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Tampa Citibank gunman made threats to Leon High School, former principal as a teen

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The gunman who reportedly shot a woman at Citibank’s office complex in Tampa had a criminal history in Tallahassee. According to police, Jacob Pearson plowed a car into a courtyard on Citibank’s Tampa complex on Wednesday and opened fire with a rifle. He killed one woman before a security guard fatally shot him, according to authorities.

Tampa, FL · 6h
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WFLA

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Veteran Journalist Jennifer Leigh to retire from WFLA after nearly 34 years

After nearly 34 years at WFLA-TV, Emmy Award-winning journalist and longtime news anchor Jennifer Leigh will retire from News Channel 8 following her final broadcast on Dec. 23.

Tampa, FL · 1d

Law & Crime

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Man armed with 90 rounds of ammunition 'executed' woman at Citibank because he was upset about $2,500 debt: Sheriff

A Florida man drove to a Citibank corporate campus with more than 3,000 employees to hunt "any person he could find and kill" because he was upset over a $2,500 debt. The post Man armed with 90 rounds of ammunition 'executed' woman at Citibank because he was upset about $2,500 debt: Sheriff first appeared on Law & Crime .

Hillsborough County, FL · 1d

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Tampa Woman On E-Bike Dies After Early Morning Crash On Hillsborough Avenue

Florida Highway Patrol TAMPA, Fla. — A 68-year-old Tampa woman died Friday morning after colliding...

Tampa, FL · 2h

Country Herald

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Central Florida Cold Front Tonight: Weekend Lows Could Reach 51 Degrees

A weak cold front moves through Friday night into Saturday, bringing cooler, drier conditions.

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 18h

WFLA

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Troopers investigate fatal crash in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on Hillsborough Avenue. Troopers responded to a crash on Hillsborough Avenue and Benjamin Road at 6 a.m. Friday. According to FHP, northbound lanes of Benjamin Road at Hillsborough Avenue are closed at this time.

Tampa, FL · 15h

Tampa Bay Times

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NAACP Hillsborough County honors unsung heroes at its Freedom Fund Dinner

United under the theme “We the People,” more than 1,000 supporters packed the NAACP Hillsborough County chapter’s Freedom Fund Dinner. Keynote speaker the Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley, president and CEO of the National Council of Negro Women, delivered a call: “We cannot honor our ancestors with only words. We must honor them with action.” Chapter President Yvette Lewis announced civil rights, labor and law enforcement awards Oct. 3 at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, celebrating achievements as the work of advancing justice and equality remains as urgent as ever.

Hillsborough County, FL · 10h

Bay News 9

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Hillsborough County to eliminate countywide commission seats

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County voters have approved expanding the county commission from seven to nine members, replacing three countywide seats with nine single-member districts ahead of the 2028 election. The change comes as the county continues to grow. Its population has more than doubled since the current...

Hillsborough County, FL · 1d

WFLA

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Friends of Citi worker killed by enraged man in disbelief, mourn her loss

For many of Leanne Selman's friends, it's been less than 24 hours since they heard she had passed away. Deputies say that on Wednesday, Jacob Pearson stormed into Citibank's campus in Hillsborough County with a rifle, a handgun, and 90 rounds; Leanne Selman, who'd never met him, died at his hands over 2,500 dollars that the suspect owed to the bank, according to investigators. Leanne’s friends remember her for her talent and character.

Hillsborough County, FL · 3h

hoodline.com

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Plant City's Dinosaur World Turns Into a Prehistoric Christmas Wonderland This Winter

Dinosaur World in Plant City is swapping its usual roar for holiday cheer this winter, transforming its 20-acre jungle into what the park is billing as a prehistoric winter wonderland. Christmas at Dinosaur World kicks off Friday, November 27, and runs through January 3, 2027, bringing miles of Christmas lights, a Candy Cane Express train and a Christmas Market to wind among the park's life-size dinosaurs.

Plant City, FL · 8h

Green, Gold & Bold

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USF's furious rally falls two points short in tough loss at DePaul

The Bulls trailed by 19 points in the second half before fighting back with a last-second chance to send the game to overtime.

Tampa, FL · 12h

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Tampa Traffic Alert: Water Department Work Shuts Lanes On Dale Mabry, North Boulevard

Road Work, Lane Closures (Unsplash) TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa drivers face lane closures on two...

Tampa, FL · 1d

The Cool Down

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Florida food bank serves nearly 400 seniors close to their homes, sends schools 1,300 food bags each week

"Our goal is to make nutritious food and essential supplies more accessible while helping seniors maintain their independence and quality of life."

Plant City, FL · 1d

Green, Gold & Bold

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Full Guide to USF at East Carolina: How to watch, odds, weather, and more

The Bulls kick off Friday night at 7:30 against ECU

Greenville, NC · 15h

Tampa Bay Times

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From the archives: 15 years ago, the Thunderbirds soared over Tampa at MacDill AirFest

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds took center stage at MacDill AirFest on Nov. 5-6 in 2011. The Air Force estimated that 80,000 spectators attended the first day alone. For two days the Thunderbirds, flying their signature F-16 Fighting Falcons, thrilled crowds with precision formations and daring maneuvers. Other highlights included parachute demonstrations and flights featuring military aircraft from different generations. There were military aircraft displays, and opportunities for visitors to get up close to the aircraft and crews.

Tampa, FL · 1d

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Hillsborough County Clerk Boldly Engages Employees To Reshape Work Lives

Clerk Victor Crist Makes Rare Move to Modernize Agency’s HR Management HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. —...

Hillsborough County, FL · 1d

Mysuncoast.com

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Peace River, Horse Creek in flood stage; major flooding forecast at Arcadia

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Heavy rain has pushed the Peace River and Horse Creek into flood stage, with major flooding forecast along the Peace River at Arcadia, according to National Weather Service alerts. The weather service has extended a flood warning for the Peace River at Zolfo Springs in Hardee...

Hardee County, FL · 1d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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On Rays stadium deal, Hillsborough Commissioner says that if Amendment 3 ‘changes the financial projection in a meaningful way, we should take another look’

Florida voters approved the property tax-cutting Amendment 3 on Nov. 3, which could bring the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars for Hillsborough County. One commissioner said that if 'financial projection in a meaningful way, we should take another look’ at the deal to spend nearly $800 million in taxpayers funds to support the construction around a new Tampa stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. The post On Rays stadium deal, Hillsborough Commissioner says that if Amendment 3 ‘changes the financial projection in a meaningful way, we should take another look’ appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Hillsborough County, FL · 12h

Tampa Bay Times

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3 things to know from Hillsborough’s election results

Hillsborough’s County Commission is flipping back to a Democratic majority following Tuesday’s election. Democrats Neil Manimala and Aileen Rodriguez took over two countywide seats held by Republicans in the fourth most-populated county in Florida. Two Democratic incumbents, meanwhile, both won reelection Tuesday: Harry Cohen and Gwen Myers.

Hillsborough County, FL · 1d

plantcityobserver.com

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Five generations of roots, one big vision for Plant City’s downtown

For Shannon Keil, downtown Plant City is more than a collection of historic buildings, storefronts and familiar streets. It’s part of her family’s story, one that stretches back five generations. Now, Keil has a chance to help shape what comes next. The new executive director of Historic Plant...

Plant City, FL · 1d