POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Miami man has been arrested in Polk County for the theft of a dump trailer. Ileak Gomez-Martinez, 47, was taken into custody by Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies on February 13th and charged with grand theft and driving with…
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Winter Haven Man Arrested After Smoke Shop Robbery
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Winter Haven man is behind bars after allegedly robbing a smoke shop and threatening the clerk. Dewayne Brandon, 35, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) on Tuesday, February 11th, and charged with robbery and extortion by threats.…
Read More Winter Haven Man Arrested After Smoke Shop RobberyTeen Shot Outside Of His St. Petersburg Home, Police Seek Leads
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A 15-year-old boy was shot Saturday night in St. Petersburg, and police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects. The shooting occurred around 10:00 PM on the 4100 block of 11th Avenue South. The victim had walked outside…
Read More Teen Shot Outside Of His St. Petersburg Home, Police Seek LeadsClearwater High School Teen Dies After Crash With Vehicle While Riding Bike
CLEARWATER, Fla. – A 16-year-old bicyclist has died from injuries sustained in a crash with a vehicle in Clearwater on Friday morning. The Clearwater Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident, which occurred at the intersection of Keene Road and Cleveland Street around 6:38…
Read More Clearwater High School Teen Dies After Crash With Vehicle While Riding BikeSt. Petersburg Firefighters, Lifeguards Make A Splash For Water Safety
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg Fire Rescue and the city’s Parks and Recreation Aquatics Department teamed up this past weekend for their 6th Annual Firefighter and Lifeguard Car Wash Fundraiser, raising over $1,000 to support free swim lessons for local children. The event, held…
Read More St. Petersburg Firefighters, Lifeguards Make A Splash For Water SafetyFlorida Highway Patrol Arrests Wrong-Way DUI Driver Found Asleep At The Wheel On I-75
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A wrong-way driver was arrested for DUI early this morning after being found passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle on Interstate 75 near the Hillsborough, Pasco County line. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), troopers received a report…
Read More Florida Highway Patrol Arrests Wrong-Way DUI Driver Found Asleep At The Wheel On I-75Little Torch Key Man Arrested For Displaying Firearm During Dispute With Neighbor
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A 59-year-old man was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly displaying a handgun during an argument with a neighbor. The incident occurred on Pine Drive in Little Torch Key. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Kenneth Michael Litz approached his neighbor…
Read More Little Torch Key Man Arrested For Displaying Firearm During Dispute With NeighborAvelo Airlines Shows Love To Lakeland Customers With Valentine’s Day Surprise
LAKELAND, Fla. – Avelo Airlines is spreading the love this Valentine’s Day with a special surprise for its Lakeland customers. The airline showed its appreciation by gifting five lucky passengers on this morning’s flight to Boston/Manchester, NH, with free roundtrip tickets. “We love Lakeland and…
Read More Avelo Airlines Shows Love To Lakeland Customers With Valentine’s Day SurpriseFlorida Dad Arrested For Manslaughter In 2024 Drowning Death Of Infant Daughter
A Florida man has been arrested in connection with the drowning death of his infant daughter in 2024. Joshua Ruiz-Martinez, 32, is facing aggravated manslaughter charges after allegedly leaving his daughter unattended in a bathtub while he played video games. According to the Osceola County…
Read More Florida Dad Arrested For Manslaughter In 2024 Drowning Death Of Infant DaughterCity Of Tampa To Honor Trailblazers At 37th Annual Black History Celebration
TAMPA, Fla. – The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. (COTBHC) will host its 37th Annual Black History Celebration on Monday, February 17th, at 11 a.m. at the historic Tampa Theatre. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s celebration, themed…
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