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St. Pete Beach Firefighter, 4-Foot-10, Sets Guinness Record for Shortest Woman in Job
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St. Pete Beach Firefighter, 4-Foot-10, Sets Guinness Record for Shortest Woman in Job

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Sep 29, 2026

Autumn Kelso once fell through a trailer floor mid-rescue — now Guinness says she's the world's shortest female firefighter.

Woman Shot Multiple Times in St. Petersburg Restaurant Lot, Gunman Still at Large
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Woman Shot Multiple Times in St. Petersburg Restaurant Lot, Gunman Still at Large

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Sep 29, 2026

The victim was sitting in her car outside Salem's Fresh Eats on 34th Street South when gunfire erupted overnight.

Lutz Woman Charged in 17-Count Case After Starved Puppies, Five Kids Found in Home
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Lutz Woman Charged in 17-Count Case After Starved Puppies, Five Kids Found in Home

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Sep 29, 2026

Carla Sanchez Diaz allegedly invented a cover story before deputies found two more dogs and five children living in her Montana Avenue home.

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Tampa's MOSI Blasts Off Into Space Week With Planetariums, Colonies and Stargazing

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Sep 28, 2026

MOSI's North Tampa campus turns into a week-long space camp October 4-10, capped by a Friday SkyWatch under the stars.

Tampa Heights Crash Critically Injures Pedestrian; North Boulevard Reopens
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Tampa Heights Crash Critically Injures Pedestrian; North Boulevard Reopens

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Sep 28, 2026

A man was critically injured near Tampa Heights after a vehicle struck him. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with police.

Man Dies After Shooting Near Nebraska Avenue in Tampa; Earlier Cases Were Separate
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Man Dies After Shooting Near Nebraska Avenue in Tampa; Earlier Cases Were Separate

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Sep 28, 2026

The man was critically injured in a shooting near North Nebraska and East McEwen avenues and died five days later. Tampa police have not named him.

South Tampa's BJ's Alabama BBQ Keeps a Family's Oak-Fire Legacy Burning
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South Tampa's BJ's Alabama BBQ Keeps a Family's Oak-Fire Legacy Burning

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Sep 27, 2026

April Moreno carries on her father's barbecue tradition at her South Tampa restaurant, where meats are cooked over an open oak fire.

Speeding Driver Killed After Kia Flips on St. Petersburg's Park Street North
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Speeding Driver Killed After Kia Flips on St. Petersburg's Park Street North

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Sep 27, 2026

The driver was ejected after striking a utility pole, tree and telecom box overnight. Police have not released the victim's name.

Lake Tarpon Boat Found Empty After Test Drive, Man Still Missing
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Lake Tarpon Boat Found Empty After Test Drive, Man Still Missing

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Sep 26, 2026

Pinellas deputies scoured Lake Tarpon after an 18-foot Carolina Skiff turned up unmanned during a test drive. No name has been released.

Prior Theft Convictions Make Largo Theft Charge a Felony
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Prior Theft Convictions Make Largo Theft Charge a Felony

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Sep 26, 2026

Jennifer Dawn Gicker allegedly ran past the registers at a Largo Sprouts with two packages of pumpkin mini-bundt cakes, then refused to leave her car when police caught up.

Wimauma's New Middle School Named For 38-Year Hillsborough Schools Veteran
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Wimauma's New Middle School Named For 38-Year Hillsborough Schools Veteran

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Sep 26, 2026

Kenneth R. Otero Middle School will open in Wimauma in 2027, honoring a leader who spent 38 years shaping the district.

Tampa Fire Chief Steps Into the Ring at Sold-Out Charity Bout This Saturday
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Tampa Fire Chief Steps Into the Ring at Sold-Out Charity Bout This Saturday

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Sep 25, 2026

HCFR Deputy Chief Jose “Pep” Prado headlines “The Last Call” with Sheriff Chad Chronister cheering ringside.

Largo Vibe Fest Marks 30 Years of Arts With Free Weekend of Music and BBQ
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Largo Vibe Fest Marks 30 Years of Arts With Free Weekend of Music and BBQ

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Sep 25, 2026

Largo Central Park hosts a free three-day festival Oct. 2-4, with a seven-show circus spectacle and smoked brisket from a local food truck.

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