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Three Fantasy 5 top‑prize tickets from Friday were sold at a Tampa 7‑Eleven, a Lauderhill grocery and a Publix in Indian Harbor Beach. Winners must claim prizes at Lottery district offices.
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Baker Mayfield has given the Buccaneers until the start of training camp to reach a new deal, saying talks are “not anywhere close.” The deadline sharpens Tampa Bay’s offseason timeline.
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A 10-year-old bicyclist was seriously injured after being struck by two vehicles on State Road 52 near Victory Drive in Hudson and was airlifted to a hospital; FHP is investigating.
An Arcadia man, Donald Carl Woods, was sentenced to 13 years and 4 months in federal prison after deputies say they found meth and a firearm during a 2025 arrest. Federal and local agencies investigated the case.
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Displace capped a four‑album narrative with Necessity at Crowbar’s sendoff, closing a 36‑song arc as the Ybor venue winds down. The release landed amid a string of farewell shows.
Jefferson Township police chief Michael A. Hagan was arrested in Pinellas County and booked on sexual battery and false imprisonment charges. The village has placed him on administrative leave while detectives investigate.
A 61-year-old Lakeland man was found dead after his Toyota Prius rolled into a retention pond at 2600 County Line Road; police say the probe is active.
Coordinated operations in North Carolina, Florida and California recovered dozens of stolen tractor‑trailers and produced multiple arrests. Investigators say VIN swaps and fake titles were central to the schemes.
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Sunshine Genetics will offer free, opt‑in whole‑genome sequencing to newborns at Tampa General this summer. The state pilot aims to detect hundreds of treatable genetic conditions earlier.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Woodfield Development has broken ground on Connerton Apartments, a 270‑unit rental community inside Connerton in Land O’ Lakes with resort‑style amenities and Q2 2028 deliveries expected.
Clearwater Celebrates America returns to Coachman Park July 3–4 with family activities, live music and a fireworks finale over the harbor.
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Hattricks is expanding off Henderson Boulevard — construction photos and filings show the South Tampa outpost moving toward an opening.
Sheriff Grady Judd posted an X video naming 'Frankey the handyman' as a suspected thief; deputies say the clip could help identify him.
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