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Kevin Greer, pictured with his 1-year-old son, Kylo, launched Kids with Boards to provide refurbished surfboards to families that couldn't afford their own and spread a lot of the gulf.
Kevin Greer, pictured with his 1-year-old son, Kylo, launched Kids with Boards to provide refurbished surfboards to families that couldn't afford their own and spread a lot of the gulf. (Photo by Red Clover Photography)

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Paramedic Accused Of Stealing Moderna Vaccines: Sheriff

A 31-year-old Polk County Fire Rescue paramedic was arrested Monday for stealing three doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, Polk County Sheriff's Office said. The doses were supposed to be administered to other PCFR first responders, authorities said.

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Kids With Boards Spreads A Love Of Surfing, Gulf Waters

A Bradenton father wants to share his love of surfing with local youth through his new initiative Kids with Boards. The goal is to deliver a board a month to a family in need, according to the organization's Facebook page.

Tampa Spruces Up, Prepares For Super Bowl LV Visitors

With thousands of visitors converging on Tampa for Superbowl LV Feb. 7, the city is putting its best foot forward. Throughout Tampa, crews have been busy completing a major water main project, landscaping, conducting cleanups and setting up the annual NFL Super Bowl Experience, a free interactive theme park for football fans.

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Miley Cyrus To Perform At Super Bowl TikTok Tailgate Party

Pop star Miley Cyrus will be coming to Tampa for Super Bowl LV as part of NFL's first TikTok Tailgate on Feb. 7, performing a special show for 7,500 health care workers before the big game.

Trump Launches Office Of The Former President In Florida

The Office of the Former President, based in Palm Beach County, will "carry on the agenda of the Trump administration," reports said.

Rays And City Of St. Pete Can't Reach Tropicana Site Compromise

Plans to build housing and businesses on sections of the Tropicana Field site, home of the Tampa Bay Rays, are in the works. But St. Petersburg leaders and the ball club have yet to agree on how to plan and oversee the redevelopment.

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