, prompting an investigation by the Clearwater Police Department. The incident occurred in the 21000 b...
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Sacred Heart Festival cut short after ‘juvenile disruptions,’ Pinellas Park poli...
The Sacred Heart Festival in Pinellas Park was abruptly cut short due to disruptions caused by juveniles, according to local police. Typically a famil...
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Man accused of filming another man using the bathroom at Pinellas Park Circle K
A man was arrested at a Pinellas Park Circle K for allegedly using his phone to film another man in a bathroom stall. This incident raises concerns ab...
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Employee at Dunedin restaurant arrested for stealing $57k since 2021, PCSO says
An employee of Home Plate on the Trail Restaurant in Dunedin was arrested for allegedly stealing over $57,000 since 2021 by canceling transactions and...
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SPCA of Tampa Bay's 'Empty the Shelters' event helped nearly 70 dogs and cats fi...
The SPCA of Tampa Bay's "Empty the Shelters" event successfully facilitated the adoption of nearly 70 dogs and cats, highlighting the organization’s c...
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Lots of Christmas boat parades canceled due to hurricane damage, but not all
Several Christmas boat parades in the Tampa Bay area have been canceled due to hurricane damage and hazardous conditions, while some cities are still ...
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Daycation coffee brings taste of China to downtown St. Petersburg
Daycation Coffee & Tea, a new coffee shop in downtown St. Petersburg, introduces a unique blend of specialty coffee inspired by Chinese and Asian cult...
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Tropical Storm Sara expected to dissipate over Yucatan peninsula this weekend
Tropical Storm Sara is expected to weaken and dissipate over the Yucatan Peninsula this weekend, with minimal impact anticipated for Florida. Forecast...
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Treasure Island halts 2 major initiatives
Treasure Island city commissioners have paused two significant initiatives, including a $3 million plan for a living shoreline at Treasure Bay. The de...
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New Largo sandwich shop fed hundreds during storm recovery efforts
Daggs Sandwich Co. in Largo, Florida, quickly mobilized to prepare 500 sandwiches for cleanup crews following Hurricane Helene, showcasing community e...
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As Temple Terrace turns 100, one of its oldest buildings is set for demolition
As Temple Terrace approaches its centennial celebration, the historic Sutton Hall, a building significant to the community's heritage and origins, is ...
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Bradenton woman accused of claiming she had ‘botox’ while trying to file fraudul...
A Bradenton woman was arrested for attempting to file a fraudulent hurricane assistance claim, falsely claiming she had received Botox. The arrest hig...
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Clearwater police searching for suspect after argument led to deadly shooting
Clearwater police are actively searching for a suspect involved in a shooting that resulted from an argument early Saturday morning, leaving one man d...
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Hillsborough County school security officer arrested for DUI, deputies say
A Hillsborough County school security officer was arrested for DUI early Saturday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. This...