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"Single-file line, just like in elementary school!" Flamingos being moved to safe areas at @BuschGardens .
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California prosecutors have filed two counts of vehicular manslaughter against the driver of a Tesla on Autopilot who ran a red light, slammed into another car and killed two people in 2019.
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Gov. DeSantis on Fla. counties' election hacking: "I recently met with the FBI concerning the election issues mention in the Mueller report," DeSantis said. "Two Florida counties experienced intrusions into supervisor of elections networks."
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Man arrested by @LakelandPD after eating pancakes in roadway, disrupting traffic
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That Confederate flag in Marion County? A man decided to take matters into his own hands: http://t.co/vW6WQ3UFQH http://t.co/w34KsXz23p
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#BREAKING : In a 5-2 vote, Pinellas County commissioners have agreed to help fund a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.
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AG Sessions says Sayoc is being charged with 5 federal crimes: ➡ Interstate transport. of an explosive ➡ Illegal mailing of explosives ➡ Threats against ex-Potus and other persons ➡ Threatening interstate communications ➡ Assaulting current or former officers
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CAPTION THIS: A gator was seen "swimming" on the roadway by the Wawa on Gandy Blvd. in Pinellas Park on Thursday. (🎥: Courtesy of Daniel Markovich)
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Here's a look of Bayshore Blvd. in Tampa where water in the Bay has receded due to Hurricane Ian's eventual landfall. (📹: Theresa Collington)
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Following a Hernando County teacher being investigated by the Florida Department of Education for showing the Disney movie, “Strange World,” to her students, an online petition is calling for the resignation of the board member that instituted the case.
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Look Who's Back! Spectrum Bay News 9 morning anchor Erica Riggins is back on the a.m. desk and shares some very special news. Watch:
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🚀 @SpaceX  has launched South Korea’s first lunar orbiter, which is the second liftoff the Space Coast has seen in one day since five decades ago, reports @AnthonyLeone . Learn more about the launch here:
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Adam Christian Johnson, 36, of Parrish has been identified as the man carrying a U.S. House lectern during a pro-Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. He was arrested Friday night in Pinellas County. According to jail records, he is being held on a federal warrant.
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BACKING BIDEN: "Our president is an embarrassment to our country, to my party, the Republican Party," Mike Fasano said.
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FEEL THE THUNDER ⚡ The Tampa Bay Lightning have won the Stanley Cup Finals!!!
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According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, Stacey Dash, 52, and a man became involved in an argument just before 8 p.m. Deputies said Dash pushed the man and slapped him in the face.
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PIC: #Irma has been top of mind all day, but here's a beautiful sunset shot in St. Pete sent in by Robbie Nelson. Be safe out there.
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One last look at the #SuperBlueBloodMoon as it vanished from the St. Petersburg sky at sunrise.
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A plane carrying over 250 Americans from Israel landed at Tampa International Airport Sunday night.
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Jose Fernandez's original Alonso High School baseball jersey taken during candlelight vigil
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#BREAKING : Change of heart: Tom Brady reverses course, tweets he'll return to Bucs.
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Broward and Miami-Dade counties students stage walkouts in South Florida in response to #Neveragain movement.
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NEW: Tropical Depression 27 formed over the Atlantic and is expected to become a hurricane within a couple days as it tracks near Bermuda.
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ALL LIT UP: The city of Tampa lit up orange on Friday night to raise awareness of the issue of gun violence.
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One dead, seven injured in Oldsmar crash. Intersection of Curlew Rd. and McMullen Booth Rd. is currently blocked.
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BOLTS WIN ⚡ The Stanley Cup title defense lives on for the Tampa Bay Lightning. They will meet either the Boston Bruins or NY Islanders in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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GREAT NEWS 🙏 The popular voice heard before most Tampa Bay Lightning home games is out of the ICU after recently being diagnosed with COVID-19. Sonya Bryson-Kirksey has been hospitalized since mid-July.
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A St. Pete salon is offering dads lessons on proper hair care for their daughters.
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Weed washes up on Volusia County beach.
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This is paw-some news! The @TBLightning introduced a new team ambassador, a yellow lab puppy named Bolt, from Southeastern Guide Dogs.
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A viewer photo of #HurricaneElsa arriving in Madeira Beach earlier. Download the Spectrum News app to stay up to date on the latest. Source: DocJon Photo
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So, um, anybody in Gulfport lose a goat? A Gulfport resident went out in their yard this morning to survey the damage and there it was #Irma
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Rihanna shined bright on the Super Bowl stage during the halftime show. How did you like the performance?
