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        Pinellas County

        Drivers desperate for traffic relief as I-275 Extension Project is underway

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        Police: No victims still unaccounted for after shooting, fire at Michigan church

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        Polk County

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        Sarasota, Manatee County

        BPD investigates after woman found with injuries inconsistent with crash

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        1 dead in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto progress

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        Tampa Bay's Morning Blend

        Hurricane Chaser Josh Morgerman Talks Storm Season and 20 Years Since Katrina

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        Pinellas County

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        Pinellas County

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        Hillsborough County

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        New York City Mayor Eric Adams ends his reelection campaign

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        4 dead, multiple injured after gunman opens fire and sets Michigan church ablaze

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        US braces for storm expected to hit the East Coast as Hurricane Imelda

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        Bradenton woman killed after losing control of vehicle: FHP

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        LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson dies at age 101

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        Forecast: Highs in the low to mid 90s this afternoon

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      • St. Pete Man completes 94-day journey around the Great Loop to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House

        Pinellas County

        St. Pete Man completes 94-day journey around the Great Loop to raise funds

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        Pinellas County

        Clearwater woman dies after falling under bus, city officials said

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        Forecast: Hotter Sunday temps with lower rain chances

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        Hillsborough County

        Glazer Children’s Museum celebrates 15th birthday with party and ticket deals

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        Pinellas County

        President Barack Obama Main Library reopens in St. Pete after $16.8M renovation

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        Pinellas County

        11-year-old boy seriously injured in crash at Florida Avenue and County Road 1

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        Polk County

        Lakeland motorcyclist dies after crash on South Florida Avenue in Polk County

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        Hillsborough County

        Tampa church hosts health expo to bring more healthcare access to community

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        Hillsborough County

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        Pasco County

        Husdon man jailed after killing pet peacocks over dispute with neighbor: PCSO

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        Hillsborough County

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        Citrus, Hernando County

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        Chad Mills
        As open carry beings, St. Pete Chamber offers stickers to businesses wishing to prohibit guns

        Pinellas County

        St. Pete Chamber offers stickers to businesses wishing to prohibit guns

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        National Politics

        FBI fires agents photographed kneeling during 2020 racial justice protest

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Free speech advocates rally behind journalist detained by ICE

        Kadia Tubman
        Haines City youth football team loses thousands of dollars after never receiving uniforms

        Polk County

        Haines City youth football team never got uniforms, loses thousands of dollars

        Rebecca Petit
        Lakeland loses long-standing FHSAA basketball championship as event moves to Jacksonville

        Polk County

        Lakeland loses long-standing FHSAA basketball championship

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        FTC targets companies over deceptive conduct against consumers

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        Forecast: 50/50 weekend ahead

        Ally Blake
        St. Petersburg reflects on one year of recovery since Hurricane Helene

        Pinellas County

        St. Petersburg residents reflect on one year of recovery since Hurricane Helene

        Casey Albritton
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