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Scott Ryan Bartolotti, 38, was killed in a road rage incident Tuesday night at U.S. 41 and State Road 54, the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office said. [Facebook]

Land O' Lakes man shot in road-rage incident had advised friend to always stay calm

Scott Bartolotti, 38, was shot and killed Tuesday night over some kind of disagreement with another motorist, deputies said. No arrests were immediately made.

Charisse Stinson, 21, faces a charge of first-degree murder in the death of her 2-year-old son, Jordan Belliveau, according to Largo police. Belliveau was found dead by police in a wooded area in September. This photo of Stinson is from a 2017 arrest. [Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office / Largo Police Department]

Foster care failures identified in state report on the death of 2-year-old Largo boy

The Florida Department of Children and Families orders review of Pinellas foster care after the death of Jordan Belliveau; Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says those responsible will be held accountable.

Bucs general manager Jason Licht, left, and head coach Bruce Arians, right. [Photo from video/YouTube]

Bucs take viewers behind the scenes of the Bruce Arians hire

"Coach came in, and his confidence was just screaming out of him," general manager Jason Licht says.

photos credited to Edward Stapor1) aerial view of inlet leading to back of former Silas Dent?s restaurant (building painted yellow) showing 4-story condo on the north side and homes along 55th Avenue finger on the south side.

Neighbors worry about noise from new Caddy’s restaurant on Intracoastal

The former Silas Dent’s Steakhouse is next door to several condo buildings

TAILYR IRVINE | Times
Member of the Florida Orchestra rehearse for the Florida Orchestra performance at the Straz Center in November. The orchestra is offering free tickets to furloughed workers to its three Schubert concerts this weekend.

Here’s where furloughed workers can get freebies and help in Tampa Bay

As the government shutdown continues, the Florida Orchestra, Ruth Eckerd Hall, local restaurants and organizations step up to help those without pay.

How Bake’n Babes owner Julie Curry went from novice cook to sweet success

Bake’n Babes is the bakery in Tampa’s first food hall, the Hall on Franklin.

Yes, Tampa mayoral candidate David Straz is very, very rich.

The retired banker and philanthropist has a net worth of $426 million. He qualified for the Tampa mayor's race on Wednesday.

You like red meat? Pasco's retail hub to bring more dining options for steak lovers

Saltgrass Steak House has filed plans to build its first Tampa Bay area location within the Cypress Creek Town Center

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Florida ranks as the most dangerous state for senior citizens

Violence and fraud are a few reasons why.

MICHELL STARK | TimesBowl of food. For 01/16/19 column

From the food editor: From seafood to Instant Pot, here are some things I want to try in the new year

I want to make time to try new cooking techniques and dishes I have been afraid to embrace. Here are three specific things I want to try in 2019.

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Smith: Alexander Hamilton is smiling on Ron DeSantis

Shrine Game will have a USF presence after all

Bucs take viewers behind the scenes of the Bruce Arians hire

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Shelby Svensen is being held in Ohio on three counts of first-degree murder and is awaiting extradition back to Florida. The 25-year-old is accused of killing three members of the Ivancic family in Tarpon Springs last month, police said. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office says he also killed a fourth member of the Ivancic family, his wife, last year. [Cuyahoga County Jail]

The ‘black sheep’: Friends recall a troubled past for Tarpon Springs murder suspect

Those who knew Shelby Svensen from his Ohio days remember him as an “oddball” and a “loner” who sponged off others and could turn violent. Authorities say he’s confessed …

Steve Jordan, 10, at left, RJ Cywinski, 11, Jessica Debiana Aguilar, 9, Deashia Tubbs, 9, and Izabella Vazquez, 10, talked about their experiences during Hurricane Michael at Parker Elementary School in Panama City. [MONICA HERNDON | Times]

Kids share Hurricane Michael stories: ‘We were crawling through the trees and jumping’

Fourth- and fifth-graders at Parker Elementary in Panama City sit down to talk about one of the strongest hurricanes on record.

Bella Rincon, 28, and her business partner Steven Gonazalez, 27, both co-owners of Southie Coffee, Clearwater, pose in their business. They could lose their business. Rincon, of Venezuela, and Gonzalez, of Argentina, were brought to the United States as children with their families for better lives. They each obtained Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals during college and are now two of the 700,000 immigrants in the US who fear they could be deported at any time. President Donald Trump has threatened to end the program, leaving the futures of these immigrants in jeopardy.
SCOTT KEELER | Times

Despite DACA's unknowns, two Dreamers bring Southie Coffee to Clearwater

Bella Rincon and Steven Gonzalez, both 28 and brought to the United States as children, said the drive for the American Dream pushed them to open a business despite DACA limbo.

Former law enforcement officer Scott Bowlin, 47, prepares to enter a classroom during active shooter drills put on by the Pasco County Sheriff as training for the Guardian program. Some districts have had trouble getting the program off the ground. (Luis Santana | Times)

These school districts tried to arm coaches. It�s harder than it sounds.

More than a third of the school systems had problems getting the controversial program off the ground.

