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1987 cold case connected to recently executed James Duckett: Polk sheriff

James Duckett was executed Tuesday for the murder of 11-year-old Teresa McAbee in 1987. Sheriff Judd says he also murdered 14-year-old Jeanifer Weldon.

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Heavy rain continues into the weekend

A few early downpours will develop into scattered rain and storms for the midday Friday as an enhanced storm pattern stays in place for the next few days. A stalling frontal boundary in northern Florida will maintain onshore, westerly winds for the next several days in Tampa Bay. This will support...

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Purple Alert issued for 21-year-old last seen at St. Pete assisted living facility

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— A Purple Alert has been issued for a 21-year-old who was last seen at an assisted living facility. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office issued the Purple Alert for Christopher Robertson-Selser, who was last seen around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday at Caring Angels Assisted...

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Missing Tennessee girl found in Florida after being abducted and sexually abused; suspect arrested: HCSO

Detectives say the suspect, Edgar Perez Hernandez, 23, tried to flee to Mexico by bus, but authorities in Texas found him. He's now facing multiple charges.

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Belleair Beach height exception: Board denies waterfront home variance

A waterfront home construction project is driving a high-stakes height dispute in Belleair Beach.

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West Hernando Branch Library to stay open after public outcry, but could soon be at risk again

Community outcry may have saved a public library in Hernando County, for now.

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Officers pull unresponsive woman from car rapidly sinking in Clearwater pond

In a rescue operation Thursday afternoon, Clearwater police smashed the window of a car submerged in a pond and pulled the unresponsive driver to safety.

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