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"I pray for hope. Sometimes, it is a cry for help," explains Martí Gonzalez, whose son Patrick was 2 months old when she found him unresponsive in his crib in May 2015. "Some days, I'm OK, and some days, I'm not." [PHOTOS BY JOHN PENDYGRAFT | Times]
Did these parents accidentally suffocate their children? Or did a mysterious ailment cause them to die?
In Pinellas County, officials say Sudden Infant Death Syndrome doesn’t exist.
Earlier today• Special Reports
Man accused of sexually battering, imprisoning woman at Largo massage business
Largo police said Denus Vondell Harris Jr. attacked a woman at a massage business, where he sexually battered her and imprisoned her for nearly an hour. The photo on the left his from surveillance video at the business; the photo on the right is Harris' booking photo. [Pinellas County Jail]
The woman was able to escape after about 50 minutes. Police reviewed video surveillance they say corroborates her account.
3 hours ago• Crime
Video: St. Pete police searching for suspect in Monday morning murder
St. Petersburg police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in the Monday morning shooting death of a 24-year-old man. [St. Petersburg Police Department]
Police are hoping someone will recognize the man seen walking near the scene of the shooting.
2 hours ago• Crime
DeSantis fights Tampa company’s medical pot ‘stunt’
Tampa strip club owner Joe Redner is challenging the state on its rules governing medical pot. [OCTAVIO JONES | Times]
The Florida Department of Health is challenging a ruling that found a state law requiring medical marijuana operators to grow, process and sell cannabis and derivative products runs afoul of a...
3 hours ago• The Buzz
Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre has the all-time NFL record for most interceptions thrown in a career. He led the league in interceptions three times. He said this year's interceptions leader, Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston, has "huge upside." [MATT LUDTKE | AP]
Brett Favre knows interceptions. What’s his take on Jameis Winston?
The Pro Football Hall of Famer, and the NFL’s all-time interceptions leader, says Winston might be trying to do too much downfield. He knows from experience.
3 hours ago• Bucs
Some big time Florida Democrats are taking opposing sides in a critical congressional race
Republican Ross Spano is vulnerable, but dueling endorsements Wednesday show there will be a tough primary before anyone takes him on.
1 hour ago• The Buzz
These three St. Pete women started singing together 60 years ago. They’re still at it.
Three women in the Alumni Singers graduated together in Gibbs High School’s Class of 1957. On Sunday, they gave their annual Christmas concert.
40 minutes ago• St. Petersburg
Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa City Council set to tangle over urban blight, again
The mayor traditionally calls the shots on what goes on in the city’s eight community redevelopment areas. Will that change?
2 hours ago• Tampa
Police officers arrive at the scene following reports of gunfire, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Jersey City, N.J. AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez) [EDUARDO MUNOZ ALVAREZ | AP]
Jersey City shootout leaves officer, 2 gunmen and 3 others dead
It ended four hours and hundreds of spent bullets later, with the two suspects killed by police.
2 hours ago• Associated Press
A Honeybell orange hangs from a tree affected by citrus greening in Cee Bee's Citrus' orchard in Odessa, in 2018. [GABRIELLA ANGOTTI-JONES | Times]
Florida’s citrus industry dying on the vine
“I don’t know how many plagues were going to fight, but we’re getting very close to biblical proportions,” a top Florida citrus official told state senators.
3 hours ago• The Buzz

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Pasco school district nonbargaining employees could soon see raises
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Sarah Henderson with her son, Braden, who was committed under the Baker Act after a joking remark at school. [JOHN PENDYGRAFT | Tampa Bay Times]
Florida’s flawed Baker Act rips thousands of kids from school
A cop car comes. A child is handcuffed and taken to a mental health facility. The scene is all too frequent at public schools across the state.
Staci Plonsky holds art from her autistic son, A.J. Plonsky, depicting his memory of being taken by the school resource officer to a mental health facility under Florida's Baker Act law. The incident took place on A.J's first day of middle school. Photo taken November 17, 2019. [JOHN PENDYGRAFT | Times]
An autistic child melts down. An officer makes a decision. A family suffers the consequences.
Ann Corzo and her son Kristopher. [.]
’My hands were tied. I couldn’t do anything about it.’
Michael Jenkins spent seven days at North Tampa Behavioral Health last July. Since then, he says his three children have been afraid he’ll leave and not come home. [JOHN PENDYGRAFT | Times]
You’re trapped. This Florida hospital is cashing in.
Scientology’s international spiritual headquarters in downtown Clearwater is anchored by the Flag Building, on left. An elevated walkway connects the building to the Fort Harrison Hotel, the church’s first purchase in the city in 1975. [LUIS SANTANA | Times]
How Scientology doubled its downtown Clearwater footprint in 3 years

