TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department will hold a memorial ceremony this Thursday to honor the life and sacrifice of Officer Norris Epps Jr., who died in the line of duty 30 years ago. On January 18, 1995, Officer Epps, a six-year veteran of…
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LAKELAND, Fla. – The Lakeland Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in November 2024. Daniel Kovacs was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with leaving the scene of a crash, resulting in death and tampering…
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The City of St. Petersburg is taking a proactive approach to protect residents from the dangers of lead exposure with the launch of its new Healthy Homes Initiative. This program aims to raise awareness about household lead hazards and provide resources…
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A two-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning caused a temporary closure of the southbound lanes of State Road 589 (Veterans Expressway) in Hillsborough County. The incident occurred around 5:42 AM near Milepost 6. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a Ford…
Read More Spring Hill Man, Land O’ Lakes Woman Injured In Veterans Expressway Crash
SPRING HILL, Fla. – A Tampa man has been arrested in Hernando County after allegedly devising an elaborate scheme to steal gasoline from a Spring Hill gas station. 22-year-old Ruben Dario was taken into custody on Thursday night following a brief pursuit that ended near…
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A West Palm Beach man is behind bars in Polk County after allegedly grooming a 14-year-old girl online and traveling to meet her for sex. 22-year-old Emerick Priddy was arrested early Saturday morning after deputies found him in a parked car…
Read More West Palm Beach Man Arrested For Traveling To Polk County To Meet A Minor Child
TAMPA, Fla. – The City of Tampa has announced the appointment of Jeffrey McKittrick as Director of Housing and Community Development. With nearly three decades of experience in local government and a focus on affordable housing and community redevelopment, McKittrick is set to lead the…
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A minor traffic accident in Lakeland escalated into a tense confrontation involving a firearm, ultimately leading to the arrest of one of the drivers. The incident unfolded on December 29, 2024, in Lakeland at the intersection of 1st Street NW and…
Read More Minor Traffic Incident In Lakeland Escalates To Gun Threat, Arrest: Polk County Sheriff
MULBERRY, Fla. – Polk County Firefighters battled a fully engulfed structure fire in Mulberry on Friday evening. Polk County Fire Rescue responded to the scene around 5:50 PM on January 10th. Upon arrival, crews found the building completely ablaze and immediately began working to extinguish…
Read More Polk County Firefighters Battled Fully Engulfed House Fire In Mulberry Friday
LARGO, Fla. – Largo Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon. Officers responded to reports of a stabbing near the intersection of 11th Avenue NW and 7th Street NW around 1:00 PM. Upon arrival, they found a…
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