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This Week: Bullets on Buses, Deputies in Schools, Newtown Strikes Home

In case you missed them, here is a look at some of the top stories that ran on Lutz Patch this week.

Newtown Tragedy Strikes Home in Lutz

Members of Idlewild Baptist Church said extra prayers for the victims of the Connecticut shooting. One of those killed is the niece of a congregation member.

Freedom High School on Lockdown

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For the second time in two days, bullets were found on a Hillsborough County school bus. Authorities weren’t taking any chances, so they locked down campuses, including Freedom.

Lutz Teen Introduces Love of Baseball to Children With Special Needs

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Baseball is life for Owen Sarwatka. The teen wanted to make sure everyone could play so he formed an organization that supports players with special needs.

Area Gun Stores See Spike in Sales

In the wake of the Newtown shootings, area retailers are seeing their business rise. Meanwhile, talk about new gun control legislation is heating up.

Sheriff Considers Posting Deputies at Hillsborough Elementary Schools

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is exploring the idea of posting deputies at elementary schools on a full-time basis.


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