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Deputy-Involved Shooting, PokéMONDAY, Hillary Clinton in St. Pete

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Fraud Charges for Manatee School of Arts & Sciences President

The 43-year-old president of Manatee School of Arts & Sciences' board of directors was arrested on fraud charges Friday morning.

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Hillary Clinton Coming to St. Petersburg Next Week

Tampa Bay area residents who want a chance to hear Hillary Clinton personally outline her plan to create more jobs in America will get the opportunity on Monday, Aug. 8. The Democratic presidential nominee has announced a Jobs Tour stop in St. Petersburg.

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Ringling Bridge Crash: Driver Charged with DUI

A 40-year-old Bradenton man faces three counts of DUI with property damage in connecting with a June crash on Sarasota’s John Ringling Bridge. Police announced the man’s arrest Friday after test results came back from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement that showed he had a blood alcohol level of more than four times the legal limit.

Celebrate PokéMONDAY at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is opening its doors to Pokémon GO players on a mission to “catch ‘em all.” While players won’t be able to capture Winter or Hope during the upcoming PokéMONDAY event, they should be able to pay the two local celebs a visit as they take advantage of the lure blitz the venue has planned.

Does FHP Have the Best-Looking Cruisers?

The Florida Highway Patrol is pitted against other law enforcement agencies from across the country in a contest for bragging rights, an award and the honor of gracing the cover of “America’s Best Looking Trooper Cruisers 2017 Wall Calendar.”

Crime Stoppers Names 5 Most Wanted

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is on a mission to help local law enforcement agencies make arrests in open cases. While it offers rewards of up to $3,000 in a variety of open cases throughout the year, each month it casts a spotlight on a number of fugitives authorities would especially like to see captured.

Tropical Disturbance Forms Near Florida's Gulf Coast

The National Hurricane Center is keeping a close eye on the northeastern Gulf of Mexico as a tropical disturbance kicks up cloudy skies and thunderstorms near Florida's coastline.

Detention Deputies Involved in Fatal Shooting Identified

A 30-year-old man is dead following a strange series of events that began to unfold early Friday morning in Hernando County and ended with a deputy-involved shooting in Pasco.

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