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Stolen Identity, Emergency Landing, Flood Watch
Busch Gardens announces summer hours, Zika virus case count climbs, two Floridians killed in Fort Hood and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa Bay Area Flood Watch Continues Tuesday
Tampa Bay area residents hoping to be able to dry out after Tropical Storm Colin’s march through the region will not get their chance on Tuesday. In fact, the National Weather Service has extended a flood watch for the entire region until Tuesday night.
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Florida Zika Virus Cases Near 170
The number of confirmed Zika virus cases in the state of Florida climbed again Monday with one new travel-related case reported in Miami-Dade County. The new case brings the total number in the state to 166.
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Man Stole Brother’s Identity To Buy Home, Cars: Deputies
A 45-year-old Clearwater man is accused of swiping his brother’s identity in hopes of buying a home, cars and a number of other big-ticket items.
Hillsborough Postpones 2 High School Graduations
Students at two Hillsborough County high schools who were prepared to receive their diplomas Monday night will have to wait a bit longer. Hillsborough County Public Schools announced the postponement of two graduation ceremonies in light of Tropical Storm Colin.
Plane Makes Emergency Landing On 56th Street
A Tampa man escaped injury when he had to make an emergency landing in a Cessna T210 on 56th Street in Temple Terrace Sunday night.
2 Floridians Killed In Fort Hood Accident
Two Floridians were among nine soldiers killed during an Army training exercise in Fort Hood, Texas, last week. Pfc. Brandon Austin Banner, 22, of Milton, and Pfc. Zachery Nathaniel Fuller, 23, of Palmetto were killed when their Light Medium Tactical Vehicle overturned at Owl Creek on June 2, according to the Army.
Theme park lovers who want the fun to last just a little longer will have their wish granted this summer at Busch Gardens and Adventure Island. Both parks have announced extended hours starting later this month.
Photo courtesy of Busch Gardens
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