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Eric Batcho, and his wife, were injured during a road rage shooting in Pasco County on Aug. 3. (Jorja Roman)

Couple injured in Pasco road rage shooting still recovering

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Submitted via the Spectrum Bay News 9 app: Sunset in Lakeland, Saturday, August 18, 2018. (Terry Sargent, viewer)

Weather forecast: Higher rain chances Sunday

Tampa

Tyler Wells and Tyler Morris operate Saltwater Destination on Madeira Beach. Both are worried about the affect red tide could have on businesses. (Kate Jones, staff)

Low levels of red tide detected in Pinellas County

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Largo man accused of shooting, killing girlfriend

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Born and Bread Bakehouse in Lakeland draws large crowds on Saturdays. (Stephanie Claytor, staff)

European-style bakery in Lakeland draws large crowds

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Cards Against Humanity hiring card writers

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Body found in burning vehicle near Disney World mini-golf course

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Former lion-tamer Tammy Wallenda, granddaughter of circus superstar Karl Wallenda, died Tuesday at the age of 53. (Photo Courtesy: Wallenda family)

Former lion-tamer Tammy Wallenda has died at the age of 53

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Alexas Gregas is charged with third degree murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon (vehicle) in connection to the deadly shooting in Hudson on Aug. 15, 2018. (Pasco County Sheriff's Office)

Second arrest made in Hudson fatal shooting case

Pasco County

This weekend, Manatee County is expanding their cleanup efforts by shifting their focus to smaller canals and waterways. (Bay News 9 image)

Manatee County expands red tide cleanup efforts

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Two injured during a shooting at a Bradenton nightclub

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According to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, emergency personnel responded to a home in the 12000 block of Elgin Boulevard. (Trevor Pettiford, Spectrum Bay News 9)

Hernando deputies: Baby dies after being left in hot car

Hernando County

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Florida Early Voting begins: What you need to know

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Of the 32 Florida counties named in the lawsuit, four are in the Tampa Bay area: Citrus, Hernando, Manatee and Pasco. (Adria Iraheta, staff)

New lawsuit alleges several Florida counties violating Puerto Ricans' right to vote

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Submitted via the Spectrum Bay News 9 app: Sunset in Lakeland, Saturday, August 18, 2018. (Terry Sargent, viewer)

Weather forecast: Higher rain chances Sunday

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