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HCSO says two teens, 15 and 16, were taken into custody at Brandon Exchange after deputies recovered an AR‑15‑style rifle and a handgun.
Community & Society in ...
What began as a Super Bowl pop-up has become Roc the Block’s Juneteenth festival at Raymond James, drawing thousands and spotlighting Black-owned businesses.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A midyear amendment would add $21.3M to Pinellas Park’s FY2026 budget, funding Sprowls Horizon operations, Park Station renovations and several sewer and street projects.
Hillsborough deputies found a deceased woman on Tuscan Loon Drive and a man was taken to Tampa General with minor injuries. The sheriff's office says the incident appears domestic-related.
A red-light collision at SR‑60 and North Turkey Creek Road left two dead and two more hurt Friday, troopers said.
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Heat Advisory Friday, June 19 in Tampa: highs near 94°F and heat‑index values topping 105°F. Cooling stations and safety tips inside.
Food & Drinks in ...
Nebraska Roadside will convert the former Nebraska Mini‑Mart corner in Seminole Heights into a mostly outdoor food park, promising a retro, family‑friendly mix of vendors, games and live entertainment by fall 2026.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Florida Supreme Court ruled that appeals panels must review denied requests for below‑guidelines sentences, remanding the Parrish case and resolving a split among districts. The decision could revive appeals across Florida.
Investigators say tips in the search for 17-year-old Taylor Farias now stretch from Lutz to Mahwah, New Jersey and New York City. Authorities and NCMEC urge anyone with information to come forward.
Hillsborough deputies arrested a 44‑year‑old man after finding a dog outside without food or water; the animal later died. Officials say the case is under investigation.
North Hyde Park staple Rome + Fig will close after six years; owners cited an "industry filled with challenges" and set June 28 as the final service.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Straz Center is getting a $100M Riverwalk makeover with riverfront dining, an outdoor stage and a rooftop bar; construction is set to finish in early 2027.
Retail & Industry in ...
AAA is cutting up to 5% from AAA‑branded home and auto policies in Florida, creating roughly $28M in statewide annual savings. Timing for new business and renewals varies by product.
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