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Ricky Shiffer, 42, has lived at multiple Tampa Bay-area addresses and was registered to vote in Hillsborough County as recently as 2021.
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The winner will face Democrat Dawn Douglas in November to replace Nick DiCeglie.
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The 6-year-old chihuahua named Goofuss was found and returned to the woman after he ran into the woods after a car crash.
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The victim was beaten so severely that she had to crawl to the phone and dial 911 by feel.
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