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Teens arrested after Weeki Wachee retail theft investigation
WEEKI WACHEE GARDENS, Fla. — Two teens were arrested two weeks after unidentified suspects broke into the Weeki Wachee Outpost and stole ice cream and cigarillos. The break-in happened on July 14. The suspects were caught on video surveillance wearing hoodies, pants and ski masks with backpacks on, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Loads of garbage washing up along Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. — As Kurt Thoreson walks along Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa, he keeps an eye on the water. "I'm out here three or four times a week and I see what a lot of other people see from dolphins to manatees," he said. However, all too often, he...
Diverging diamond interchange to open on MLK Boulevard over I-75
TAMPA, Fla. — Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard I-75 overpass this weekend, which will transform into a diverging diamond interchange to increase traffic efficiency. The new traffic pattern is expected to open Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
'Making an impact': Here's how you can help Tampa Bay area teachers and students this school year
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — At Perkins Elementary, desks may still be stacked up, but excitement for the new school year is already starting to build up. “I get really excited, ‘cuz I want to see all of my kids and who’s coming into my classroom, and what we’re going to do,” says 5th-grade teacher Lee Lee Lapointe.
Deputies: Polk County man attempted to engage in sexual acts with undercover detective
LAKELAND, Fla. — A Polk County man was arrested Thursday after sheriff's office deputies received multiple complaints of lewd behavior at Saddle Creek Park and Gator Creek Preserve in Lakeland. Pablo Coronado, 67, was arrested Thursday morning after he tried to engage in sexual acts with an undercover detective...
Killer river otter responsible for swan deaths caught, relocated
ORLANDO, Fla. — A river otter found at Lake Eola Park was found to be responsible for the death of two Australian Black swans and one duck. The otter was safely relocated to South Econlockhatchee River on Wednesday. The otter, who snuck into the lake, was discovered by families...
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