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Parents can relate. No power means your kids may actually have to talk to you. #Irma #Irma2017
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1ST BABY OF 2021: Tampa has its first new baby of the year. Baby Boy J’Lon Armoni Kiffin was born at 4:51 a.m. at Adventhealth Tampa. He arrived weighing 6 lbs 9 ounces and is 19 3/4 inches long. Mom and baby are resting well.
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Boy, 8, learns how to drive on YouTube, takes sister to McDonald's who has craving for a burger.
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Are you ready for @WrestleMania  in Tampa? WWE Superstar @DMcIntyreWWE  tells us what's in store for wrestling's mega event, on the latest episode of our #ToThePointAlready podcast. Listen where you get your podcasts or on the Spectrum News app. 🎧
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The Slide the City Block Party is coming to Tampa next month. One day only!
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CUTE ALERT! Baby squirrels rescued from #Irma . Their names are Harvey, Irma, and Jose. #irmaanimals
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After dealing with #Irma for the past week, this rainbow is a great sign! Seen over St. Pete Marina. (Courtesy: Pamela Thomas)
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Video shows Tampa Bay with water drained as Hurricane #Irma approaches. (Courtesy: Tom Burich)
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Just your ordinary night of fishing off Indian Rocks Beach...NOT! Travis Wateska and friends hauled in this 8-foot bull shark overnight.
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#BREAKING : The St. Petersburg city council has voted to approve a resolution supporting the rights of residents to make their own decisions regarding abortions. The resolution passed with a 6-2 vote. Read The Full Story:
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RESCUE: Good Samaritans found two stranded manatees in the bay. They, along with @ManateeSheriff deputies, sprang into action!
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This, right here, is a pretty big alligator. It was captured in Okeechobee, #Florida .
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Paralyzed vet dances upright with his bride at wedding #goodnews @sbelsole
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Meet Tampa Lowry Zoo's newest Pygmy hippopotamus! The rare baby hippo was born Dec. 1, weighing in at a whopping 9 lbs. According to the IUCN, the Pygmy hippopotamus is listed as an endangered species with less than 3,000 left in the world.
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This #PresidentsDay , the city of St. Petersburg plans to celebrate former President @BarackObama by announcing that it will rename its main library in his honor.
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#Orlando man accused of attacking flamingo at Busch Gardens; bird died from its injuries
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This seems to be one of the first videos so far of the conditions the Bahamas are currently dealing with. According to Google Translate, the text reads: "As Hurricane Dorian approaches, the first images of important waves in the Bahamas." Latest forecast:
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Alors que l’ouragan Dorian approche, les premières images d’importantes vagues aux Bahamas
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Baby sloths at @BuschGardens . They are, well, cute. Just trust us. Click the link:
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BREAKING: All 12 boys, coach out of Thai cave All 12 boys and soccer coach now rescued from Thailand cave.
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#Disney is live streaming its fireworks show from the Magic Kingdom tonight! #Happy4th
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Happy Ending! A bald eagle recently found snared in a tree was taken to Busch Gardens for an exam and stitches. The eagle spent time recovering at Nature's World Wildlife Rescue in Homosassa, and on Saturday he was released! Great work by everyone involved.
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Madeira Beach City Commissioner Nancy Oakley is accused of drunkenly grabbing the crotch of former Madeira Beach City Manager Shane Crawford, and licking his face at an outdoor City Commission meeting in 2012.
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Two youths in Largo, Fl saw the American flag fall from a pole and braved the weather from Hurricane Ian to pick it up and fold it. (📹: Jamie and Amber Johnson)
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CUBA PROTESTS: Hundreds of people gathered last night in Tampa at Hillsborough-Armenia avenues, marching and waving Cuban flags, again calling for freedom and democracy in Cuba.
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The entire state of #Florida is under a State of Emergency with Hurricane #Matthew 's track uncertain
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JUST IN: The Florida High School Athletic Association has voted to start fall sports as planned on August 24 with an opt out option. Details:
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“Parting is such sweet sorrow.” 😢We took the opportunity to clap our Al Ruechel out as he finished his last day. We’ve been honored and blessed to have him as a colleague, a friend, and a presence here from the very start of it all. Best wishes, and Thanks, Al, always. 💕
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BOLTS WIN ⚡ The Tampa Bay Lightning DOMINATED the New York Islanders tonight at Amalie Arena, taking a 3-2 lead in the semifinals.
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Pam Bondi: "I am proud to endorse Donald Trump for president."
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USF PROTESTS: Police have moved in on the protesters with what appears to be tear gas. Protesters then scattered around the campus as police moved their line up to take over the area where the protesters were holding up. Get the latest on the USF protests:
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94-year-old Betty Helmuth rode out Hurricane Irma with some help from her granddaughter – and some special visitors. #IRMA
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At 4 a.m. this morning, in the midst of wind and rain, Hillsborough deputy Larry Larson found an American flag on the ground outside Stingray Chevrolet. His dashcam caught his efforts to protect the flag: "I know it was on the ground, but I folded it up as best as I could." 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES! 🏴‍☠️ Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla begin their descent on Tampa Bay, where they will demand the key to the city from Mayor Jane Castor.
