Florida collected about $3.311 billion in general-revenue taxes in July, $225.9 million more than had been forecast in March, according to a report posted online Tuesday by the Legislature’s Office of Economic & Demographic Research. The report came after state economists in August issued a…
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SARASOTA, Fla. – The Sarasota Police Department is again implementing a High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) program to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. The City of Sarasota ranks in the top 25 cities in the state of Florida for traffic crashes resulting in serious and fatal…
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TAMPA, Fla – Beginning at 9am today, the outside eastbound lane on West Columbus Drive will be closed between North Armenia Avenue and North Howard Avenue while the Tampa Water Department conducts maintenance on the water distribution system. Barricades and signs will be located in…
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As claims continue to be filed, estimated insured losses from Hurricane Idalia reached $97.7 million on Tuesday, according to data posted on the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation website. The data was based on 12,308 claims reported by insurers. The largest number of claims, 8,533,…
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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Detectives assigned to the Crimes Against Children (CAC) Unit have arrested a Palm Harbor man for possession of child pornography and transmission of child pornography. Detectives began an investigation after receiving information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children…
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office conducted 656 vehicle and vessel stops to protect our community from impaired drivers and ensure a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend celebration for all. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the final…
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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Get your groove on while you rock out with us! Pasco County Libraries proudly presents Saturday Sounds at Starkey Ranch Theatre, beginning September 16, 2023. Six renowned tribute bands are part of the lineup – spanning decades of music across various…
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HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – A 77-year-old Dade City Man was killed in a crash that happened Monday around 8:35 pm in Hernando County. According to Florida Highway Patrol that man was driving a sedan eastbound on Cornerstone Drive. At the intersection of US 301, and…
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TAMPA, Fla – Beginning at 9am today, the outside southbound lane on North Himes Avenue will be closed between West Saint Conrad Street and West Beach Street while the Tampa Water Department repairs a water main break. Barricades and signs will be located in the…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited Yankeetown Sunday, a small town in the Big Bend that has been heavily impacted by Hurricane Idalia. Publix donated a truckload of food and water to the residents of Yankeetown to assist in their recovery while utility linemen work to…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis Highlights Private Sector Contributions To Hurricane Idalia Recovery