Pinecrest, FL|News|
NBC 6 Anchor, Photojournalist Injured In Cycling Crash
NBC 6 anchor Johnny Archer and NBC 6 photojournalist Shane Walker were injured Friday morning on Key Biscayne when they were struck by a car
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- 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|
Missing 12-Year-Old Girl Found Safe: Miami Police
Angie Avellan Cruz has been safely recovered and has been reunited with her family, according to police.
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Coral Gables-Coconut Grove, FL|News|
Saturn Watch: View The Planet At The Deering Estate Next Week
The Southern Cross Astronomical Society presents Saturn Watch at the Deering Estate on Wednesday, June 27 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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Miami Beach, FL|News|
Mandatory Water Restrictions Still In Effect In Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez reminds residents that mandatory outdoor water restrictions are still in effect to conserve water.
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Miami, FL|News|
Police Investigate Stabbing At Miami-Dade Apartments: Report
Police are investigating a stabbing at a northwest Miami-Dade County apartment complex.
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Miami, FL|News|
Police Investigate 4 Miami Gardens Shootings Since Saturday
Four separate shootings in Miami Gardens since Saturday has left two dead and four injured, police said.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Beaches Still Affected By Red Tide: FWC
The FWC reports that a patchy bloom of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists in Southwest Florida.
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Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
7 Florida Cities Ranked Among 50 'Hottest' In America
As parts of Florida see temperatures reach the 90s this month, it was only fitting that these rankings would be released.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Rabies Warning: Gibsonton Neighborhood Cat Tests Positive
An adult, child and dog have been exposed to a cat in the Gibsonton area that tested positive for rabies, health officials said.
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Tampa|News|
Bucs Jameis Winston To Be Suspended For 3 Games: Report
A report says Jameis Winston will be suspended for 3 games by the NFL for violating the league's personal conduct policy, ESPN reports.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Navy Jets Dropping Live Bombs In Ocala National Forest This Week
U.S. Navy jets are dropping bombs in the Ocala National Forest as part of training exercises.
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Miami Beach, FL|News|
Florida Ranks High In Drowning Deaths Nationwide
Drowning happens more quietly in real life than it does on TV. In some cases, children drown with an adult only a few feet away.
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Tampa|News|
2 Of America’s Best Vacation Destinations Are In Florida: Report
Florida has two of the best vacation destinations in the U.S., according to new rankings.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Need A Job? 50 Job Openings In The Birmingham Area
Customize your search by city, state and distance
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Alabama’s Favorite Social Media App May Surprise You
CenturyLink looked at online data to determine which social media apps were most popular in each state.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
ALDOT Announces More Road Closures In Downtown Birmingham
The Alabama Department of Transportation has announced more lane closures in downtown Birmingham
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Reward Offered In Fatal Shooting Case Of Birmingham Pregnant Teen
The Alabama governor's office is offering a $5,000 reward for information in the shooting death of 16-year-old Raven White.
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Huntsville, AL|News|
Facebook To Build $750 Million Data Center In Huntsville
Facebook has announced it will build a $750 million data center in Huntsville.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Honey Smacks Recalled After 2 In AL Sickened By Salmonella: CDC
The popular breakfast cereal has been recalled in 31 states, including Alabama, after more than 70 people have been sickened, CDC says.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Alabama Food Recall: Pre-Cut Melons Linked To Salmonella Outbreak
Melons distributed to Alabama and 22 other states by Walmart and others have been recalled because of a link to salmonella.
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