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Past articles by Emily:

TECO streetcar increasing frequency to every 12 minutes during peak hours

Starting Sunday, March 19, Tampa's TECO streetcar will increase its service frequency to every 12 minutes during peak hours. → Read More

Safety Harbor Spa suffers damage after fire in men's sauna

The Safety Harbor Spa and Resort suffered extensive damage to the men's sauna area after a fire on Monday night. → Read More

St. Pete motorcyclist, 50, dies after Sunshine Skyway crash

A 50-year-old motorcyclist from St. Pete died Thursday morning after he was run over by a semi on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. → Read More

DeSantis signs bill stripping Disney of self-governing status

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that strips Disney of its self-governing status. DeSantis signed HB 9B during a press conference in Lake Buena Vista. → Read More

LISTEN: 911 Call from Marine who found 2-year-old JJ Rowland in Hernando County

The search for a missing 2-year-old in Brooksville ended Friday when Joshua Rowland, known as JJ, was found alive. → Read More

Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic: Road closures

The Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic is coming up this weekend. To accommodate the special event, the city of Tampa said the following roads will be closed. → Read More

Rabies alert issued for part of Gibsonton after cat tests positive

A rabies alert was issued for part of Gibsonton on Thursday after a cat in the area tested positive, the department of health said. → Read More

Sarasota man, woman killed in crash while riding tricycles with child: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol said a man and woman from Sarasota were killed in a crash on Wednesday evening while they rode tricycles with a child. → Read More

2nd arrest made in December murder of St. Pete 15-year-old

Police said on Wednesday that a second arrest was made in the murder of a 15-year-old boy in St. Petersburg in December. → Read More

Lakeland's Texas Cattle Company raising proceeds for displaced employees with 'Steak by the Lake' packages

Lakeland's Texas Cattle Company is raising proceeds for its employees, displaced by a recent fire, by selling packages of steaks to cook at home. → Read More

Busch Gardens' Serengeti Flyer opens later this month

Busch Gardens announced on Wednesday that its newest ride, the Serengeti Flyer, will open on February 27. → Read More

30-year-old Tampa man killed in hit-and-run in Hernando County

Florida Highway Patrol Troopers are searching for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run in Hernando County on Sunday night. → Read More

Speaker of Florida House asks for records about 'age-inappropriate' books in Hillsborough Schools

Paul Renner (R-Palm Coast) announced on Friday that he sent a request to Hillsborough Schools Superintendent Addison Davis for information related to "age-inappropriate" books in school libraries. → Read More

13-year-old killed after being hit by truck while waiting for school bus

A 13-year-old boy died early Thursday morning after he was hit by a truck while waiting for the school bus, according to Lake Wales Police. → Read More

Tampa man, 62, wins $1 million from Powerball ticket bought at Publix

A 62-year-old man in Tampa is now a millionaire after a Powerball drawing in October. Ronald Carlson bought his winning ticket at the Publix on Anderson Road. → Read More

Tom Brady announces he's retiring 'for good'

In a solemn video on social media on Wednesday, Tom Brady announced that he's retiring "for good." Brady went on to thank his friends, family, and teammates for letting him live his "absolute dream." → Read More

Polk City man, 18, faces 'lengthy prison sentence' after attempted murder arrest, Judd says

An 18-year-old from Polk City faces a "lengthy prison sentence" after his arrest for attempted murder on Monday, Sheriff Grady Judd said. → Read More

Mother found dead next to SUV with sleeping toddler inside in Tampa, police say

A homicide is under investigation in Tampa after a mother was found dead next to a vehicle with a sleeping toddler inside, police say. → Read More

Dog stuck in pond at Tampa park rescued

A dog stranded in the shallow part of a pond in a Tampa park was rescued on Monday morning. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue said it worked with Animal Control to rescue the pup. → Read More

Cold weather shelters opening in Hillsborough County

Cold weather shelters will open in Hillsborough County on Thursday night as temps are expected to dip into the 40s. → Read More