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First Canadian Flights Resume At Tampa International Airport

After more than six months of suspended service to Tampa International Airport's largest international destination, nonstop flights to Canada returned on July 17 with the resumption of service to Toronto aboard Air Canada.

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Proud Boys Leader Pleads Guilty After Burning BLM Banner: DOJ

A Proud Boys leader from Miami pleaded guilty to charges in two cases in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia Monday, including one involving the burning of a Black Lives Matter banner stolen from a downtown Washington, D.C. church, according to a news release from the Department of Justice.

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2 FL Cities Named To World's Greatest 100 Places By Time Magazine

Two Florida cities were named to Time magazine's list of top global destinations. Sarasota and Orlando were named to the magazine's World's 100 Greatest Places of 2021 list alongside such locales as Bangkok, Cairo and Maldives.

Man Steals $1,500 Worth of Lottery Tickets Then Cashes Them In

At about 9:30 p.m. on Monday, June 14, a man entered the Thornton's gas station at 4103 Gunn Highway and stole two packs of lottery tickets. He then went to several convenience stores throughout the Tampa and Brandon area, and cashed in the winning tickets.

Sheriff's Deputy Charged With Aggravated Stalking: Police

A deputy with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has been charged with aggravated stalking, North Port police said in a Facebook post.

Holmes Beach Vacation Rental Deemed Unsafe, Evacuated: Report

Vacationers voluntarily evacuated from a Holmes Beach vacation rental building Friday because of structural concerns.

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