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A roundup of stories from around the state.

At the request of St. Petersburg Sen. Jeff Brandes, the insurer will look for ways to shrink.

Titan Goodson stands accused in the 2017 heroin overdose death of Plant High senior Katie Golden. In an unusual trial, a jury will decide if he is responsible.

Some schools are closing for the holidays this week; others won’t be done for a few days. Then it’s lights out until early January.

The online retailer branches out beyond the Whole Foods’ organic products it already offers.

The collision of two pickup trucks left traffic snarled for hours. Motorists should find another way into Pinellas County.

Ferg’s will sponsor the benefit concert for the family of Mohammad “Mo” Haitham

But in Tampa, the chief executive officer of the nonprofit, government-supported economic development group is giving no sign of backing off the new name.

According to AAA, the Auto Club Group, more Americans are traveling this year than previous years.

The trio targeted jewelry stores, making off with as much as $18 million, authorities say. They were finally arrested in Chicago.