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DNA Profile Could Help Identify Central Florida Human Remains Found in 2006

A DNA profile could help identify Central Florida human remains that were found in 2006.
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Hillsborough River Goes Green Ahead of River O’ Green

The Hillsborough River went green ahead of next weekend’s Tampa’s Downtown River O’ Green event.
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Tampa Police Release 2023 Annual Report

Tampa Police release annual report, which highlights efforts in crime reduction, community engagement, quality assurance, and wellness.
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Pair Arrested in Robbery Plot Targeting Central Florida Senior Citizen

A pair lured a senior citizen to a violent robbery on the premise of a romantic date that ended in an attack.
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U.S. Sues Tampa & Orlando For-Profit Schools for False Post-9/11 GI Bill Claims

The United States filed civil lawsuit against Tampa and Orlando for-profit schools involving false claims to the VA for Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition payments.
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Gang Member with Extensive Criminal History Arrested after Lakeland Crash

A 20-year-old Central Florida gang member with an extensive criminal history was arrested following a Lakeland crash investigation.
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3 Students, 2 Non-Students & 1 Employee Arrested after School Altercation

Following a school altercation in Central Florida, three students, two non-students and one employee were arrested by Tampa Police.
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Governor DeSantis Appoints Two Judges to Osceola County Court

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced two judicial appointments to the Osceola County Court.
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Tampa General Hospital Ranks Fourth in Nation for Transplants by Volume

Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is now among the top five hospitals in the nation for transplants by volume.
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Felony Not on Menu: Motorcyclist Arrested at Wendy’s after Failing to Elude Troopers

A Central Florida motorcyclist and his passenger were arrested at a Wendy's after failing to elude Florida Highway Patrol troopers.
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244,000-Square-Foot Facility with 18 Additional Acres Acquired in Plant City

A 243,650 square foot facility with an additional 18 acres of land from Gordon Food Service was acquired in Plant City, Florida.
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Grand Jury Says Change Vehicle Block Policies after Fatal Deputy-Involved Shooting

A grand jury recommended the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office change vehicle block policies after a fatal deputy-involved shooting outside a Target.
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Follow-Up Leads to New Charges for Central Florida Sexual Predator

A Central Florida registered sexual predator is back behind bars on new charges after follow-up investigation.
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TPA Expanding Airsides A & E to Modernize Security Checkpoints

Tampa International Airport is expanding Airsides A and E to modernize security checkpoints.
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City of Tampa, Developer Break Ground on Affordable Housing Development

City of Tampa and developer break ground on a new affordable housing development.
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Water Restrictions Extended for Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas

As the Tampa Bay region continues to experience drier-than-normal weather conditions, the once-a-week watering restrictions have been extended.
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Man Convicted for Handcuffing, Robbing Couple in Central Florida Home Invasion

An Osceola County man was convicted for handcuffing and robbing a couple in a Central Florida home invasion.
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Central Florida Mother Indicted on Capital Murder in Death of Teen Son

A Central Florida mother has been indicted on capital murder in the death of her teenage son.
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Tampa Man Indicted for Gas Station Robbery

Tampa man indicted for a gas station robbery where he arrived on a bicycle, entered the business, pointed a gun at the clerk, and demanded money.
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Central Florida Detectives Solve Decades Old Cold Case

Central Florida detectives solved a decades old cold case dating back to 1985 surrounding the identity of an unidentified deceased male.
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Man Arrested for Recording Juveniles at Central Florida Library

A 27-year-old man was arrested and charged for unlawfully recording juvenile victims in a women's restroom at a Central Florida library.
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5-Year-Old Florida Girl with Autism Found after Wandering into Woods

A 5-year-old Central Florida girl with autism was found safe by law enforcement after wandering into woods.
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Tampa Woman Smuggled Over $100,000 into U.S. from Cuba

A Tampa woman has been charged with smuggling over $100,000 into the United States from Cuba.
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Arrest Made Following Shooting Outside Central Florida High School

A 24-year-old man was arrested following a shooting outside of Central Florida high school and faces attempted murder charges.
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Remains of 16-Year-Old Ormond Beach Girl in 2004 Disappearance Discovered

Human remains of a 16-year-old Ormond Beach girl missing almost 20 years discovered during the excavation of a suspected burial site in Central Florida.
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Central Florida Man Arrested in Traffic Homicide

Central Florida man arrested in a traffic homicide after he hit several vehicles before his car and another vehicle collided and flipped multiple times.
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Police Make Arrest in Road Rage Shooting in Tampa

A 19-year-old Central Florida man has been arrested after a road rage altercation turned into a shooting in the streets of Tampa.
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Central Florida Man Arrested after Abusing Eight-Month-Old Baby

A 33-year-old Central Florida man has been arrested after abusing an eight-month-old baby.
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Central Florida Mother Arrested for Child Abuse

A Central Florida mother has been arrested for child abuse after a law enforcement investigation.
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Tampa Police Seize Guns, Drugs, and Gambling Equipment during Search Warrant

Tampa police seized guns, drugs and gambling equipment during a recent Central Florida search.
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