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Florida Girl, Using 'Law & Order: SVU' Tip, Escapes Kidnapping

Watching episodes of "Law & Order: SVU" with her mother paid off this week for 11-year-old Alyssa Bonal, the intended victim of an attempted kidnapping in Pensacola. Remembering something she heard on the show, Alyssa helped police catch her would-be kidnapper.

FL Man Arrested In Connection With U.S. Capitol Riot: Feds

A 28-year-old Bradenton man whom the FBI describes as a self-identified member of the Proud Boys was arrested Thursday for crimes connected with the insurrection of the U.S. Capitol in January after he was heard on video saying, "Let's take the f----ing Capitol," according to charging documents released by the Department of Justice.

Willa's, Willa's Provisions A Dream Come True For Tampa Natives

The Tampa natives behind the new neighborhood restaurant and bar, Willa's, in North Hyde Park are doubling the pleasure for Tampa Bay foodies. Nate Siegel and Merrin Jenkins have opened a casual all-day cafe, Willa's Provisions, in front of their restaurant.

Tampa Prepares To Show Its Pride With Return Of Diversity Parade

It'll be raining men and more in Ybor City Saturday as Tampa Pride returns to Ybor City with a parade, street festival and concert featuring The Weather Girl's Martha Wash singing the abiding disco classic, "It's Raining Men."

Free Ticket To Aquarium Boost Vaccinations, More Incentives Likely

A wildly successful vaccination drive Wednesday has led the city of Tampa to plan more incentive-driven events. The city plans to take its "Ticket to Outside" campaign back on the road to neighborhoods within the next week, offering another undisclosed incentive to get vaccinated.

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