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Wind Damages 65 Homes In Pasco County
Sixty-five Pasco County homes suffered wind damage courtesy of storms that moved into the area early Friday morning. According to Pasco County spokesman Doug Tobin, the storms that came through around 12:30 a.m. tore through with flat-line winds of 40 to 60 mph.
Tampa Bay Easter Weekend Weather
Tampa Bay area residents hoping for some outdoor time over Easter weekend may find the weather isn’t quite as cooperative as they’d like. The National Weather Service is forecasting a rainy weekend ahead with chances for showers persisting into the workweek.
A Friday morning wrong-way driving crash claimed the life of a Tampa man and sent another to the hospital with serious injuries.
Search For Missing Sarasota Family Continues
The Sarasota Police Department is continuing to follow leads in the disappearance of a woman and her two daughters. Hidalia Bernal, 30, and her two daughters, Noemi Olivares, 13, and Claudia Olivares, 9, were last seen at their home in the 2100 block of 11th Place last weekend.
Cop, Dispatcher Reunite Elderly Tampa Woman With Brother
The teamwork of an officer with the Roswell Police Department and a 911 dispatcher helped prevent a situation that could have ended tragically for an elderly woman from Florida.
Watch: Heartwarming Reunion Between Stolen Dog, Owner
Workers at Collier County Domestic Animal Services recently got front row seats to a tear-jerking reunion between a dog and her owner. Mary Jane was reportedly stolen from her owner about seven months ago. The critter was found not too long ago roaming the streets and was brought to the county’s shelter.
Pit Bull Owner’s Command Bites Him In The Butt: Cops
A 26-year-old Florida man’s attempt to get his pit bull to bite police officers didn’t turn out like he expected. When ordered to “kill ‘em boy, kill ‘em,” the dog turned and bit its owner instead, according to a probable cause affidavit released by the Riviera Beach Police Department.
Pit Bull Owner’s Command Bites Him In The Butt: Cops
A 26-year-old Florida man’s attempt to get his pit bull to bite police officers didn’t turn out like he expected. When ordered to “kill ‘em boy, kill ‘em,” the dog turned and bit its owner instead, according to a probable cause affidavit released by the Riviera Beach Police Department.
Photo courtesy of Pasco County
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