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One twister blew through St. Pete’s Bartlett Park area; another cut a path through a Hillsborough golf course.
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The cameras are legal under a new state law, allowing fines up to $100 for drivers more than 10 mph over the limit.
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Whether Andrew Warren runs for reelection in November could depend on the outcome of his case, his lawyers say.
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Beachgoers are warned not to swim at Ben T. Davis Beach, Cypress Point, Davis Island and Picnic Island.
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An internal investigation found John Holmstrom misused his authority and violated other police department policies.
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Three candidates share similar platforms and Republican support as they push for a 5-2 board majority.
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James Villacorteza, a teacher at James Elementary school, was one of 123 arrested in the three-month operation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
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Commissioner Ron Oakley pushes for more staff review of plan.
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