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Explosives, Weapons, Aerial Maps Hidden In Closet: Dunedin 'Lone Wolf' Arrested
- Scrawled on note in suspect's bedroom, officials said: "I shall have my bloody revenge, and then the WORLD WILL BURN BURN."
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- The damage was contained to one room at the retro-1960s, waterfront property.
'Shots Fired' Report Creates Panic At Lakeland High School
- A backfiring car was suspected origin of the sounds at Lake Gibson High, which was locked down during the investigation, sheriff said.
Orionid Meteor Shower 2017: Peak Dates, What You Can See Right Now
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- The annual Orionid meteor shower peaks this weekend, but skywatchers may see meteors now, and the moon won’t interfere.
Burger King Ad Confronts Bullying In Brilliant Way You’d Never Expect
- Watch what happens when real customers are confronted with bullying of a high school junior played by an actor and a Whopper Jr. sandwich.
Armed, Suicidal Man Shot By Clearwater Police Dies At Hospital
- The early morning incident began at an apartment complex on Druid Road, officials said.
Baby Left Alone Suffocates While Mom At Hookah Bar; Arrest Made: Sheriff
- "It is beyond comprehension ... That beautiful little baby girl should be alive today," Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
- The young suspect, on probation from Pinellas County, is accused of punching a student to steal a backpack, cell and headphones.
Brandon Cyclist Killed In Hit-and-Run ID'd
- The 45-year-old was struck near the I-4-U.S. 301 exit ramp by a Tampa suspect, who surrendered after his damaged car was found, FHP said.
Abused, Injured Infant Left Untreated Since Labor Day: Police
- The Pinellas Park parents of the baby boy were arrested on abuse and neglect charges.
How To Create The Ultimate Haunted House This Halloween
- Scary silhouettes, floating candles and DIY graveyards will transform your home into a spooky house of horrors.
Humane Society To Host HOWL-oween Fest
- The event will feature Halloween-themed events for families and pets to benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Richard Spencer Speech: Taxpayers 'Subsidizing Hate Speech,' University Of Florida President Says
- Spencer is "hijacking" public universities, which are compelled by the First Amendment to provide a speaking forum, said W. Kent Fuchs.
----Images via Pinellas County Sheriff's Office of: Randall Drake Booking photo; weapons found in closet; destructive devices; note found in suspect's bedroom; maps found in suspect's bedroom.
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