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Tampa-area nurse sentenced for stealing drugs from hospital

TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - A registered nurse was sentenced to two years in federal prison for stealing drugs from a Tampa-area hospital, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Thursday. Lauren Hornbuckle, 37, of Seminole, had pleaded guilty last August to tampering with a consumer product. According to court documents, Hornbuckle.
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Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds for Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida

TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service Tampa Bay forecasts hot conditions with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developing today, Thursday, June 11, 2026, across west central and southwest Florida. Highest coverage of storms will focus across the interior regions this afternoon and evening. Be
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Florida AG says kids participating in ‘teen takeover’ events could legally be run...

Mobs of teens rioting to “takeover” Florida cities can legally be run over and also charged with racketeering, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Thursday. “You do not have the First Amendment right to stand in the middle of the street, obstruct traffic, and threaten violence,” Uthmeier said during Largo
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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office named in lawsuit after department used AI to make false...

A Fort Myers man and the ACLU of Florida are suing Jacksonville Beach for relying too heavily on an artificial intelligence program that fingered him as a suspect in a now-dropped 2023 child luring investigation. The ACLU said in a 66-page federal lawsuit that Robert Dillon had been arrested “for a crime he never commi
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After nearly two years, Old Northeast Tavern set to reopen in St. Pete

When the Old Northeast Tavern closed for renovations, its loyal customer base assumed its doors would reopen shortly. Nearly two years have passed, and the tavern and its adjacent pizzeria have remained closed—but not for much longer. The Old Northeast Tavern, which has been a local staple for nearly...
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Quick-Acting Florida Trooper Pulls Largo Teen From Edge of St. Petersburg Interstate Overpass

FHP Trooper Saves Suicidal Juvenile PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida Highway Patrol trooper pulled...
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10 Florida Suburb Steakhouses That Locals Are Choosing Over Tourist Hotspots

From Winter Park to Coral Gables, Florida’s suburban steakhouse prove that the best steak dinners often happen far from the theme-park buzz. Each steakhouse on this list brings its own personality, shaped by confident menus, careful sourcing, and a genuine sense of hospitality. Whether you’re after a celebratory dinner
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Tampa Murder Trial Put on Ice After Jurors Say They Were Cornered in Elevator

Yesterday, a Hillsborough County judge abruptly hit pause on a murder trial after jurors reported being intimidated inside a courthouse elevator. The judge told the courtroom that a man and a woman had been identified and could face contempt proceedings while the court sorts out what happened. Judge Stops Trial...
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Rays CEO Babby makes his pitch for a new stadium to Drew Park CRA...

One of the main sticking points in getting a stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays built in Tampa revolves around a little-known funding source. It's called a CRA — or community redevelopment agency — which reinvests property tax growth generated from the improvements back into the area. The Rays are counting on getting $100
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Tampa murder trial paused over allegations juror intimidation in courthouse elevator

Two people attending a Hillsborough County murder trial could face potential contempt of court charges after allegedly intimidating jurors in a courthouse elevator. Judge Lyann Goudie paused Terry Stephens' trial Wednesday to question the jury after they reported feeling uncomfortable about comments made Tuesday. The j

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