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NOAA predicts below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season with 8-14 named storms

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2-time Super Bowl champion, USF standout continues to give back to the community

Kevin Lewis

Clearwater – North Pinellas County

Gym makes big impact on families living with Neurodiversity

Robert Boyd

Pinellas County

84-year-old Clearwater man arrested after threatening tree trimmer with shotgun

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Pinellas County

Former Pinellas teacher gets 20 years in prison for child sex abuse offenses

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Forecast: Temps rise with a 30% rain chance
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'Who wants to slap him?': Teacher arrested for child abuse at Manatee County middle school, MCSO says

Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) detectives arrested a sixth-grade teacher who is accused of telling a student to slap another student.

Teacher arrested for child abuse at Manatee County middle school, MCSO says

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Sustainability makeover takes place at Young Middle Magnet School

Ally Blake

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Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips appears on 'Hello Hillsborough' podcast

Denis Phillips

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Wesley Chapel and Surrounding Area

Tampa Bay experts say real-life connections can combat rising loneliness

Annette Gutierrez

Sarasota, Manatee County

Bradenton man faces life in prison after convicted of shooting man 5 times: SAO

Brian McBride

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Forecast: Scattered storms and holiday rain chances

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