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'Healthy' Woman, 23, Diagnosed With Rare Cancer After Experiencing Bloating
After being diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer, Nicole Burke told Newsweek her "eyes welled up with tears and I just could not believe it."
Alligator Filmed Prowling Florida Apartment Complex at Midnight
Sara Stubben said she knew something was living in a nearby pond as she had seen ripples and splashes before.
Staff Abused For Supposedly Canceling Capitol Rioter Party: Restaurant
"It has been reported falsely that Caddy's has canceled this event," the eatery said in a statement to local media. "This event did not exist to cancel."
Doctors Use Billboard to Call Out Hospital Using McDonalds to Feed Patients
The sign warns people that eating fast food can cause obesity, which can put patients with COVID-19 at risk for intubation.
Florida Man Charged With Assaulting Teenage Girl Who Cut Him Off in Traffic
The man allegedly approached the girl's vehicle while yelling curses, then reached into her open window and punched her in the face, according to a criminal report affidavit.
Uber Working With Florida Authorities to Locate Scammers of Grandparents
Grandparents in two separate cases were instructed to withdraw money before someone came to collect it using the ride-sharing service.
Man Accused of Dismembering Woman He Met at McDonalds After Cops Found Body
"We believe it's extremely important that we let the Tampa community know that the person responsible for this heinous crime is off the streets tonight," cops said.
Kayaker Catches Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Falling Into Florida Channel
Former Atlanta Hawks president Bob Williams said he had to undergo surgery on his feet in order to remove the deadly infection.
Rays Can Play in Montreal, but Canadian Taxpayers Won't Fund Stadium
"We're not going to let them use our wallets as an open bar," the Canadian Taxpayers Federation said.
Video Shows Florida Deputy Using Defibrillator to Save Student's Life
"He didn't really show any signs of being responsive other than some weird breathing," Master Deputy William Mellana told NBC's News Channel 8.
Florida Counties Mandate Masks for Students, Defying DeSantis
Parents will still have the ability to opt out of these mandates by following a specific process.
Conservative Porn Star Brandi Love Banned From Turning Point USA Event
"The Republican Party is broken," Love tweeted, noting that event speakers had criticized "censorship" before she was kicked out.
African Penguins Die Under Unknown Circumstances at Florida Aquarium
Officials from The Florida Aquarium said that necropsy results were inconclusive and the matter is still "under examination."
Man Charged in Cold Case After Submitting DNA to Genealogy Database
"Our success depends on info found in public genealogy databases, where participants—and this is important—must opt-in for law enforcement matches."
Alligator Bites Man's Head, Pulls Him Down Florida River
Jeffrey Heim, 25, required 34 staples to close the head wound he suffered while diving in the Myakka River on May 30.
12 Stingrays Mysteriously Found Dead at Tampa Zoo Touch Tank Exhibit
ZooTampa said the 12 stingrays that were found dead included seven cownose stingrays, four Southern stingrays and one Atlantic stingray. It is unclear what caused the deaths, and the zoo is looking into "every possibility to uncover what caused the deaths, including conducting toxicology reports."
Dunkin' Manager Who Allegedly Killed Angry Customer Released on $15K Bond
Corey Pujols faces a maximum of 30 years in prison if he is found guilty of fatally punching an elderly Dunkin' customer.
Elderly Man Dies After Being Punched in Dunkin' Over Racial Slur
He died from injuries sustained during a fall after the punch.
Formerly Homeless Man Reunited with Dog He Surrendered 'For Better Life'
Earlier this year, Ryan Hamilton fell on hard times and was forced to surrender his dog. But that wasn't the end of the road for this pair!
McDonald's Restaurant Offers Job Applicants $50 To Turn Up To Interview
The Florida restaurant is considering increasing its starting wages to attract more potential employees.
Trump Fans Protest Pirate Festival Cancellation With 'Trumparilla' Parade
The festival dubbed itself as an "American First celebration of American Exceptionalism."
University of Tampa Students Petition for In-Person Graduation Ceremony
Prospective grads want an in-person commencement ceremony this May, arguing that large gatherings can be done specifically and pointing to the city's decision to host the Super Bowl last month.
Man, 23, Paralyzed by COVID-Linked Disorder Home After Months in Hospital
ADEM, a rare disorder, has left nurse Desmon Silva paralyzed from the neck down.
Toronto Raptors To Play in 'City of Champions' For Rest of 2020-21 Season
The Raptors aren't the only team to defect to the U.S. for a season because of COVID restrictions, but a city of champions could bode well for these recent champs.
Fact Check: Did the Tampa Mayor Violate Her Mask Order at the Super Bowl?
Following the Super Bowl celebration in Tampa, people on Twitter called Tampa Mayor Jane Castor a hypocrite for enforcing her mask mandate while a photo of her maskless circulated online.
Super Bowl Vandals 'Will Be Identified' By Police, Tampa Mayor Says
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor denounced fans who destroyed street signs and other property celebrating the Buccaneers' Super Bowl LV win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
What Are The Future Super Bowl Host Cities After This Weekend in Tampa?
Mardi Gras played a role in moving one Super Bowl back a year, which leaves the NFL seeking a host city in 2024. The other dates and sites are set through 2025, though.
Tampa Boil Water Notice Updates, Residents Advised to Disinfect Tap Water
A citywide notice banning irrigation watering was also issued Monday to conserve Tampa's available water resources.
Trump backers Hospitalized in Tampa Heat, Fire Truck Sprays Water at Rally
Donald Trump spoke for nearly an hour 87-degree heat at rally in Tampa, Florida, which saw a dozen people hospitalized and crowds sprayed by fire trucks.
No One Is Shocked 3 Skulls Were Found in This Guitarist's Home
People explored Cannibal Corpse's discography and found that perhaps they shouldn't have been surprised, given their often violent song titles.