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Tampa Bay TimesFriday, 21 August 2026

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Jennifer Odom’s death haunted Tampa Bay. Finally a conviction.

The four-day trial of Jeffrey Norman Crum Sr. capped a notorious murder case. He faces a possible death sentence.

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Commissioners could upend stadium deal

Hillsborough County Commissioner Chris Boles went as far as to say he will vote no on the updated terms of the Rays $2.3 billion project.

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Lawmakers demand answers about juvenile detention center closure

State officials haven’t cleared up speculation about a possible tie to Rays stadium plans.

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Wildlife agency releases list of threats

The Florida commission claims it’s why staffers used a database to search for information on outspoken activists.

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