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Lakewood Ranch man seeks answers about stolen church donation check

A Lakewood Ranch church is still waiting to recover part of nearly $10,000 in stolen donation checks after at least six church members had checks intercepted, endorsed and deposited into other people's accounts.

Katherine Langford

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3 arrested in armed robbery outside of Extended Stay America in Tampa

Authorities say the victim came back to the hotel from a casino when he was "robbed at gunpoint" in the parking lot.

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Mother launches ‘Antonio’s Law’ campaign after son’s death on I-75 in Pasco County

Antonio Marazita's mother said she wants to raise awareness of Florida’s Move Over Law and increase penalties for drivers who violate it.

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3 arrested in armed robbery that left Tampa casino patron 'shaken,' sheriff says

Three people have been arrested after authorities said they followed a man from the Seminole Hard Rock Casino to his hotel, held him at gunpoint and robbed him of his belongings.

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Family of Gandy Blvd. murder victim pleaded with gov. to sign death warrant

Nearly forty years after a man was sentenced to death for a killing along Gandy Blvd., daughters of the victim are begging the governor to finally sign a death warrant.Mark Davis was convicted of killing 54-year-old Orville Landis after helping him move into an apartment.Davis was homeless and...

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More than 130K fireworks recalled over explosion risk

A nationwide fireworks recall is warning consumers to stop using a popular firework rocket after officials said it could explode before reaching its intended height.

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