VIEWPOINTS

There are great programs in Hillsborough public schools to provide free or low-cost breakfast and lunch for students who qualify.
There’s no reason a child should be denied free school lunch | Editorial
Yesterday• Opinion
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly, center, and Navy Adm. Michael Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations, look on as an Air Force carry team moves a transfer case containing the remains of Navy Seaman Mohammed Sameh Haitham, of St. Petersburg on Sunday at Dover Air Force Base, Del. A Saudi gunman killed three people including Haitham in a shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) [CLIFF OWEN | AP]
Answers needed on Pensacola base shooting | Editorial
Yesterday• Opinion
Matt Baker - Colleges Reporter
Matt Baker

Colleges Reporter

USF’s Jeff Scott is starting what Kirby Smart called the hardest month of his life
Earlier today• USF Bulls
Rick Stroud - Bucs Reporter
Rick Stroud

Bucs Reporter

Bucs will be tested without receiver Mike Evans in the lineup
Yesterday• Bucs
Marc Topkin - Rays Reporter
Marc Topkin

Rays Reporter

Rays’ Stuart Sternberg: Aim is Montreal split plan for 2028
Earlier today• Rays
Thomas Bassinger - Sports Data Reporter
Thomas Bassinger

Sports Data Reporter

Bucs-Colts AfterMath: How sustainable is the Jameis Winston Experience?
Yesterday• Bucs

NEWS

Disney security guard shows up naked to Polk County prostitution sting, deputies say
Rodney Davis, 56, shown in video released from the Polk County Sheriff's Office of Operation Santa's Naughty List. Davis, a Disney World security guard, is accused of soliciting prostitution.
These three St. Pete women started singing together 60 years ago. They’re still at it.
The Alumni Singers of St. Petersburg includes three women from Gibbs High School class of 1957. Pictured left to right are those classmates: Carolyn Hobbs, Betty Hayward, and Helen Shaw. The friends are pictured at the "Jesus is King" Christmas concert at Lakewood United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019.
Pasco school district nonbargaining employees could soon see raises
New Port Richey park getting too much love
Man threatened mass shooting at Eckerd College after student broke up with him, police say
Anti-hate group gives top award to Clearwater police major
Too many boats, too many people have damaged Weeki Wachee River, study confirms
No four-day school week for Hernando
Video: St. Pete police searching for suspect in Monday morning murder
Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa City Council set to tangle over urban blight, again
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A little more than a month into the season, Nature Coast Tech sophomore Kennedy Weissman leads the state in scoring with 41 goals and 92 points, almost double the totals of the next closest player.
Nature Coast’s Kennedy Weissman leaves state in her wake
Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre has the all-time NFL record for most interceptions thrown in a career. He led the league in interceptions three times. He said this year's interceptions leader, Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston, has "huge upside."
Brett Favre knows interceptions. What’s his take on Jameis Winston?
Largo's Julia Violante (6), center, gets a hug from teammate Sarai Faulkner (17), right, while joining Asti Luff (23), left, and McKenzie Emery (14) at midfield moments after scoring her second goal of the night (2-0) against St. Petersburg on Monday.
A year of grief and goals for Largo soccer’s Julia Violante
Tampa Bay Rays Principal Owner Stuart Sternberg, right, with U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, during a Rays playoff game against the Houston Astros in October.
Stuart Sternberg: Rays are willing to spend more in right situation
The XFL isn't a developmental league, but it is a "league of opportunity," commissioner Oliver Luck said Tuesday. "Bust your butt, play hard, have a chance to get great game tape and you’ll get a shot in the NFL."
XFL Q&A: Oliver Luck on lessons learned, Colin Kaepernick and sports betting
In this Jan. 5 file photo, Clemson Tigers co-offensive coordinator Jeff Scott speaks with media during media day at the SAP Center prior to the College Football Playoff national championship game vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
USF’s Jeff Scott is starting what Kirby Smart called the hardest month of his life
Proposal in the House prioritizes safety of student-athletes
East Lake continues recent boys basketball mastery of St. Petersburg
Strong first half paces Springstead vs. county rival Nature Coast
Rays’ Stuart Sternberg: Aim is Montreal split plan for 2028
Lightning play clean, defensive game to beat the Panthers
Bucs’ Jameis Winston gives back with holiday party at Raymond James Stadium
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Hot and cold punches to make for your next holiday gathering
Raspberry Gin Punch
Busch Gardens put a Christmas tree on a roller coaster and it’s delightful
Busch Gardens released this rendering of a new hybrid wooden and steel coaster coming to the Tampa theme park in 2020. Construction has already begun on the coaster that will become North America's tallest hybrid, and also the fastest and steepest hybrid coaster in the world.
Ronald Isley talks Kendrick, McCartney and ‘Shout’ before St. Pete show
This weekend’s top holiday markets from Tampa to Tarpon Springs
Top things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend: Dec. 13-15
Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan to discuss her memoir in Sarasota
Rely on roasted veggie frittatas for easy meals during the holidays
A guide to Tampa Bay food and drink events this weekend
Tempus Projects marks a milestone in Seminole Heights this weekend
5 things to do under $5 in Tampa Bay this weekend: Dec. 13-15
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