Month: August 2026

North Port DUI arrest: Sleeping driver caught on U.S. 41

• Crime and Public Safety
• North Port

North Port DUI arrest: Sleeping driver caught on U.S. 41

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Police arrested a driver in North Port after officers discovered him asleep behind the wheel on U.S....

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Rays stadium deal: Hillsborough College prepares for major upgrades

• Rays
• Tampa

Rays stadium deal: Hillsborough College prepares for major upgrades

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The Tampa Bay Rays may be getting a new home, but the team will not be the...

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Pinellas County chase: Driver crashes on I-275 after fleeing troopers

• Crime and Public Safety
• Pinellas County

Pinellas County chase: Driver crashes on I-275 after fleeing troopers

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A suspect caught on dashcam weaving through I-275 traffic in Pinellas County while trying to avoid troopers...

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Bartow police chief resignation: Internal affairs investigation launched

• Bartow
• Crime and Public Safety

Bartow police chief resignation: Internal affairs investigation launched

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Bartow Police Chief Stephen Walker stepped down from his role and is now under investigation following an...

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Former Hillsborough substitute teacher sentenced for sexual misconduct with student

• Hillsborough County

Former Hillsborough substitute teacher sentenced for sexual misconduct with student

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A former substitute teacher in Hillsborough County was sentenced to 10 years in prison Friday for sexual misconduct...

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21 dachshunds recovering at Humane Society of Tampa Bay, rescued from hoarding situation

• Tampa

21 dachshunds recovering at Humane Society of Tampa Bay, rescued from hoarding situation

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The Humane Society of Tampa Bay (HSTB) took in 21 dachshunds following a hoarding situation.

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US Space Academy: What we know about President Trump’s announcement

• Air and Space
• NASA
• News

US Space Academy: What we know about President Trump’s announcement

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President Donald Trump announced the creation of the U.S. Space Academy on Friday. Here's what it is...

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Two boats catch fire at Davis Islands Yacht Club in Tampa

• Fire
• Tampa

Two boats catch fire at Davis Islands Yacht Club in Tampa

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Two boats caught on fire at the Davis Islands Yacht Club on Friday. 

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Florida HVAC worker accused of kicking 5-pound Chihuahua unconscious at Sanford home, police say

• Crime and Public Safety
• News
• Pets and Animals

Florida HVAC worker accused of kicking 5-pound Chihuahua unconscious at Sanford home, police say

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A Florida HVAC worker was arrested under suspicion of aggravated animal cruelty after he was caught on...

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Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults

• Mental Health

Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults

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A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a...

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