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Civilian detained after MacDill perimeter breach at Dale Mabry Gate

A civilian without base access breached MacDill’s Dale Mabry Gate perimeter Saturday, violently engaged security officers, and was detained. Both the suspect and an officer had non-life-threatening injuries.

Largo: 14 treated, 5 hospitalized after narcotic exposure on welfare check

Chief Mike Loux said first responders fell ill after taking Richard Charles, 30, into custody at Oasis at Bayside. Narcan revived one officer; the substance is still unknown.

Hillsborough and Pinellas join Pasco in dengue states of emergency

All three core bay counties now have seven-day local emergencies so mosquito control can move faster. Pinellas cites 179 regional cases; here’s what changed Thursday.

Pasco declares seven-day dengue state of emergency to speed mosquito response

Pasco commissioners approved a seven-day local SOE so Emergency Management and mosquito control can cut red tape as regional dengue cases climb. Here’s how the order works — and the Drain-and-Cover checklist.

HCSO: Woman flees stop with deputy in stolen Kia, hits Pierce Middle bus; pipe bomb found

Tonnetta Evans, 54, fled a Hillsborough Ave. stop Wednesday with a deputy partly in her stolen Kia, struck a bus with 41 Pierce Middle students, then was found with a pipe bomb, drugs and fake cash, HCSO said.

727 Airport Express starts Oct. 4: How to ride from downtown St. Pete to TPA

PSTA’s new express launches Sunday, Oct. 4, with $2.25 fares, luggage racks, SunRunner ties and a drop at TPA’s Rental Car Center. Here’s the practical how-to.