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Hillsborough County Man Won $1 Million Prize Playing Scratch-Off

The Florida Lottery recently announced that David Hendry, of Tampa, claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X The Cash scratch-off game. The Hillsborough County winner chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000. The Central Florida man purchased his winning ticket from Publix, located...
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St. Petersburg Man Accused of Letting Pets Be ‘Eaten Alive’ by Fleas in Home...

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A St. Petersburg man is behind bars, accused of a horrifying case of animal cruelty where three of his pets died from what he allegedly called “an infestation of fleas that ate him alive,” and were then left to decompose inside his home for weeks.
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Family Of 3 Struck By Lightning On Pinellas County Beach; Teen Hospitalized In Tampa

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A family of three enjoying a day on St. Pete Beach was struck by lightning on Friday, July 4, 2025, sending a 17-year-old girl to Tampa General Hospital. The incident occurred around 12:19 p.m. as the family sought shelter under an umbrella during a thunderstorm.
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Bomb threat forces Allegiant Air flight to return to St. Pete

A plane was forced to turn around Sunday after receiving a bomb threat from a disgruntled passenger.
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Local Spark Catches Fire – Fiona Joy

Fiona Joy, St. Petersburg up-and-coming Singer-songwriter, Performs and shares insights about her young life. Louise Coogian Guests hosts. Live Music Showcase is live on WMNF every Friday at 2pm (after the news headlines). Join host Ken Apperson and crew as we feature local and national bands from all walks of life....
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Breakdancing crew offers locals a chance to showcase their style

ST PETERSBURG - Breakdancing as an activity began in New York City in the 1970’s as hip-hop culture was growing. The moves and actions took on a style of one dancer versus another in a competition of floorwork, freezes and power moves. Big picture view:. 50 years later, breakdancing...
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1 seriously injured in huge, 20-car salvage yard fire: HCFR

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue said multiple crews responded to a massive fire in a salvage yard on Saturday.
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WATCH: Towering waterspout spotted on sunny day

The weather in Tampa Bay has been whiplashing between sunny and stormy all holiday weekend, and Sunday in Sarasota was no different.
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The Tater Tots At This Mom And Pop Burger Joint In Florida Are So...

There’s a small corner of St. Petersburg that smells perpetually of perfectly grilled beef and golden-fried potatoes. El Cap isn’t trying to be trendy, and that’s exactly what makes it extraordinary. In the land of fancy food halls and Instagram-worthy culinary creations, this unpretentious spot on 4th...
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Man found face down in water, last seen cleaning jet ski: SPPD

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - A man was found face down in the water at 9461 Sun Isle Dr. NE after St. Pete police say that neighbors last saw the man cleaning his jet ski. At this point, investigators say they do not suspect foul play, but an investigation is underway.

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