![Cynthia Gibson, 59, was killed early Monday after she crashed an SUV into a truck parked along Airport Road in Plant City. She had been a school bus driver in Hillsborough County for 30 years. [Hillsborough County Public Schools]](https://www.tampabay.com/storyimage/HI/20190814/ARTICLE/190819876/AR/0/AR-190819876.jpg&MaxW=576&ImageVersion=Rotator "Cynthia Gibson, 59, was killed early Monday after she crashed an SUV into a truck parked along Airport Road in Plant City. She had been a school bus driver in Hillsborough County for 30 years. [Hillsborough County Public Schools]")
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The rain keeps falling. The water keeps rising. And catfish roam the streets.
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The constant thundershowers caused more street flooding, filled rivers, caused discharges from manhole covers — and gave catfish something new to do this weekend. -
‘We’re all in this together.’ New citizens honored at multicultural Mass in Tampa
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A growing number of St. Paul Catholic Church’s members are becoming U.S. citizens. The pastor decided it was time to celebrate with a Friday night Mass.
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Vader, the Siberian Husky shot by a Riverview security guard, recovering after surgery
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The VA wants to take better care of its female patients, with help from USF center
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‘He came from nothing and built an American dream.’ Valrico carjacking victim Mathew Korattiyil remembered.
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The 68-year-old was a protector of his family and community. People flew in for the viewing from as far away as India, London and Canada to attend his service.
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Michael Drejka trial hinges on how jurors interpret video and stand your ground, attorneys say
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With jury selection for his trial expected to start Monday, the Tampa Bay Times asked 10 local defense attorneys questions about the Clearwater parking lot shooter's case. -
$10 million gift makes it a ‘landmark day’ for USF’s pharmacy college
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The money will allow the newly named USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy to relocate to USF’s downtown Tampa medical school. -
Mayor Jane Castor: city of Tampa will now recognize LGBT-owned businesses
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Tampa mayor Jane Castor announced an executive order at the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce International Business & Leadership Conference this week. -
Finding forever families and homes for foster kids in the Tampa Bay area
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Tampa’s New Life Village kicks off a building campaign and celebrates Sister Claire LeBoeuf’s four decades dedicated to helping foster children. -
Who decides if a tree is dangerous? Tampa at odds with Tallahassee over new tree law
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A half-abandoned trailer park on Gandy Boulevard is the latest flashpoint in a long-running battle between tree activists and private property advocates.
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