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A Clearwater man was booked on a first-degree murder charge after deputies found a 50-year-old shot to death inside a Pinellas Park business. The investigation is ongoing.
Retail & Industry in ...
Publix pulled two lots of DiLuigi Smashables after a labeling mistake left milk off the ingredient list. Affected packages carry a Use By date of June 13, 2026.
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Southern California brand Better Buzz will take over the former Steak 'n Shake on Causeway Boulevard in Brandon, bringing its signature drinks to Tampa Bay.
A Dunnellon woman was arrested after deputies found roughly 92 animals in poor condition at a five‑acre property called Moonstone Field.
Two people were stabbed early Wednesday near USF; both are in stable condition and one involved is a student.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A 24-year-old Lakeland man died after his motorcycle clipped a semi-truck trailer while exiting a Commerce Park parking lot Wednesday night. Deputies say the initial contact was slight but caused the rider to lose control.
A pre-dawn I-75 pursuit in Hillsborough County ended near US‑301 after troopers recovered an AR‑15 and other weapons; suspects fled on foot and remain at large.
Hillsborough County deputies found a man and a woman dead Wednesday in the 2900 block of James Melvin Drive in Plant City. Detectives say the scene is active but contained.
Politics & Govt in ...
Hillsborough County Public Schools has named former HCSO chief deputy Anthony Collins as its new chief of security, even after his resignation last year amid an FBI National Academy cheating probe.
Weather & Environment in ...
Spotty morning storms could bring brief heavy downpours and lightning; highs near 84°F. Drier, more comfortable air moves in Thursday.
A body was recovered near the Grandview boat ramp in St. Petersburg; investigators say it may be a 66-year-old man reported missing Monday, and the medical examiner is determining cause.
Hazy, hot Tuesday in Tampa with highs near 92°F and heat index near 100°F. Storm chances increase tonight into Wednesday with gusty storms possible.
A crash on northbound I‑275 in Pinellas County closed lanes and snarled the morning commute, with FDOT and local outlets reporting heavy backups and detours.
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