PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a career fair on April 23, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Pinellas County Jail located at 14400 49th Street North in Clearwater. The career fair will highlight the sheriff’s office’s…
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach invite everyone to celebrate the 10th annual Lionfish Festival May 17–18 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. CT at AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar and HarborWalk Village in Destin. This two-day outdoor festival is free,…
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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Several Pinellas County Government offices will close for a workforce recognition event on Wednesday, April 24. The closures affect the departments that operate under the Board of County Commissioners, with exceptions outlined below. Animal Shelter Building and Development Review Services and…
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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are currently searching for Londynn Higgins, a missing/runaway 13-year-old. Deputies say Higgins is 5’9”, around 160 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen on April 17 around 9:55 p.m. in the Jordana Way area…
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TAMPA, Fla. –The Tampa Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a vehicle vs. moped, resulting in a fatality. According to police, the crash happened around 3:57 am at E. Hillsborough Ave and N. 50th St. Read: Tampa Leads As Most Dangerous U.S. City…
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Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis unveiled new Resiliency Florida resources Thursday to support students and parents to build resiliency at school and home. The First Lady also announced a first-in-the-nation opportunity for Florida parents and grandparents to be in-school Resiliency Coaches to help students overcome…
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A Florida man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking ring. Richard Aldo Melendez, 36, Wauchula, entered a guilty plea on August 28, 2023. According to court documents, Melendez conspired with Ellen Jean Bivens, 25, Zolfo…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation Thursday to enable schools to host chaplain programs and patriotic organizations on campus. “Faith leaders and civic organizations are important additional resources for students who may be facing challenges or need to build community and camaraderie,” said Governor Ron…
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TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police are investigating an incident at 11201 McKinley Dr. where a man has committed suicide. Just after 3:30 pm on Wednesday, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) staff received a call from a male who stated he was in the parking lot,…
Read More Man Shoots And Kills Himself After Threatening Bomb At FDOT Parking Lot In Tampa
LAKELAND, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an animal neglect hoarder case in Lakeland and has charged a 66-year-old woman after 28 animals were discovered. According to deputies, on Wednesday, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit responded to 4328 Hedge…
Read More Lakeland Woman Facing 36 Charges Of Horrific Animal Cruelty, 5 Dead Cats Found Under Her Bed