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    Pinellas County

    In the Shadow of ‘The Trop’: Why some historic communities feel forgotten 

    Michael Paluska
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    Pinellas County

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    Rebekah Nelson
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    St. Pete Home Invasion

    Pinellas County

    Police identify home invasion suspect who was killed by homeowner as 20-year-old

    Rebekah Nelson
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    Daly Discoveries

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    Sean Daly
    11:23 AM, Apr 16, 2025
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    Hillsborough County

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    Jada Williams
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    Rebekah Nelson
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    John Matarese
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    Sports

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    Associated Press
    10:30 AM, Apr 16, 2025
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    Florida News

    Missing Child Alert canceled for 13-year-old Florida girl

    Rebekah Nelson
    10:24 AM, Apr 16, 2025
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    I-Team Investigations

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    Adam Walser
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    Florida News

    2 missing Florida boys out of Miami-Dade County found safe

    Rebekah Nelson
    10:17 AM, Apr 16, 2025
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    Weather

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    Ally Blake
    8:15 AM, Apr 16, 2025
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    Hillsborough County

    Town 'N' Country homeowners urge county to make drainage fixes

    Chad Mills
    2:11 AM, Apr 16, 2025
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    Polk County

    Lake Wales regains ownership of historic downtown Walesbilt Hotel

    Rebecca Petit
    1:39 AM, Apr 16, 2025
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    National News

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    AP via Scripps News
    12:00 AM, Apr 16, 2025
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    Polk County

    Polk County officials expand burn ban to surrounding municipalities.

    Amanda Boettcher
    10:54 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Pinellas County

    Pinellas County Schools discusses next year's budget and teacher positions

    Casey Albritton
    10:47 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Hillsborough County

    Ice Cube will bring his 'Truth To Power' tour to Tampa

    Amanda Boettcher
    10:42 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Florida News

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    Forrest Saunders
    9:49 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Hillsborough County

    Hillsborough County looking for public input on flooding impacts.

    Mary O'Connell
    9:38 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Pinellas County

    HUG, a nonprofit for adults with disabilities, receives $40,000 grant

    Jada Williams
    9:08 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Pinellas County

    Pinellas County urges residents to get rid of hazardous waste

    Frances Lin
    8:27 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    National News

    Four students injured in shooting at Dallas high school, authorities say

    AP via Scripps News
    8:18 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Pinellas County

    St. Pete PD officer arrested for sharing confidential information with suspect

    Leilyn Torres
    7:50 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Hillsborough County

    Rabies alert issued for Hillsborough Co after confirmed case in Town 'n' Country

    Amanda Boettcher
    7:48 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Kyle Burger
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    Sarasota, Manatee County

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    Amanda Boettcher
    5:26 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Florida News

    VIDEO: Florida driver pulled from burning car after fleeing traffic stop

    Rebekah Nelson
    5:25 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    National News

    Man arrested for threatening to kill Tulsi Gabbard and her family, DOJ says

    Gage Jackson
    5:10 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Pinellas County

    Good Samaritan helps save victim from stabbing at Largo smoke shop

    Rebekah Nelson
    4:34 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Pasco County

    Train hits and kills unknown pedestrian near Dade City

    Rebekah Nelson
    4:07 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Pinellas County

    Pinellas Sheriff advising residents of scam that duped victim out of $530,000

    Amanda Boettcher
    4:01 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    National News

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    Scripps News Group
    3:58 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Local News

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    Associated Press
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    Scripps News Group
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    Florida News

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    Leilyn Torres
    2:27 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    National Politics

    ICE arrests Palestinian activist expecting a US citizenship interview

    AP via Scripps News
    2:06 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Hillsborough County

    Advocates continue to push for more affordable childcare for more families

    Heather Leigh
    2:02 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Hillsborough County

    19-year-old shot near Tampa high school, prompting lock-in

    Rebekah Nelson
    1:44 PM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Pinellas County

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    Rebekah Nelson
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    Rebekah Nelson
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    National News

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    AP via Scripps News
    10:42 AM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Hillsborough County

    Riverview man receives heart transplant from family he already knew

    Robert Boyd
    10:30 AM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Daly Discoveries

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    Sean Daly
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    Ally Blake
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    Frances Lin
    2:15 AM, Apr 15, 2025
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    National News

    Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard over activism

    AP via Scripps News
    1:57 AM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Pinellas County gives homeowners more time to deal with damage letters

    Chad Mills
    1:47 AM, Apr 15, 2025
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    UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers is first pick for Dallas in WNBA Draft

    Scripps News Group
    1:38 AM, Apr 15, 2025
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    Citrus, Hernando County

    Spring Hill man charged with arson after he lit house on fire: HCSO

    Amanda Boettcher
    11:04 PM, Apr 14, 2025
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    Gas prices are falling amid tariff uncertainty, OPEC production hike

    Simon Kaufman
    10:47 PM, Apr 14, 2025
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    Polk County

    Depot 303 food hall opens as part of downtown Mulberry redevelopment

    Rebecca Petit
    9:36 PM, Apr 14, 2025
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    Hillsborough County

    Legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks coming to Tampa this summer

    Frances Lin
    9:36 PM, Apr 14, 2025
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    Pasco County

    Pasco facility trains people with mental illness to return to workforce

    Erik Waxler
    8:24 PM, Apr 14, 2025
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    National News

    Americans' fears about unemployment are at highest level since pandemic

    Scripps News Group
    8:19 PM, Apr 14, 2025
    Community leaders focus on summer break activities following St. Pete teen's death

    Pinellas County

    Community leaders focus on summer break activities following teen's death

    Jada Williams
    8:06 PM, Apr 14, 2025
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    Scripps News Life

    Residents in these 12 states are eligible for tax filing deadline extension

    Scripps News Group
    7:32 PM, Apr 14, 2025
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    Polk County

    Governor said I-4 congestion relief lanes in Polk and Osceola to open early

    Mary O'Connell
    6:42 PM, Apr 14, 2025
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    Sports

    Sunlake High QB Kate Smith named to U.S. Flag Junior National Team

    Kyle Burger
    6:30 PM, Apr 14, 2025
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    National News

    Earthquake with 5.2 preliminary magnitude rocks San Diego County

    Scripps News Group
    5:35 PM, Apr 14, 2025
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