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Tampa’s mayor voices support for a potential Rays move
St. Pete Catalyst - Florida
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June 2, 2025
The Rays’ relationship with the city of St. Petersburg has seemed strained as the team searches for a new place to play. But in 2028, their contract with St. Pete is up, meaning they might be looking for a new city to call home. Major League...
Top things to do this week in Tampa Bay: Evan Longoria retires as a Ray, Metallica, Pride month
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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Evan Longoria: Yes, Evan Longoria will retire but he will do it as a Ray. He will sign a one-day contract with the Rays and be honored in a pre-game ceremony before their game against the Miami Marlins Saturday, June 7. Though he sat out last...
Driver dies after crashing into building in Orlando, troopers say
WESH 2 - Florida
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June 2, 2025
Driver dies after crashing into building in Orlando, troopers say Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 7:27 AM EDT Jun 2, 2025 HAD, LIKE, A CONTAINER OR LIKE A GLASS WITH GASOLINE IN IT. I’M ASSUMING. NOW ON WESH TWO NEWS SUNRISE....
Two winning lottery tickets were sold in central Florida
WFTV - Florida
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June 2, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida Fantasy 5 players — check your tickets! The Florida Lottery announced that two lucky players in greater Orlando have won the evening drawing with their winning tickets. The winning tickets matched the numbers in...
Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost says Elon Musk leaves a 'dark legacy' behind in the White House
Orlando Weekly - Florida
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June 2, 2025
click to enlarge Elon Musk’s tenure as a special government employee in the White House came to an end Friday, prompting Florida Democratic U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost to say that his efforts reveal that a “corporate slash and burn mentality is not...
Child tests positive for HIV after being sexually battered by Florida man, deputies say
WESH 2 - Florida
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June 2, 2025
Child tests positive for HIV after being sexually battered by Florida man, deputies say Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 8:04 AM EDT Jun 2, 2025 HAD, LIKE, A CONTAINER OR LIKE A GLASS WITH GASOLINE IN IT. I’M ASSUMING. NOW ON WESH...
Orlando weather: Sizzling start to Monday before strong storms arrive
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner shares a look at the Monday forecast for Orlando and Central Florida. ORLANDO, Fla. - Seasonable temperatures are on the way for our Monday with increasing shower and storm chances, especially for this...
Orlando Magazine 2025 Dining Awards Ballot
Orlando City Magazine - Florida
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June 2, 2025
It's time to cast your vote! It’s time again to cast your ballot for the best in Central Florida dining. The Orlando magazine Dining Awards gives you a chance to pick your favorites. Simply fill out this ballot by August 1. Just for participating,...
Driver killed after crashing into Orlando building, troopers say
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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ORLANDO, Fla. - A driver is dead after their vehicle crashed into a building in Orange County on Monday morning, according to troopers. What we know: The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 6:30 a.m. along Lake Ellenor Drive in...
FHP: 2 people killed in crash on Colonial Drive at Hiawassee Road
WESH 2 - Florida
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June 2, 2025
A deadly crash shut down both directions of Colonial Drive in Orlando at Hiawassee Road.The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened at 6:30 a.m. Monday.Two cars were involved in the crash.One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and a...
2 killed in Orlando crash along Colonial Drive: FHP
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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ORLANDO, Fla. - Two people are dead following a crash in Orange County on Monday morning, troopers said. What we know: The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened on Colonial Drive near Hiawassee Road in Orlando. The driver and passenger of...
Police say woman hit child who called her 'Miss Piggy' on flight from Orlando
WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida
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June 2, 2025
A woman from Maryland is facing charges after police in Florida said she hit a child who made fun of her weight on a flight from Orlando. Charging documents WJZ obtained say she slammed the child's head into the window of the plane. The Incident...
Driver dies after crashing into building on Lake Ellenor Drive in Orlando
WKMG 6 - Florida
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June 2, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. – A driver died Monday morning after crashing into a building in Orlando, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal wreck happened around 6:30 a.m. on Lake Ellenor Drive. Troopers said the driver was taken to a hospital and was...
TRAFFIC ALERT: 2 dead in 2-vehicle crash on Colonial Drive in Orlando
WKMG 6 - Florida
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June 2, 2025
Two people were killed Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Colonial Drive in Orlando, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal wreck happened on Colonial Drive at Hiawassee Road. The FHP said a driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and...
TIMELINE: Saharan dust approaching Florida, bringing hazy skies and reduced air quality
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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Saharan dust is sweeping off the coast of Africa and will be working into Central Florida this week. Saharan dust is sweeping off the coast of Africa and is trekking toward Central Florida this week. A thicker plume of dust will arrive by the end...
Florida mom claims she was ‘told by God to exorcise demons’ when she killed her 6-year-old son, police say
The Independent
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June 2, 2025
The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US A Florida mother who’s accused of...
Orlando’s 2025 Coffee Bracket Finalist: Lineage Coffee Roasting
Orlando City Magazine - Florida
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June 2, 2025
A latte from Lineage Coffee Roasting. Lineage Coffee Roasting, which has locations in East End Market, at Mills/50 and at the University of Central Florida, aims to be the highest-quality roaster of coffee in the world. Trade relations are key,...
Apocalypse Manufacturing And Soflo Customs Takeover Continues With All-New Tampa Bay Dealership And 6X6 Experience Center
MENAFN
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: Located -- 5626 N Dale Mabry Hwy - Tampa, FL 33614 -- this marks the fourth major location for these powerhouse brands, alongside Fort Lauderdale, West Palm...
Lawsuit: Pool hall failed to prevent Tallahassee shooting
Tallahassee Democrat - Florida
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A Tallahassee man has filed suit after a 2023 shooting outside Pockets Pool & Pub injured him and two other people. Charlie Clemons' suit shows he is suing three limited liability corporations: Pockets Pool & Pub LLC, BowdenPub LLC and 2810...
Tampa Traffic Alert: Westbound I-4 Ramp To Northbound I-275 Closing Two Nights
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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June 2, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. – Motorists in Tampa should prepare for overnight closures of the westbound I-4 entrance ramp to northbound I-275 on Monday, June 2, and Tuesday, June 3. The ramp will be closed nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting, to...