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Indian Rocks Beach neighbors concerned over loud boom and pink plume of smoke
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“We had people walking down the street asking, ‘What in the world was that?'” said one resident.
on Tue, 5PM
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‘Bulldozing and erasing history’: More unmarked graves detected at Tropicana Field
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The uncertainty of Tropicana Field’s future is now paired with new developments from the past.
on Apr 26
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PHOTOS: Aftermath of Hurricane Helene around Tampa Bay
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Helene made landfall as a Category 4 Hurricane on Thursday night, The Tampa Bay area has experienced major flooding and storm damage.
on Sep 27
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Florida sued for using taxpayer money on website promoting GOP spin on abortion initiative
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A political committee behind the campaign to pass a constitutional right to abortion in Florida has filed a lawsuit against a state health care agency that it alleges is carrying out a taxpayer-fun…
on Sep 14
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FBI warns of possible copycat, retaliatory attacks after attempted Trump assassination
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A memo from federal law enforcement agencies says there is concern about retaliatory violence.
on Jul 18
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Minimum wage workers in Florida must work nearly 100 hours a week to afford housing: report
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Finding affordable housing in Florida seems to be a near-impossible task, and for those working for minimum wage, it may feel like a never-ending struggle.
on Jul 1
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Luna wants Garland arrested, Democrats want Luna out
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A local congresswoman wants to penalize U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland for refusing to hand over audio recordings from President Biden’s classified documents case.
on Jun 28
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Palmetto church in shock after pastor arrested on child porn charges
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Jonathan Elwing, 43, remains in the Manatee County Jail following his arrest last week.
on Jun 26
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DeSantis signs bill making it legal to kill ‘crack bears’ in self-defense
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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Friday that makes it legal for people to kill “crack bears” in self-defense.
on Jun 26
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Former Palmetto pastor bought child pornography online, MCSO says
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A pastor from Palmetto was accused of buying child pornography online, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
on Jun 26
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) is calling on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Department of Labor to implement federal heat protections ahead of what she called a “cruel…
on Jun 26
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Pub-sub thieves: Couple accused of stealing sandwiches from Florida Publix
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Deputies are searching for two suspects who are accused of snatching a pub-sub over the weekend.
on Jun 26
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Florida man accused of DUI hit-and-run, punching maintenance worker, then headbutting officer
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A road rage incident led to a suspected drunk driver fleeing from a crash and punching a maintenance worker, according to an arrest report.
on Jun 26
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Florida congressman to introduce bill to rename coastal waters after Donald Trump
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Republican Congressman Greg Steube, whose district includes Sarasota County, will introduce legislation on Friday to rename the United State’s coastal waters after former President Donald Tru…
on Jun 25
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Fatal alligator attack: Foul play ruled out in Pinellas woman’s death
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New body camera footage shows the response to an unusual and scary situation— a rare and deadly alligator attack.
on Jun 25
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Pastor sentenced to 35 years for stealing churches
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A Dallas pastor has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after he was convicted of stealing three church buildings.
on Jun 25
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‘Suspicious device’ removed from New Port Richey neighborhood
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A “suspicious device” was found in a New Port Richey neighborhood Thursday, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
on Jun 25
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Extreme rain events flood Florida cities
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It’s not very often that 8″+ of rain falls in 3 hours in the Tampa Bay area, but that happened early Tuesday evening in Sarasota. At the very least, that is considered the type of event…
on Jun 24
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Sarasota neighborhood gets 8 inches of rain in 3 hours
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A stack of wet newspapers on St. Armond’s Circle is part of what’s left to see from Tuesday night’s record-setting rainfall in Sarasota County.
on Jun 24
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Florida among the worst states for LGBTQ equality, report finds
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As the LGBTQ community celebrates Pride month this June, they also reflect on a year filled with legal battles and growing restrictions on their rights, particularly those of transgender youth.
on Jun 24
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Missing Clearwater 15-year-old found safe
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Authorities are searching for a missing 15-year-old out of Clearwater, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
on Jun 24
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Fighting climate change is powering the U.S. economy
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In today’s Climate Classroom, we are discussing how rising to the climate challenge is turning into a win-win for the U.S. economy, as manufacturing in climate solutions is creating hundreds …
on Jun 24
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‘It’s time we put a felon in the White House,’ sheriff says
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California’s Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says he is tired of legislators and elected officials not caring about the rule of law.
on Jun 22
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Tampa’s tiny homes for the homeless welcome first residents
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Tampa’s “Hope Cottages” are now open and welcoming those experiencing homelessness.
on May 1, 2024