14 Heroin Overdoses, DOJ Probes Pulse Response, Zika Cases Top 300

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Tampa Grandmother Accidentally Shot, Killed

A 52-year-old woman is dead following an accidental shooting in the Town ‘N Country area early Friday morning.

Florida’s Top 100 Places to Live Ranked

When it comes to the best communities in Florida to call home, the Tampa Bay area ranks well. At least, that’s the conclusion the folks at Niche.com came to after crunching numbers related to job opportunities, public schools, crime and local amenities for neighborhoods across the state.

Stolen AR-7, 600 Rounds Recovered; AK-47, 1,000 Rounds Still Missing

One of two high-powered firearms stolen during recent robberies in Sarasota has been recovered. The other, an AK-47 and 1,000 rounds of ammo, remains missing.

Storms, Flooding Risk on Tap for Tampa Bay’s Weekend

Tampa Bay area residents with big outdoor plans this weekend may want to keep an eye on the sky.

Bertram Yachts Opening Up Shop in Tampa

Tampa Bay area residents on the hunt for jobs in the boat-building industry may find the opportunity they seek at the new headquarters for Bertram Yacht. The company has announced plans to open its international headquarters in Tampa.

Publix Going with Cage-Free Hens

Publix Super Markets has announced its intention to only sell eggs from cage-free hens by 2026. The Lakeland-based grocery giant announced its decision to go cage-free on its corporate website.

Florida Zika Virus Case Count Hits 311

The total number of confirmed, travel-related Zika virus cases in Florida climbed by 18 on Friday, bringing the state’s total to 311. Friday’s announcement represented the largest number of new cases confirmed in a single day since the state began reporting new instances earlier this year.

DOJ Launches Probe into Orlando Mass Shooting Police Response

The Orlando Police Department’s actions in the moments and hours after Omar Mateen walked into the Pulse nightclub and opened fire, killing 49 people and wounding 53 others before he was shot and killed, are now being scrutinized by the U.S. Justice Department.

14 Heroin Overdoses, 2 Deaths in 2 Weeks, Sarasota Sheriff Says

After responding to 14 heroin-related overdose calls over the past two weeks, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about the dangers this drug poses.

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