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A little girl with a pink bicycle in a sunny neighborhood

Teen wanted for stealing little girl's bike in Davenport, deputies say

On a sunny afternoon in Davenport, a little girl named Mia rode her bright pink bicycle, her laughter echoing through the neighborhood. It was a moment of innocent joy, one that encapsulates the spirit of childhood in this close-knit community. However, that joy was abruptly shattered when a...

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25,000 children's ceiling swings recalled over fall risk

A brand of children’s ceiling swings with a certain type of hook is being recalled following more than a dozen reports of injuries.

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Nikita Kucherov in action during a Lightning game

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Nikita Kucherov tells Lightning he won't re-sign and asks for a trade, AP source says

In a surprising twist for Tampa Bay Lightning fans, reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov has informed the team of his decision not to re-sign and has requested a trade. This announcement sent shockwaves through the hockey community, leaving many to ponder the implications for the team and its loyal fan...

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Courtroom scene during the Robert Kessler murder trial

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Kessler's former neighbor takes the stand in McKay Bay dismemberment trial

As the sun dipped below the horizon in Dunedin, a tense atmosphere enveloped the courtroom where the Robert Kessler murder trial unfolded. Onlookers filled the benches, their faces a mix of curiosity and disbelief as a former neighbor took the stand, shedding light on the chilling events...

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Bodycam shows Robert Kessler unresponsive before arrest as new evidence emerges in murder trial

Jurors also heard testimony about Kessler's alleged statements to police, hundreds of phone contacts with the victim and possible blood evidence found in his home.

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Electric aircraft flying in formation over Tampa Bay

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Historic day for aviation as electric aircrafts fly in formation from St. Pete to Tampa

On a crisp morning in October, the skies above Tampa Bay came alive with the hum of electric aircraft, a sight that felt like a scene from a science fiction movie. Local aviators gathered at Albert Whitted Airport in St. Petersburg, where the inaugural flight of electric aircraft in formation took...

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Electric aircraft retrace historic Tampa Bay flight as Florida prepares for future of air travel

The flights marked an early step in Florida’s participation in a federal pilot program exploring how eVTOLs could be integrated into the nation’s aviation system.

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VIDEO: Tampa police arrest DUI driver with BAC over 3 times legal limit

Tampa Police Department body camera video shows officers arresting a man who was caught driving under the influence.

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Pinellas County K9 dies shortly after cancer diagnosis

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office announced Friday that one of its K9 officers has died.

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Hillsborough County extends state of emergency due to rise in dengue cases

The local emergency order will now run at least through Nov. 5. It was previously extended through Oct. 29.

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Dengue fever cases surpass 450 across Tampa Bay: See county-by-county numbers

Florida has confirmed 485 locally acquired cases of dengue fever. The numbers have continued to climb.

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Sarasota man convicted of murder after argument over noise turns deadly: State attorney

A man accused of killing someone over an argument has been convicted of second-degree murder by a Sarasota jury, the State Attorney's Office said.

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Walmart's holiday meal basket offers meal for 10: How much it costs and what's included

Walmart has relaunched its budget-friendly holiday meal basket, adding more items to the package to enjoy for Thanksgiving dinner.

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