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How new 529 plan rules can help with retirement planning
A recent change in U.S. law allows 529 plan owners to transfer excess funds directly to a beneficiary's Roth IRA starting in 2024, enhancing retiremen...
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Cyber Truck Safari in Pasco County
Giraffe Ranch in Dade City, Pasco County, offers a unique opportunity for visitors to experience an African Safari in a Cybertruck. The ranch, origina...
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One Dead, Six Injured in Series of Crashes in Polk County
A tragic series of crashes in Polk County resulted in one fatality and six injuries on Sunday night, according to local authorities. The Polk County S...
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Teen charged with stabbing mom will be tried as adult
A 17-year-old boy, Collin Griffith, is being tried as an adult for the murder of his mother in Polk County, Florida. This incident follows a previous ...
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Convicted felon caught with fake license plate during traffic stop in Polk Count...
A traffic stop in Polk County led to the arrest of Jerome Jermaine Fox, a 41-year-old man found driving erratically with a fictitious license plate. T...
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Manatee County Woman Loses Over $27K in Tech Support Scam
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning about a tech support scam that has resulted in significant financial loss for an 88-year-old ...
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Improvements ongoing to Bradenton's water reclamation facility
Heavy rains in Bradenton, Florida, have overwhelmed the city's wastewater treatment system, causing partially treated wastewater to be discharged into...
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Manatee County woman scammed out of more than $27K after fake security alert abo...
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning regarding a tech support scam that led to an 88-year-old woman losing over $27,000. The scam ...
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One killed, 6 hurt in pair of crashes: PCSO
One person was killed, and six others were injured in two separate vehicle crashes in Polk County, Florida, on Sunday night. The Polk County Sheriff's...
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Game store robbed twice in two weeks
A Tampa gaming store, 'R U Game?', has been robbed of gaming consoles twice in two weeks, with employees suspecting the same perpetrator is involved i...
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Hillsborough school leaders holding more town halls on teacher pay referendum
Hillsborough County Public Schools is hosting a series of town hall meetings to discuss a proposed property tax increase aimed at enhancing teacher sa...
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Flag Raising Ceremony to Kick Off Diaper Need Awareness Week
The City of Tampa, in collaboration with the Junior League of Tampa, is launching a diaper donation drive for local families in need, starting with a ...
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Pasco fire chief resigns after a year on the job
Pasco County Fire Rescue Chief Tony Perez has resigned after just over a year in his position, with the county not providing a reason for his departur...
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Florida deputy accidentally shoots and kills girlfriend, officials say
A north Florida deputy has been fired after accidentally shooting and killing his girlfriend while cleaning his gun. The incident occurred in Ocala, w...
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Moderate, conservative forces square off in Pinellas school board race
The Pinellas County school board race has intensified in the wake of a close primary election, with candidates Stacy Geier and Katie Blaxberg engaging...
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Critics see DeSantis double-standard in Florida abortion petition case
Critics are questioning Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's handling of a petition fraud investigation linked to a donor, suggesting a double standard in ...
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English or social studies? In Pasco, students are learning both at once
In Pasco County, Florida, educators are innovatively integrating English and social studies to enhance learning, ensuring that essential subjects like...
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Forecasters still watching Gulf for potential tropical system
Forecasters from the National Hurricane Center are monitoring a weather system in the Gulf of Mexico that may develop into a tropical depression by mi...
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Tampa police make arrest in fatal shooting at Copeland Park
Tampa police have arrested 30-year-old Jerome Parker in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred at Copeland Park last month. The incident, whic...
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A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark are the WNBA AP Player and Rookie of the Year
A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark have been recognized as the WNBA's AP Player and Rookie of the Year, respectively, following record-breaking seasons. Wi...