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Metro Ministries honors service members with inaugural Salute to Service event
Metropolitan Ministries hosted its inaugural Salute to Service event on November 16, 2024, to honor local service members in partnership with USAA. Th...
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Holiday events at Orlando and Tampa Bay area theme parks, attractions
Holiday events at Orlando and Tampa Bay area theme parks and attractions offer a plethora of festive activities for locals and tourists alike. From th...
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Rays to play at Tampa's Steinbrenner Field in 2025
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to play at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, starting in 2025, following recent renovations and updates to the venue. T...
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Pasco County mom survives tragic accident with help from her boys
A Pasco County mom survived a tragic accident when a tree fell and struck her, thanks to the quick thinking and assistance of her boys. The incident h...
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NASA doctor says Starliner mission astronaut Suni Williams on ISS is ‘in good he...
NASA has confirmed that astronaut Sunita Williams, currently stationed on the International Space Station as part of the Starliner mission, is in good...
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Gov. DeSantis calls for swift special elections to replace Trump’s Florida picks
Governor Ron DeSantis has called for immediate special elections to fill positions in Florida that were vacated by appointees aligned with former Pres...
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St. John Vianney Catholic School to permanently close at end of school year due ...
St. John Vianney Catholic School in Tampa will permanently close at the end of the school year due to extensive damage caused by Hurricane Helene and ...
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Surgeon General Ladapo eyed for the Trump admin. What has he done in Florida?
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis, is being considered for a role in the Trump administration as Secretary of ...
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Florida Legislature education leadership takes shape as session nears
The Florida Legislature is preparing for its upcoming session as key leadership positions in education committees have been announced. House Speaker D...
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Tropical Storm Sara forms, could threaten Florida next week
Tropical Storm Sara has formed in the Caribbean and poses a potential threat to Florida next week, although forecasters indicate it may not strengthen...
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Tampa Bay Steel to be acquired by Canadian company for $79.5M
Tampa Bay Steel, a prominent metal and steel distribution company based in Tampa for over 40 years, is set to be acquired by Toronto-based Russel Meta...
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Suspect faces manslaughter charge in Zephyrhills shooting
A suspect named Mina Foad, 38, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter following a fatal shooting incident in Zephyrhills, Florida. The shooti...
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Florida businessman indicted on charges of kidnapping and killing wife in Madrid
David Knezevich, a Florida businessman, has been indicted on charges of kidnapping and killing his wife, Ana Knezevich Henao, in Madrid. The case has ...
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Christ the King bookkeeper gets 2 years in prison for embezzling church funds
Heather Darrey, the former bookkeeper for Christ the King Catholic Church in Tampa, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for embezzling over $800,000 ...
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Enchant Christmas light show won’t be at Tropicana Field this year
Enchant Christmas, a popular annual light show, will not be taking place at Tropicana Field this year, a decision made months before Hurricane Milton ...
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At the housing experiment, tension grows between formerly homeless and “regulars...
Tension is rising at the Innovare apartments in St. Petersburg, where formerly homeless residents and those in affordable housing grapple with dispari...
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Florida sues FEMA over worker who skipped homes with Trump signs
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a federal lawsuit against FEMA, alleging that a former employee directed aid crews to avoid homes disp...
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Some Florida sheriffs say public shaming can deter school threats
Florida sheriffs are advocating for public shaming as a deterrent against school threats, emphasizing the seriousness of such actions. The practice ha...
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After another brutal election, Florida Democrats question path forward
Florida Democrats are grappling with their party's future following another disappointing election, which saw significant losses in the state Legislat...
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Clearwater woman, 77, found not guilty in fatal hit-and-run crash
A 77-year-old Clearwater woman, Grace Hunter, was acquitted of a felony charge related to a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in August 2022. The ...