Tampa|News|
Roach Laid Egg In Florida Man's Ear: Report
A 25-year-old Florida man said he had to seek medical treatment when a cockroach laid an egg in his ear.
Don Johnson, Patch Staff
Don Johnson, Patch Staff
- Tampa, FL
I am a veteran journalist living in Tampa, Florida. I have worked at several newspapers in various editing roles, including The Tampa Tribune, the Fresno Bee and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. I am a native Arkansan and have been known to support the Arkansas Razorbacks even in losing years. I joined Patch.com on Sept. 6, 2017, as Hurricane Irma had Florida in its possible path.
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Miami, FL|News|
This Is The Richest Town In Florida
A South Florida community is the wealthiest in all of Florida, a new analysis finds.
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Miami, FL|News|
Burmese Python Hunting To Be Expanded In Everglades
More hunters of Burmese pythons are being hired to kill the species in Everglades National Park
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Tampa|News|
Best, Worst Cities For Staycations: How Tampa Fared
Here’s how Tampa ranked for staycation opportunities, and some things you can do that won’t cost much.
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Tampa|News|
National Doughnut Day: Where To Get Freebies In Tampa Bay
National Doughnut Day on June 1 comes with some great deals on doughnuts. The unofficial holiday has a rich history.
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Tampa|News|
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Plans $700 Million Expansion In Tampa
The expansion includes a new 15-story hotel tower with an additional 564 hotel rooms and suites.
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Tampa|News|
Florida Among States With Highest Credit Card Debt
A new report from the New York comptroller ranked states. Florida didn't do well.
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Tampa|News|
Top Stories: Hating Lovebugs; Heiress Bilked; Bayshore Tragedy
Week In Review: The top 5 Tampa Bay stories on Patch sites in the last week.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Marion County Deputy Shoots, Kills Man At Treatment Center
A Marion County deputy shot and killed a man at the Phoenix House drug treatment center Thursday afternoon, the sheriff's office said.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Here’s How Florida's Population Changed Between 2016 And 2017
New population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau show how much the state’s population grew between 2016 and 2017.
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Tampa|News|
Alberto Weakens After Making Landfall In Florida Panhandle
Hurricane Center: The threat of heavy rain continues with Subtropical Depression Alberto
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Tampa|News|
National Missing Children’s Day: Find Missing Florida Kids
A child is reported missing every 40 seconds in America. Some kids in Florida are still missing. Share this to help bring them home.
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Miami, FL|News|
Florida Dog Breeder Makes 'Horrible 100' List Of Humane Society
The Humane Society estimates there are 10,000 puppy mills in the United States, many of them unlicensed.
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Houston, TX|News|
Texas School Shooting: Here Are The Victims
A teacher's aide in a high school art class, an exchange student from Pakistan and a center on the football team were among the victims,
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Houston, TX|News|
Dimitrios Pagourtzis: 5 Things About Accused School Shooter
Dimitrios Pagourtzis, a 17-year-old student, has been charged with capital murder and aggravated assault on a police officer.
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Houston, TX|News|
Texas Gun Control Group: 'Saddened And Outraged'
A Texas gun control organization says it is "deeply saddened and outraged" by the shooting at Santa Fe High School
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Tampa|News|
Southwest 4-Day Sale Flights Start At $79 From Tampa
Southwest Airlines is chopping its fares in a 4-day "sale of the summer," including some great deals from Tampa International
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Tampa|News|
See One Of The Most Expensive Homes For Sale In Tampa
Here is one of the most expensive listings in Tampa on realtor.com.
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Tampa|News|
Mosaic To Relocate Headquarters To Hillsborough County
The Mosaic Company announced late Monday that it intends to move its corporate headquarters to Hillsborough County
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Miami, FL|News|
Chili's Data Breach May Affect Miami Area Locations
Chili's Grill & Bar restaurant's data was breached this spring.
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