Tampa, FL|News|
68 Florida Districts To Give Teachers $40,000 Starting Salary
Overall, 68 of Florida’s 74 school districts (92 percent) now have a starting salary of $40,000 or higher.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
- Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL
Originally from St. Louis, D'Ann Lawrence White has worked as an editor, columnist, feature writer and investigative reporter for more than 20 years. She has been married to her husband, Michael, for 33 years. The couple have a son who is currently a senior majoring in music at Loyola University in New Orleans. She lives in Valrico, Florida. You can reach her at dann.white@patch.com.
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Tampa, FL|News|
DeSantis Signs $101.5 Billion Budget, Vetoes $1.5 Billion
The governor vetoed $1.5 billion in total spending, including $1.35 billion in funds received under the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Public's Opinion Sought On New Florida Academic Standards
The Florida Department of Education is seeking input on the revised drafts of Florida’s academic standards.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
4 Arrested For Street Racing In Clearwater Over Holiday Weekend
The arrests were made during a three-day traffic enforcement effort over the Memorial Day weekend. Police also charged 26 people with DUIs.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Police Say Driver's Blood-Alcohol Level Was 3 Times Legal Limit
A 20-year-old Eufala, Alabama, man has been charged with driving under the influence following an accident May 23.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Bear Scare: Philippe Park Closed After 2nd Bear Sighting: VIDEO
"He was sitting right in the middle of the road," Dave Scrivener said. "At first I thought it was a big dog."
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Tampa, FL|News|
Fire Causes $85,000 Damage To Duffy's Sports Grill
Fire investigators said the fire was caused by lit cigarette butts that were tossed into the mulch pile.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pasco Kids Celebrate Summer With Opening Of 1st Splash Pad
Pasco County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of Pasco County's first water cycle splash pad.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Moffitt Hosts Topping Out Ceremony For New McKinley Campus
About 100 guests gathered to watch the hoisting of the final beams, which were decorated with signatures and messages of hope and blessings.
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Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Motorcyclist In Critical Condition Following Pinellas Park Crash
A 67-year-old motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries following an accident Monday on U.S. 19.
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Lutz, FL|News|
'Mr. Florida' Arrested After String of Bizarre Burglaries
The Zephyrhills police have arrested a 28-year-old Zephyrhills man, dubbed "Mr. Florida," in connection with a string of bizarre burglaries.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Stock Up On Hurricane Supplies During Tax-Free Week
The 2021 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday runs through June 6 this year, giving residents a chance to stock up on supplies.
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Lutz, FL|News|
Lutz Golfer Earns Spot In Senior PGA Championship
Keith Kulzer of Golf Grove Learning Center in Lutz fulfilled a lifelong dream when he teed up in the 2021 Senior PGA Championship.
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Dunedin, FL|News|
Dr. Beach Rates Hapuna Beach State Park As No. 1 In Country
Since 1991, Dr. Beach, whose real name is Stephen Leatherman, has released his list of America's best beaches on Memorial Day.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
1 Dead In Early-Morning Lemont House Fire
A 64-year-old man has died following a fire at a home in Lemont early Monday morning.
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Tampa, FL|News|
JetBlue Founder Launches 'Seriously Nice' Breeze Airways
JetBlue founder David Neeleman launched a new U.S. carrier featuring fewer seats, more legroom, lower prices and a "seriously nice" staff.
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Quincy, MA|News|
Body Found By Dog Walker In Squantum Point Park In Quincy
Massachusetts State Police are investigating the discovery of a body at a waterfront park in Quincy on Monday.
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Carrollwood-Northdale, FL|News|
67-Year-Old Woman Charged With 2nd-Degree Murder With Firearm
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested Debra Pais Patton in connection with the death of a Carrollwood woman.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Woman Struck By Car While Leaving Sunset Music Festival Saturday
A woman was sustained injuries that are not life-threatening after she was hit by a car near Raymond James Stadium on Saturday night.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Man Makes Memorial Day Memorable With $1M Lottery Win
One Tampa man made Memorial Day a lot more memorable after winning a $1 million Florida Lottery scratch-off game.
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