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Published on January 14, 2020
Top Tampa news: Mom caught making bomb in Walmart; someone is blowing up ATMs; morePhoto: Patricia H./Flickr

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Tampa.

Deputies: Tampa mom caught making bomb in Walmart with nails, mason jar, shoelaces

On Saturday, a 37-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly crafting a homemade bomb at a Tampa Walmart. Emily Stallard was with a child at the time, according to Hillsborough deputies who were called to the scene by a security guard. He says he noticed something wasn’t quite right.

Read the full story on KDVR.

Busch Gardens Tampa rumored to be getting a new swinging thrill ride

Between last year’s Tigris coaster and this year’s upcoming Iron Gwazi, Busch Gardens is becoming an even more essential visit for coaster enthusiasts. 

Read the full story on Orlando Weekly.

Someone keeps blowing up ATMs in Tampa

For the third month in a row, someone blew up an ATM late at night in the Tampa area, and authorities are still looking for whoever’s doing it.

Read the full story on New York Daily News.

Rogue rebar, piles of pipes

Rusty pipes, tubing, piles of construction material, concrete storm drainage material — throw in some rebar sticking out, and you have a mess in South Tampa.

Read the full story on WTSP.


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