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Driver, trooper hospitalized after crash in Tarpon Springs: FHP
A driver lost control of his vehicle and collided with a Florida Highway Patrol patrol car on US-19 in Tarpon Springs on Saturday afternoon. Both the ...
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Florida lawmakers discuss home insurance crisis during roundtable
Florida lawmakers convened in St. Petersburg to address the state's escalating home insurance crisis, exacerbated by climate change. Congresswoman Kat...
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Boyfriend of woman found dead near dumpster in St. Petersburg arrested: Police
A St. Petersburg man, Daniel Coley, has been charged with second-degree murder following the discovery of his girlfriend, Amanda Browning, dead near a...
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HCSO deputy airlifted to hospital after drunk driver crashed into patrol car: FH...
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy, Ivan Clark, is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a drunk driver who ran a stop sign in R...
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Rehab project for historic West Tampa landmark starts next month
A historic landmark in West Tampa, the Guida House, is set to undergo significant rehabilitation starting next month after being boarded up for years....
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HCC showcasing rare collection of Florida-themed art during free exhibit
Hillsborough Community College is hosting a free exhibit showcasing the Vickers Collection, one of the largest collections of Florida-themed art. This...
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Sarasota hosts 40th annual Powerboat Grand Prix this weekend
Sarasota celebrated its 40th annual Powerboat Grand Prix this weekend, showcasing the excitement of offshore racing. Local racers like Billy Glueck an...
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Rally held to save Sand Hill Reservation
Residents and Eagle Scouts rallied in Brooksville, Florida, to protest the potential sale of a portion of the Sand Hill Scout Reservation. The propert...
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California man invents tools for people deaf and hard of hearing, looks to bring...
A California inventor is seeking to introduce innovative tools designed for the deaf and hard of hearing community to Florida, particularly benefiting...
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Tampa Police Charge Man with Threats to Elementary School
Tampa Police have charged Estaban Del Valle, a 35-year-old man, with making a written threat to conduct a mass shooting at Gorrie Elementary School fo...
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Hillsborough County wants to add a lot more shade to its parks
Hillsborough County is seeking to enhance the shade in its parks by proposing the addition of manmade shade structures if voters renew the Community I...
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Democrats claim Florida Senate seat is in play; they haven’t put money behind th...
Florida Democrats are claiming that the Senate seat currently held by Republican Rick Scott is competitive, despite a significant lack of financial ba...
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Florida forestry official questioned DeSantis-backed swap of state forest to gol...
Environmental experts and local residents are raising concerns about a recent land swap involving Withlacoochee State Forest, which has been approved ...
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Hurricane center tracks Tropical Storm Gordon, 2 more systems
Tropical Storm Gordon is being monitored by the National Hurricane Center as it develops in the Atlantic, with no immediate threat to Florida. The sto...
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Laura Loomer’s history in Florida politics, explained
Laura Loomer, a controversial figure in Florida politics known for her Islamophobic remarks, has recently been spotted as a travel companion of former...
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St. Pete business park sells for $27.2 million
A Boca Raton-based real estate firm has acquired the Pinellas Business Center in North St. Petersburg for $27.2 million, encompassing 206,275 square f...
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Lawsuit alleges plot to run sham candidate so DeSantis appointee can win electio...
A lawsuit filed by Republican candidate Thomas Feiter alleges that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other GOP officials conspired to run a sham candi...
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Astronauts ‘absolutely not’ let down by Boeing’s problems with Starliner
NASA astronauts Cmdr. Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita "Suni" Williams expressed their lack of disappointment regarding Boeing’s Starliner issue...
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Firefighters gain ground on 3 huge Southern California blazes
Firefighters in Southern California have made significant progress against three major wildfires, aided by cooler temperatures. The largest blaze, the...
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Pasco libraries ‘suppress’ more than 100 children’s books with LGBTQ+ themes
Pasco County's library system has removed 130 children's books featuring LGBTQ+ themes for review following a county commissioner's concerns about the...