POLK COUNTY, FL. – Three out-of-state suspects are charged with felonies in traveling “asphalt paving” scam; one suspect is in custody, two are still at-large with warrants. On January 19, 2022, a PCSO detective was on Spirit Lake Road in Winter Haven when he observed…
Read More Three Traveling Scam Artists Charged In Polk County, Two Suspects At-LargeAuthor: Jorge Borges - Local BN
Man Dies After Being Struck Crossing Dale Mabry Highway
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – A man has died after crossing Dale Mabry Highway around 7:15 am Thursday and being struck by a vehicle, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say a vehicle was traveling southbound on Dale Mabry Highway in the right turn lane preparing…
Read More Man Dies After Being Struck Crossing Dale Mabry HighwayFlorida Amber Alert Canceled, Kidnapped 4-Year-Old Tampa Boy Found Safe, Suspects Detained
TAMPA, FL. – Terry B. Reed, Kami George, and Matthew Leighton were located safe in Taylor County this evening. According to police, George and Leighton have been detained by authorities there and could face charges as detectives continue their investigation. A Florida Amber alert was…
Read More Florida Amber Alert Canceled, Kidnapped 4-Year-Old Tampa Boy Found Safe, Suspects DetainedMissing 10-Year-Old Girl In Hernando County Found Safe
SPRING HILL, FL. – Hernando County Sheriff’s deputies have located Emmalee Faith Linton. Deputies say she is safe and unharmed. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office was requesting assistance from the community in locating a MISSING ENDANGERED JUVENILE. Emmalee Faith Linton, 10-years-old, went to school this…
Read More Missing 10-Year-Old Girl In Hernando County Found Safe2 Polk County Deputies Resign After “Burning Out” Tire Incident And DUI In Lakeland
POLK COUNTY, FL. – During the early morning hours on Wednesday, a PCSO deputy sheriff who resigned immediately upon his arrest was arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s Office for one count of DUI. According to the affidavit, around 1:45 a.m., Lakeland Police Officers were conducting…
Read More 2 Polk County Deputies Resign After “Burning Out” Tire Incident And DUI In LakelandDr. Steven Spina Sworn In As Temple Terrace Interim City Manager
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL. – Steven Spina, Ph.D., was sworn in as the Interim City Manager for the City of Temple Terrace this afternoon. Spina is a senior consultant with Imagine That Performance, a consulting company focused on local government leadership. The Temple Terrace City Council…
Read More Dr. Steven Spina Sworn In As Temple Terrace Interim City ManagerPasco Sheriff’s Office Seeking Help Identifying Car Burglary Suspect
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL. – Pasco Sheriff’s Office (PSO) is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect that tries to burglarize a car(s). According to deputies, on Feb. 6, at approx. 7 a.m., the suspect pictured attempted to enter a vehicle in the area…
Read More Pasco Sheriff’s Office Seeking Help Identifying Car Burglary Suspect31-Year-Old Tampa Woman Dies In Fiery Crash Overnight On I-275
TAMPA, FL. – A 31-year-old Tampa woman was killed in a crash that happened around 2:34 am on Wednesday, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say the woman was driving an SUV northbound on I-275 south of SR-60 and became disabled in the inside lane.…
Read More 31-Year-Old Tampa Woman Dies In Fiery Crash Overnight On I-275Water Main Break Closes South Davis Blvd Between Marmora Ave And Severn Ave
TAMPA, FL. – Beginning at 9 am today, all travel lanes of South Davis Blvd will be closed between Marmora Avenue and Severn Avenue while the Tampa Water Department repairs a water main break. Barricades and signs will be located in the area to assist…
Read More Water Main Break Closes South Davis Blvd Between Marmora Ave And Severn AveFlorida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis, Madison, And Mason Visit Manatee Rescue
First Lady Casey DeSantis and Madison and Mason DeSantis visited SeaWorld Orlando, an acute care rehabilitation facility that provides life-saving medical care to rescued manatees and a member of the Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Partnership. “The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, along with partners…
Read More Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis, Madison, And Mason Visit Manatee Rescue