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An Outlaws motorcycle club leader�s assassination adds to Tampa Bay�s bloody biker gang history

Murder, extortion, and throwing members off balconies are just some of the activities from the gang�s history.

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Hall of Fame quarterback and extra-point endorser Troy Aikman has been a Fox NFL analyst since 2001. [Associated Press]

NFL playoffs AfterMath: Football announcers gone wild

Lightning right wing Mathieu Joseph (7) and Columbus center Alexander Wennberg (10) continue to grab each other despite the smiles during Tampa Bay's 4-0 victory Tuesday at Amalie Arena in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Times

The Lightning is a runaway success. Now comes the hard part.

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Just when the race to replace Bob Buckhorn is getting interesting, a Greco jumps in

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Millennials want to be homeowners. It’s more a matter of finances than desire.

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Review: In a town overrun by tacos, Amigos Tortilla Bar needs to up its game

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Honor Quince’s legacy by maintaining diversity on Florida Supreme Court

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Trump gave Big Macs to Clemson, but do college athletes actually eat that stuff?

President Donald Trump talks to the media about the table full of fast food in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, for the reception for the Clemson Tigers. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

How much more you'll be paying for Netflix after its price hike

Netflix is raising its prices in the U.S. by 13 percent to 18 percent, depending on the plan. [Associated Press]

You’re now more likely to die from an opioid overdose than a car crash

A Tampa Fire Rescue firefighter holds up a box of Naloxone, a drug that temporarily blocks the effects of opioid overdoses. Emergency responders have used the drug for years, but as of July 1 the drug can be purchased in Florida pharmacies without an individual prescription. [Times files]

Canada air traffic controllers buy pizza for U.S. colleagues

Canadian air traffic controllers have bought hundreds of pizzas for their American counterparts over the past few days in what has become an industry-wide show of support during the U.S. government's partial shutdown. [SCOTT KEELER | Times files (2017)]

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Lincoln's Shot: Read Lane DeGregory's entire 8-part series now

A Tampa boy was born unable to breathe or swallow. But across the country, researchers were fixing floppy dogs with the same condition. Could his parents keep him alive long enough for a cure?

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Heartbroken: Despite warnings, All Children’s kept operating. Babies died.

Johns Hopkins promised to elevate the hospital’s Heart Institute. Then patients started to die at an alarming rate.

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CareerSource: Read the entire investigation

They took credit for finding jobs for thousands of people who never sought help.

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Blood and Truth: Could DNA prove him innocent? Florida doesn’t want to know.

In 1976, a jury convicted Tommy Zeigler of four murders. He has been trying to convince the state of Florida to allow for full DNA testing, but it has refused. Again and again.

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The campaign is over. The candidate might be dead. But the spending never stops.

In their political afterlife, former politicians and their staffers are hoarding unspent campaign donations for years and using them to finance their lifestyles, advance new careers and pay family…

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Researchers at the University of Washington with two of their test subjects.

Lane DeGregory podcast: Episode 57 - The science

FILE - This Oct. 15, 2018 file photo shows a sign for a Sears Outlet department store is displayed in Norristown, Pa. Multiple media outlets reported early Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, that billionaire Eddie Lampert has won a bankruptcy auction after strengthening his bid in several days of negotiations with creditors. Lampert, Sears’ chairman and largest shareholder, upped his offer to more than $5 billion and added a $120 million cash deposit through an affiliate of his ESL hedge fund. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Sears staves off liquidation, stores to remain open

Mechanical gorilla Bernie Apestein made the move with state Vacuum of Tampa to a spot five blocks down Kennedy Boulevard. The store mascot and South Tampa landmark has been waving hello for 40 years. [BRONTE WITTPENN | Times]

Bernie Apestein and State Vacuum wave hello to a new location. Like the last 73 years, it’s still on Kennedy

Alan Clendenin has filed to run in the non-partisan District 1 Tampa City Council race. [Photo courtesy of Alan Clendenin]

William March: Clendenin could shake up City Council race; Kemp and Smith endorse Turanchik; Narain won’t run for mayor

A lawsuit, filed by Hillsborough County Commissioner Stacy White, asks a judge to determine whether the charter amendment voters approved in November violates state law. [CHRIS URSO | Times]

Joe Henderson: Hillsborough voters know exactly what they approved to remake county’s transportation systems

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Pasco deputies investigate death of man found in driveway

The Tampa Police Department investigates a crime scene that involved a drive-by shooting on East Lake Avenue and North 22nd Street in 2017. Citing a new Florida constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law, the department is now withholding the names of crime victims and other information. [OCTAVIO JONES | Times]

Law enforcement agencies withhold victim information as confusion swirls around new Marsy's Law

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport set a record in 2018 with more than 2.2 million passengers. (Photo courtesy St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport)

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport sets fourth consecutive record with 2.2 million passengers in 2018

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown run by running back Sony Michel during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

What’s happening in sports: NFL title games, Lightning at home and skateboard showdown

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News at noon: Jordan Belliveau's death prompts review of foster care system; Rick Scott wants Coast Guard members paid during government shutdown; and more

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Former USF TE Kano Dillon, who played at Oregon last season, will compete for the West in Saturday's game.

