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Man Gouged Alligator’s Eyes, Saves Woman’s Life During Attack

New details about a terrifying alligator attack on a group of kayakers in Florida suggest that a man’s brave attempt to stop the gator likely saved a woman’s life (and his own). The man reportedly gouged the alligator’s eyes out to get it to leave him and his group alone.
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Beloved Burger Chain Returns to Tampa Bay After Long Absence

After closing several stores 15 years ago, this 24-hour burger chain is giving the Tampa Bay area another go.
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Haines City commissioner encourages more Hispanics to get involved in local government

HAINES CITY, Fla. — One Haines City Commissioner is being recognized with one of Mexico’s highest honors, the Mexicano Distinguido award, which is presented by the government of Mexico to a Mexican national living abroad. Commissioner Omar Arroyo was this year’s recipient. From a very young age,...
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Golden Ridge Grove shares impact of innovative approach to growing citrus

ALTURAS, Fla. — While the citrus industry has faced challenges over the last decade, the USDA reports production from the past two years is up by 12%. Golden Ridge Groves in Alturas is hoping to continue to be part of that growth as they find new methods to help combat greening in the citrus industry.
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“This Is Fun!”: Lakeland Woman’s Wild Ride Ends In Grandparent’s Damaged Cadillac, Jail

LAKELAND, Fla. – A Lakeland woman is facing a slew of charges after allegedly attacking an acquaintance, ramming her vehicle through a fence, and then leading deputies on a brief chase that ended with her resisting arrest. Samantha Coulter, 37, of Lakeland, was arrested late last night following a...
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Trio of women sought in bold pickpocketing theft at Riverview shopping plaza

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is looking for three women involved in a pickpocketing theft at a Riverview shopping plaza.
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Tampa Bay brides scramble to find wedding venue after Crystal Ballrooms close

Several brides-to-be viewers reached out to ABC Action News as they're scrambling to find alternate wedding venues, while trying to get their money back.
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Lakeland Woman Arrested After Bicycle, Foot Chase With Polk County Deputy

LAKELAND, Fla. – A 34-year-old Lakeland woman, Talisha Cody, was apprehended Tuesday night after attempting to evade a Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was trying to serve an active warrant. Cody was wanted on a Polk County warrant for Failure to Appear for Battery on a Person...
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Hillsborough County Teacher Pleads Guilty To Smuggling Guns For Transnational Gang

TAMPA, Fla. – A Hillsborough County high school teacher is facing serious prison time after admitting to her role in a scheme to smuggle firearms to a transnational criminal organization based in Trinidad. Shannon Lee Samlalsingh, 46, of Tampa, pleaded guilty on June 20, 2025, to conspiracy to making...
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Amtrak: Water Tower in Monochrome

Winter Haven, Florida by Amtrak. Traveling from Miami, Florida to Savannah, Georgia. Photos taken with my iPhone 15 Pro Max. #caughtmyeye #b&w #blackandwhite #monochrome #blackandwhitephotography #clouds #watetower #monochromephotography #wordpress #lightroom ##robertsnapspot #Amtrak #Traintraveling #openroad...

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