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Hillsborough County Parks and Rec hosts community baby shower

Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation is hosting a community baby shower to help up to 25 new or expecting parents.

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Trial of Accused Seminole Heights killer Howell Donaldson III set for Aug. 2023

The lawyers for Howell Donaldson III, the man accused of killing four people in Seminole Heights in 2017, asked for the four murders to be consolidated into one trial instead of four separate cases.

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Jury finds Tampa man guilty for involvement in 2020 double homicide

A man involved in a 2020 double homicide was found guilty, according to an announcement from attorney Robert B. Handberg.

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Accused Seminole Heights killer Howell Donaldson III defense seeks one trial

The lawyers for Howell Donaldson III, the man accused of killing four people in Seminole Heights in 2017, asked for the four murders to be consolidated into one trial instead of four separate cases.

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Property taxes expected to spike for new homeowners

Thousands of new homeowners in Tampa Bay are about to get sticker shock. Trim notices will be sent out in mid-August and some people will see massive tax increases.

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Hillsborough deputies pull 9-year-old from burning home

A young boy is in serious condition at Tampa General after a house fire in Seffner on Thursday night. A heart-stopping video shared by the sheriff's office showed body camera video from deputies as they pulled the boy from the burning home.

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Tampa man wins $1M after playing $5 scratch-off game

A Hillsborough County man won $1 million after playing a $5 Florida Lottery scratch-off game.

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'Voice of TPA' contest returns

Tampa International is raising funds for United Way Suncoast again by hosting its Voice of TPA contest.

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Parents scramble to find open childcare spots in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay parents tell ABC Action News they’re in the middle of a childcare crisis. Thousands of families are on waiting lists as they scramble to find places for their young children to be cared for while they work.

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Cross Bay Ferry hits record ridership

The Cross Bay Ferry is cruising to a new record! 53,544 riders have jumped on board the ferry over the past six months. That represents a 2% increase over pre-pandemic seasonal numbers and with three weeks still left in the season ending May 1.

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