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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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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 ...
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Scientists fear what’s next for public health if RFK Jr. is allowed to ‘go wild’
Scientists express concerns over public health as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is nominated for Secretary of Health and Human Services by Donald Trump. Criti...
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How Donald Trump is making America Florida
Florida is becoming increasingly influential in U.S. politics, particularly under President Donald Trump's administration, where key positions are fil...
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State, local leaders talk rebuilding on Pinellas beaches after hurricanes
State and local officials in Pinellas County are discussing beach renourishment efforts following the damage caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton. T...
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Is Matt Gaetz ‘an accomplished attorney’? A closer look at his record as a lawye...
The article critically examines Rep. Matt Gaetz's qualifications as an attorney following his nomination by President-elect Donald Trump for attorney ...
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‘Allegations of sex parties and drugs’: Florida Christian conservative lawyer sl...
Allegations of sex parties and drug use have emerged against Matt Gaetz, the U.S. attorney general nominee, prompting criticism from Mat Staver, a pro...
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Tampa Bay gets 2 doses of good weather news with Sara forecast, cooler air
The Tampa Bay area received positive weather updates as Tropical Storm Sara's threat diminished and a cold front brought cooler air, ending weeks of h...
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Pasco County commissioners confirm Ryan Guynn as new fire chief
Pasco County commissioners have confirmed Ryan Guynn as the new fire chief, following his successful interim leadership during two major hurricanes. G...
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Florida ‘Monkey Whisperer’ indicted — again — on animal trafficking charges
Jimmy Wayne Hammonds, known as the "Monkey Whisperer," has been indicted on animal trafficking charges for allegedly selling two common marmosets, a p...
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Head found on Key Biscayne belonged to teen who went missing off Miami Beach, po...
The human head discovered on a Key Biscayne beach has been identified as belonging to 19-year-old Victor Enrique Castaneda Jr., who went missing after...
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Rep. Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Donald Trump nominates him for Attor...
Florida Representative Matt Gaetz has resigned from Congress following President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of him for Attorney General. The resi...
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Fugitive accused of battering a federal agent may be in Hernando County
Law enforcement in Hernando County is actively searching for a fugitive accused of assaulting a federal agent. The ongoing investigation highlights si...
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Victim robbed at gunpoint after attending friend’s memorial at a Polk County par...
A memorial service in Polk County turned violent when a victim was robbed at gunpoint, leading to the arrest of four suspects. The incident has raised...