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Woman outsmarts abductor, Clearwater scores in national poll, sending kayak thieves up the river and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Plane crashes in St. Pete, armed robber says it was a joke, wounded veteran gets new home and other stories from Florida Patch.
Rain remains very much a part of the forecast, especially around mid-week.
Teacher refuses to give standardized tests, an astronaut’s view from space, a heartwarming reunion and other stories from Florida Patch.
Prostitution sting, Floridians tired of political bickering, George Zimmerman in trouble again and other stories from Florida Patch.
Reid Wiseman snapped the shot Friday morning while many were still asleep.
Forecasters say the greatest chances for rain are south of the Interstate 4 corridor.
Normal summer weather patterns are predicted for Tampa Bay as a weak storm system makes its way toward Florida.
Clearwater revisits missing child cold case, Hillsborough deputies honor 9/11 fallen heroes and other stories from Florida Patch.
Remembering 9/11, woman creates chaos in school pickup line, American flag used to soak up grease and other stories from Florida Patch.
Free burgers, serial coin thief nabbed, home invasion arrests and other stories from Florida Patch.
Puss caterpillars, same-sex marriage battle, robber can’t resist cats and other stories from Florida Patch.
Puss caterpillars, robbery spree, same-sex marriage battle continues and other stories from Florida Patch.
Floridians are being warned to steer clear of the fuzzy caterpillars that can produce serve reactions in some people.
Saturday’s heat index could rise to 100.
City plans to bus some homeless out of town, drowning victim identified, new name for the Ice Palace and other stories from Florida Patch.
Scott leads Crist in the polls, Bay Area schools make the grade and other stories from Florida Patch.
“Spiderman” robs store, $1 million winner, Bubba might be returning and other stories from Florida Patch.
She claimed one of the big prizes in the Florida Lottery’s 50X the Cash scratch-off game.
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The storm isn’t a threat to Tampa Bay, but that doesn't mean we'll be shower-free over the next few days.
False alarm, brave cop, saggy pants ban, sitters sells pooch on Craigslist, bye-bye Bubba and other stories from Florida Patch.
The average motorist will see annual registration fees drop by $25 a year.
The National Safety Council estimates car accidents will kill 395 people over the 2014 Labor Day weekend.
Saying ‘no’ to Common Core, shark attacks, Bubba booted and other stories from Florida Patch.
AAA Auto Club South offers impaired motorists a safe way home in an emergency.
Samurai sword-wielder shot, school lockdown, protection for manatees and other stories from Florida Patch.
The deadline to submit opinions about a move to reclassify the protection status for Florida’s manatee population is set for Tuesday.
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Former principal charged with sexual battery, prostitution sting, dad stabbed by babysitters and other stories from Florida Patch.
Facebook post gets boy kicked out of school, Duke Energy says it will offer credits and more stories from Florida Patch.
Tropical weather heats up, Gov. Scott takes aim at standardized tests and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Legally blind man shoots intruder, USF Bulls Walk, Primary Elections and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Forecasters are saying the Tampa Bay area is in for a fairly normal week in weather.
Living off the grid, braving lightning, Falcon’s Fury, “Breaking Bad” and other stories from Florida Patch.