Spice Raid, Name A Baby Sloth, Red Tide App

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Memorial Day Weekend Weather: Tampa Bay’s Outlook

Tampa Bay area residents may not have to worry about the storm that’s kicking around in the Atlantic Ocean over the Memorial Day weekend, but that doesn’t mean rain isn’t in the forecast.

Too Cute: Cop, Rescue Puppy Caught Napping

When a Lakeland Police Officer almost ran over a stray puppy last weekend, his instincts to protect and serve must have kicked into high gear. Not only did he launch an exhaustive campaign to find the little critter’s owner, he took responsibility for her care until a good home could be found.

Busch Gardens’ Baby Sloth Needs A Name (Video)

People who follow Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Facebook have been tasked with an important mission. The theme park’s two-toed Linne’s sloth is nearly 2-months old, but she still doesn’t have a name.

150 Pot Plants Found In Brandon Home

A 30-year-old Brandon man faces a list of criminal charges after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies searched his home Thursday evening.

Healthy Foods To Include In Your Hurricane Kit

As Tampa Bay area residents are hopefully finalizing their preparations for the upcoming hurricane season, the Pinellas County Health Department is offering some insight on the kinds of food and drink items to have on hand.

Tampa Police Raid Spice Lab

A Tuesday raid on a Tampa storage facility resulted in an estimated $500,000 in illegal spice being taken off the streets. According to the Tampa Police Department, the facility also contained the equipment and materials necessary to produce tens of thousands more packages of the “extremely dangerous, highly addictive drug.”

Red Tide Reports: There’s (Almost) An App For That

Gulf Coast residents and visitors may soon be able to obtain more accurate red tide forecasts before they head out to local beaches.

Marco Rubio Is Maybe Kind Of Endorsing Donald Trump

Marco Rubio is making it clear: He won't vote for Hillary Clinton in November. Now, about that other guy on the ticket... The Florida Senator seems to maybe, kind of, sort of be coming around to the man who once called Rubio "lightweight," "a choker" and "Mr. Meltdown."

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