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MOOOOOO-OVER: Law enforcement in Sumter County spent Thursday morning rounding up cows on I-75 after the semi-trailer they were in crashed. What an udderly hilarious sight to see!
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How rare is this manatee twins sighting? Only 2% of all manatee births result in twins http://t.co/2xHWynRCYZ http://t.co/NQDINrpF2A
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BOLTS WIN ⚡ The Tampa Bay Lightning are now 2-0 over the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Final.
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𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 is what stormed over Tampa Bay today ⚡ 😨
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"Man, that looks realistic." Possibly because it was the real @HulkHogan :
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This cub was rescued from the Lake County brush fire. It has been nicknamed Smokey Jr.
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BREAKING Walmart announces it will raise age restriction for buying guns, ammunition to 21:
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PHOTOS: #HurricaneMatthew unearths Civil War cannonballs in South Carolina
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WATCH: Hammerhead shark snatches tarpon from angler off Anna Maria Island
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Turtle goes airborne, shatters I-4 driver's windshield: #Florida
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. @Buccaneers  tight end @RobGronkowski  says a great thing about playing in #Tampa is his Mom is within driving distance. And, he says she is a big reason for his success. #SBLV
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Deputy saves 2 jet skiers from being hit by cruise ship near Port Canaveral
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Video of 20-foot long shark near Mexico is reportedly showing largest one ever caught on tape. http://t.co/7YZKYw9xaL http://t.co/4qrQ26eRMP
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FHP: Bud light truck overturns on I-75 after driver is distracted by his dog, loses control. http://t.co/HlwJe9111U http://t.co/AIDNTmfCXY
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UCF mechanical engineering student arrested on weapons charges; Police say he was making bump-fire stock devices, had full-auto AR-15.
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NO SHOT, NO CRUISE: Carnival Cruise Lines will require all guests age 12 and older to be fully vaccinated.
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BREAKING: Joshua "JJ" Rowland, the 2-year-old boy who went missing from his Brooksville-area home Thursday morning, has been found safe, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office. Details:
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Sen. Bill Nelson just now on #FloridaRecount "We believe when every legal ballot is counted, we'll win this election. ... The governor has decided to abandon the most fundamental of all rights because he fears that he will lose the election if all the ballots are counted."
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Publix has opened its first-ever store on a college campus! The 28,000 square-foot on-campus USF store is adjacent the residence halls and will offer the traditional Publix offerings.
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#BREAKING : University of Tampa has been notified that five UT students, traveling together and with other UT students during Spring Break, have tested positive for COVID-19. MORE LIVE UPDATES:
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You may have heard the name J.T. Brown. The Lightning forward made headlines for raising his fist during the National Anthem at an early October game. Then J.T. Brown got involved.
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PERMITLESS CARRY: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday has signed legislation allowing people to carry a gun without a permit. Starting July 1, Floridians will no longer need a license or training to carry a concealed weapon.
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VIDEO: Waterspout off of Bayshore in Tampa this evening. 📷 Daniel Mack Track rain and storms anytime with Klystron 9
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Get ready, Florida. Fall is coming.
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Sheriff Grady Judd, deputies deliver donated bike to 80-yr-old who had his stolen off porch.
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FREE SUPER BOWL TICKET 🏈 Omar Gosh says he wants to bring some who is "well deserving." Here's how to send him YOUR story and maybe be his guest to the big game ⤵️
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MISSION OF MERCY: About 300 dentists are hoping to see as many as 2,000 people during a two-day dental clinic in Lakeland and have prioritized 250 veterans for free dental care. Here's a look at the line outside Friday morning.
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PHOTOS: Here we have examples of 1) an undervote, 2) an overvote, and 3) a ripped ballot. All 3 would come into consideration should manual recounts be ordered in Florida once machine recount results are tabulated: by @angie_angers
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#BREAKING : Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants the state to give a one-time $1,000 direct payment to all sworn law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians.
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#BREAKING : Judge says Florida school districts may impose mask mandates; rules Gov. Ron DeSantis overstepped his authority.
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BREAKING Gov. Scott signs off on measure that would let Florida stay on daylight saving time year-round:
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St. Petersburg Museum of HIstory set to honor Jackie Robinson @DangerDalia @SPMOH
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VIDEO: Here is the @SpaceX #FalconHeavy rocket launch from Kennedy Space Center, in case you missed it:
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