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Deputy targeted in road rage incident.

Deputy's SUV Fired At In 'Road Rage' Incident In Riverview: Sheriff The Hillsborough sheriff's office said the deputy was trying to pass the Riverview man's car when he fired at the deputy's SUV.

Puppy hacked to death with machete.

Puppy In Cage Stabbed To Death With Machete; Dover Man Arrested The Hillsborough sheriff's office said a man is accused of breaking into a home in Dover and stabbing a puppy to death with a machete.

Governor lures retired vets and first responders into teaching with a promise of a bonus.

Teacher Shortage: DeSantis To Lure 1st Responders, Vets With Bonuses Gov. DeSantis wants to hire retired first-responders and military veterans, who would receive bonuses to become teachers in Florida.

Eating tainted raw oysters has caused 2 deaths in Florida.

2 Deaths In Florida Linked To Eating Raw Oysters: Report Both deaths were likely caused by the bacteria Vibrio, which is found in oysters.

After investigating a fire, police found a burned body in a St. Petersburg alley.

Burned Body Found In St. Pete Alley: Police

Sea lions and puffins, oh, my. The Florida Aquarium launches a $40 million expansion.

$40M Expansion Includes Sea Lion, Puffin Habitats At Florida Aquarium The Florida Aquarium announced plans for a $40-million expansion plan that will feature the first sea lion habitat on Florida's west coast.

A new Lifetime movie starring Thora Birch details the relationship between Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie and the vlogger's death.

Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Lifetime Movie Trailer Released

The Florida Senate has put the brakes on Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to oust Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren from office.

Florida Senate Halts Effort To Oust Hillsborough State Attorney Under the Florida Constitution, the suspension of an elected official must be reviewed and approved by the Senate.

Usually seen at theme parks and ski resorts, one Florida city is taking a look at using an aerial gondola as a mode of mass transit.

Aerial Gondola From Downtown Clearwater To Clearwater Beach Considered A Tampa Bay Regional Area Transportation Authority survey asks residents their opinion about a 12-minute sky ride to reach the beach.

"It is very hard to convince Cooper that he will be happy again," the 8-year-old mass shooting survivor's family said. (via Highland Park Patch)

'Hopeless, Sad And Angry' Cooper Roberts Faces Challenges, Family Says The 8-year-old Highland Park mass shooting survivor's family said he is in constant pain, but "every kindness makes him smile."

Swimming with the manatees in Crystal River named among top 10 bucket list adventures in the world.

Swimming With Manatees In FL Among Top World Adventures: Tripadvisor The Explorida Manatee Swim Tour in Crystal River was voted No. 10, the only U.S.-based experience to make Tripadvisor's top 10 adventures.