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199 Zika Virus Cases, Sea Turtle Release, Best Towns For Kids

Orlando shooting 911 transcripts released, Lisa Lisa and Stevie B., heavily armed man arrested and other stories from Florida Patch.

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Watch Loggerhead Turtle’s Release On Facebook

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is inviting Tampa Bay area residents out for a Tuesday morning beach cleanup and a special sea turtle’s release.

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Orlando Shooting Latest: Timeline, Transcripts Released

Just more than a week after Omar Mateen walked into a crowded Orlando nightclub and opened fire on those gathered, the FBI has shed more light on just what happened during the early morning hours of June 12.

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Donald Trump Fires Campaign Manager Corey Lewandowski: Reports

Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s presumptive nominee, is reportedly in the market for a new campaign manager. Corey Lewandowski has officially been fired, the campaign confirmed to The New York Times.

Stevie B., Lisa Lisa Announce Amalie Arena Stop

Tampa Bay area music lovers with a passion for 1980’s freestyle music might want to jot a date down on their calendars. The “Super Freestyle Explosion” is heading to Tampa’s Amalie Arena on Sept. 17.

Hurricane Season 2016: Tropical Storm Danielle Forms

Tampa Bay area residents may have nothing to fear from Tropical Storm Danielle, but she serves as a good reminder that Hurricane Season 2016 is officially here.

100 Best Places In Florida To Raise A Family

Just in time for Father’s Day, Niche.com took a look at the best places to raise a family in states across the country. According to its rankings for Florida, Tampa Bay’s Hillsborough County offers more than a few possibilities. In fact, Westchase ranks No. 1 on the list overall with FishHawk coming in a close second.

Heavily Armed Man Arrested On Sarasota Street

A 27-year-old convicted felon from Sarasota faces a number of new criminal charges after police say they spotted him on a public street armed with three loaded weapons Monday morning.

Florida Zika Virus Cases Climb To 199

The number of confirmed Zika virus cases in the state of Florida climbed to 199 on Monday. A total of 15 of those cases involve patients in the Tampa Bay area.

Summer Robotics Camp For Girls Still Has Spaces

Tampa Bay area parents of young girls looking for a way to keep their kids busy and learning over the summer might find an upcoming program at Saint Leo University of interest. The school has announced there are still spaces available in its Girls Can! Robotics Camps.

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