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Suspect In Deadly Hit-And-Run Sought In Manatee County: FL Troopers
After being hit by a vehicle that left the scene, a pedestrian was run over by an SUV and motorcycle, Florida Highway Patrol said.
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Florida Aquarium Animals Treated To Pumpkins For Halloween
Several animals at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa were given their own pumpkins as a Halloween treat.
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FL Mom Celebrates Daughter By Donating Halloween Costumes To NICUs
A mother in Manatee County collects and distributes Halloween costumes to NICU patients in celebration of her daughter, Everly.
Colombian Citizen Smuggled Guns From FL To Colombia: U.S. DOJ
A Colombian citizen is in prison for illegally exporting guns from Clearwater, Tampa and Kissimmee, FL, to Colombia, U.S. DOJ said.
Boy, 5, Hospitalized After Being Hit By Car In St. Pete: Reports
A 5-year-old boy is recovering from serious injuries after being hit by a car Sunday afternoon in St. Petersburg, reports said.
Man Charged In Fatal Road-Rage Shooting: Hillsborough County Sheriff
A man was shot and killed in a road-rage incident on U.S. 301 in Riverview, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.
Man Seriously Injured In Sarasota-Area Hit-And-Run: FL Highway Patrol
Troopers are looking for the driver in Nokomis hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a man crossing the street, FL Highway Patrol said.
$5K Reward Offered In Shooting: St. Pete Police
A 20-year-old man was critically injured in a Wednesday night shooting, St. Petersburg police said.
FL Teen Waved Machete At Harris Supporters At Voting Site: Officials
An 18-year-old was arrested after waving a machete at Harris supporters at an early voting site in the Jacksonville area, officials said.
FL Boy, 8, On Dirt Bike Hospitalized After Crash With Officer: SPD
The boy was hospitalized in St. Pete with serious injuries after a Monday evening crash with an officer, Sarasota police said.
AMI Elementary School To Reopen Weeks After Hurricane Helene: District
Anna Maria Elementary School is reopening to students and staff weeks after Hurricane Helene hit Florida, Manatee County Schools said.
December Hurricane, Up To 3 More Named Storms Possible: Forecasters
One to 3 more named storms are possible this hurricane season as an area in the Caribbean Sea is eyed for development, AccuWeather said.
‘Weird In St. Pete’ Brings Unique Theater Experience To FloridaRAMA
American Stage presents “Weird in St. Pete,” showcasing the city’s legends and lore, at FloridaRAMA Thursday through Sunday.
2 Boys, 14, Stole Car, Face Charges: Hillsborough County Sheriff
Two 14-year-olds were arrested Sunday night in a stolen car on the Howard Frankland Bridge, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.
3 Killed In Fiery I-275 Crash In Manatee County: FL Highway Patrol
Three people were killed on I-275 in Palmetto early Wednesday after a truck drove off the highway, hit a pole and caught fire, FHP said.
Woman Attacked 2 HART Employees On Bus: Hillsborough County Sheriff
A woman was arrested after hitting, spitting on two Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority employees, the sheriff’s office said.
Southern Rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd To Headline FL Charity Concert
Funds raised at a concert headlined by Lynyrd Skynyrd in the Bradenton area will benefit hospitality workers displaced by hurricanes.
3 Areas Eyed For Tropical Storm Growth In Caribbean, Atlantic: NHC
An area in the Caribbean is likely to develop into a tropical system — one of three weather systems that have storm potential, the NHC said.
Man Hid Explosive Devices In Hard Rock Casino Bathrooms: FDLE
A Tampa man was arrested for hiding two explosive devices in two bathrooms at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in September, FDLE said.
Bradenton Man Faces Child Porn Charges: FL Officials
A Bradenton man faces charges after being found with hundreds of files containing child sexual abuse material, the FDLE said.
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