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Top Hospitals in Florida: U.S. News & World Report’s Latest Rankings
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released its rankings of the best hospitals in the country and across Florida. The Mayo Clinic in Minnesota earned No. 1 honors in the national rankings. Its Jacksonville counterpart tied for first place in Florida.
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Bradenton Double Homicide, Suicide Suspect Identified
As Manatee County Sheriff’s detectives continue to investigate the deaths of three people found on Monday, they have released the names of those involved.
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Tropical Storm Earl Forms in Caribbean
Tropical Storm Earl has officially become the fifth named storm of the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Although the storm poses no likely threat to Florida on its current track, it serves as a reminder that hurricane season is far from over.
Snapchat Video Shows Road Rage Robbery Suspect, Deputies Say
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a motorist its deputies say attacked a motorcyclist with a bat and then stole his necklace following a road rage incident on Hillsborough Avenue.
Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Search: Site on Gandy Boulevard Emerges
It’s no secret that the Tampa Bay Rays desperately want to leave Tropicana Field. That doesn’t, however, mean they’re sold on the idea of leaving St. Petersburg entirely.
Woman Accused of Dumping Soup on Boyfriend Arrested
A 41-year-old woman wanted on an attempted murder charge after her boyfriend suffered serious burns following a Sunday morning argument is now in custody.
The folks at Clearwater Marine Aquarium are in a bind they’re hoping Tampa Bay residents will be able to help them out of. It seems production of the organization’s 2017 calendar is under way, but staff members just can’t decide on the photo to grace its cover.
Photo courtesy of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium
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