Shrine Game will have a USF presence after all

Marc Topkin [DIRK SHADD | Times]

Tampa Bay Times� Marc Topkin named Florida Sportswriter of the Year

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) and Coach Bruce Arians, then with Arizona, greet each other before a game in 2015. Now the two may be at odds over a comment Arians made on a podcast. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

New Bucs coach Bruce Arians� comments on Antonio Brown prompts Twitter rebuttal from Steelers receiver

Bucs tight end Alan Cross, shown in practice last month, helped his chances to make the roster with a touchdown grab in Thursday's preseason win at Miami.[CHRIS URSO | Times]

Bucs tight end Alan Cross retires from playing to pursue coaching

Ohio State quarterback Tate Martell plays against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

College quarterback transfers rippling from Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields

New USF offensive coordinator Kerwin Bell, a former Florida Gator, speaks with media about his new position and plans for the season during a news conference at the Selmon Center on campus. (BRONTE WITTPENN | Times)

Kerwin Bell assumes �total control� of USF offense

MONICA HERNDON | TimesFlorida State Seminoles tight end Tre' McKitty (6) gets stopped by Miami Hurricanes defensive back Jaquan Johnson (4) and defensive lineman Joe Jackson (99) after a first down during the first quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Miami, Fla. At the half, Miami was down 20 to 7.

2019 Florida State football schedule released

MONICA HERNDON | TimesThe Miami Hurricanes mascot posed during the game at Hard Rock Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Miami, Fla. Miami Hurricanes beat the Florida State Seminoles 28 to 27.

2019 Miami Hurricanes football schedule released

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Tricia Whitaker named new Rays TV reporter

Mitchell senior Ashley Grisley has helped the Mustangs move through the season unbeaten. (SCOTT PURKS | Special to the Times)

Plenty of unfinished business for Mitchell soccer

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cedric Paquette (13) is unable to reach a pass as Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) slides over to defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Consistency isn�t quite on target for the Lightning

Former Devil Ray Fred McGriff, right, shakes hands with ex-teammate Tino Martinez, left, after throwing the ceremonial first pitch during the game against the Seattle Mariners on June 9, 2018, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. McGriff's hopes of reaching the Baseball Hall of Fame have taken an interesting twist. MONICA HERNDON | Times

Why Fred McGriff�s Hall of Fame hopes are looking up

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Roger Daltrey, left, and Pete Townshend, the only two remaining members of The Who perform ed April 15, 2015 in Tampa. (Chris Urso | Times)

Ticket window: The Who, Steve Miller Band, Jackson Browne

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Trevor Noah will perform at the Yuengling Center in Tampa on Jan. 20, 2019. Photo: Brad Barket

What’s on stage this week: ‘Spamalot,’ Trevor Noah and ‘Hundred Days’

Disney Springs
The idea of Jaleo, the Spanish word for ?revelry,? informs what will be a large, family-style gathering space. Think tapas, sangria and foosball tables, then elegant central seating for paellas and grilled meats from an open kitchen with a wood fire grill, and near the front corner a quick-serve section for street-food-inspired sandwiches and salads. Andr?s?s first Jaleo debuted in Washington, D.C. in 1993. This will be his first restaurant in Central Florida.
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What’s happening in food: Jose Andres gets ready to open in Disney Springs, Corks & Forks gears up in Sarasota, amateur Spam-Off

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Elaborate wagons like this are a common sight during the Gasparilla Children’s Parade. It returns to Bayshore Boulevard Jan. 19.

Top things to do this weekend in Tampa Bay: Gasparilla for kids, illusionists

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Marsha Kemp’s photograph Adriana Sparkle is part of the “Roles of Engagement” exhibition at the Morean Arts Center.

Art events: Race, violence, gender and identity are explored in three exhibitions

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An old Florida postcard from Sunshine Postcard Club.

Where to shop this weekend: Gems, postcards, antiques and indie markets

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Nile Rodgers and Chic will perform at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg on Jan. 18, 2019. Photo: Jill Furmanovsky.

Weekend music picks: Nile Rodgers and Chic, Noname, Raffi and more

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Samuel L. Jackson as Elijah Price/Mr. Glass, James McAvoy as Kevin Wendell Crumb/The Horde, Bruce Willis as David Dunn/The Overseer, and Sarah Paulson as Dr. Ellie Staple in “Glass,” written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan.

What’s in theaters this week: ‘Glass,’ ‘Roma,’ ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’

The avant garde dance company Pilobolus presents Shadowland: The New Adventure at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Jan 17. Employing animation, video and live shadow theater, the show dips its toe into the genres of science fiction, film noir and romantic comedy to tell a love story about two people and their quest to save a magical bird.
Photo courtesy Pilobolus

Top things to do in Tampa Bay for Thursday, Jan. 17

DIRK SHADD | Times
Centerpiece, 1970, is part of the “Jewels of the Imagination” and “Drawn to Beauty” exhibitions about jewelry designer Jean Schlumberger at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg.

The jewelry designs of Schlumberger dazzle at the Museum of Fine Arts

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