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8-year-old jet skiing alone in Big Pass stopped by Sarasota police, father faces misdemeanor charge

• Crime and Public Safety
• Sarasota

8-year-old jet skiing alone in Big Pass stopped by Sarasota police, father faces misdemeanor charge

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An 8-year-old boy operating a jet ski alone in Big Pass led marine patrol officers to issue...

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Treasure Island secures $2.5M in state funding for new public safety building

• Pinellas County

Treasure Island secures $2.5M in state funding for new public safety building

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Treasure Island officials announced Monday that the state allocated $2.5 million in its budget to construct a...

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State-of-the-art firefighter training center in Polk County features largest burn tower in the nation

• Fire
• Winter Haven

State-of-the-art firefighter training center in Polk County features largest burn tower in the nation

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Polk County Fire Rescue members can now train at their first-ever dedicated campus designed to simulate real-world...

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Tampa Bay area restaurants struggle: More than 20 local spots close or rebrand

• Small Business
• St. Petersburg
• Tampa

Tampa Bay area restaurants struggle: More than 20 local spots close or rebrand

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The dining landscape across Tampa and St. Petersburg is enduring a massive wave of disruptions as more...

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Manatee County murder suspect found hiding under bed in Georgia 4 months after double shooting: MCSO

• Crime and Public Safety
• Manatee County

Manatee County murder suspect found hiding under bed in Georgia 4 months after double shooting: MCSO

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A Bradenton murder suspect who spent four months on the run was captured Tuesday after authorities discovered...

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STEM Achievers summer program: Free technology camp held in Brandon

• Hillsborough County
• What's Right with Tampa Bay

STEM Achievers summer program: Free technology camp held in Brandon

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Middle school students completed a free three-week technology camp at the Hillsborough College Brandon campus by presenting...

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HOA threatens American flag-flying homeowners as they fight for Old Glory

• Holidays
• Real Estate
• U.S.

HOA threatens American flag-flying homeowners as they fight for Old Glory

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San Marcos homeowners refuse to back down after an HOA ordered American flags removed from their homes

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Clearwater psychologist accused of having images from documented Russian child pornography series

• Clearwater
• Crime and Public Safety

Clearwater psychologist accused of having images from documented Russian child pornography series

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A Clearwater psychologist who owns the Advantage Mental Health Center was arrested after detectives accused him of...

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Watch: Bear found sitting in front seat of man’s truck

• Colorado
• Pets and Animals
• U.S.

Watch: Bear found sitting in front seat of man’s truck

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A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck. 

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Rain and storms move across Bay Area chipping away at drought conditions

• Tampa
• Weather

Rain and storms move across Bay Area chipping away at drought conditions

admin June 30, 2026 0

A weak front is bringing heavy rain and scattered storms across Florida today, placing almost all of...

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