'Thugs,' Bondi Endorses Trump, Zika Virus Number Rises

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Firefighters Rescue Pups Trapped In Blaze

New Port Richey firefighters called out to a blaze at a Kentucky Avenue apartment Friday evening found no people inside the burning building, but did have to swing into action to save a pack of pooches.

Pam Bondi Endorses Donald Trump

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has thrown her support behind Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential race.

Oops! Stolen Car Crashing Into Cops’ Truck

Eight people were injured, including two police officers, when a stolen car crashed into an undercover Dodge Ram 1500 pickup early Monday morning.

Sarah Palin Slams Donald Trump’s Protesters

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin may have canceled her own Monday rally at The Villages after her husband Todd was in a snowmobile accident, but that didn’t stop her from stumping for Donald Trump at his Tampa rally.

Law Protects Florida Pastors Who Say No To Gay Marriages

Clergy members who refuse to perform wedding ceremonies because of “sincerely held religious beliefs” will soon have backing from the state of Florida.

Workweek Weather: What To Expect

The Tampa Bay area is in for a mild week ahead with only a few chances for rain in sight.

Florida Zika Virus Cases Climb To 60

The number of confirmed Zika virus cases in Florida has climbed to 60. State Surgeon General Dr. John Armstrong released the new total Monday in his daily Zika Virus Update.

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