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Wesley Chapel Man Killed In Crash After Suffering Medical Emergency On Eiland Blvd.

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – A 5-year-old Wesley Chapel man died after a crash that happened around 1:33 pm on Friday on Eiland Boulevard. Troopers say the man was traveling eastbound on Eiland Boulevard, west of Fountain Road. While negotiating a curve in the roadway, troopers…

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Florida emergency management officials are advising Floridians to ensure safety amid stifling heat.

Hillsborough County Residents Urged To Exercise Caution During Excessive Heat Warning

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County is under an excessive heat warning today. The National Weather Service issued the excessive heat warning for the entire county effective today, Aug. 12, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Residents are encouraged to stay indoors, stay hydrated, and check on…

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Family interferes in DUI traffic stop on highway

Family Interferes In DUI Traffic Stop On Highway! LEO Round Table

Today at LEO Round Table, SCOTUS reinstates ghost gun regulations, an Officer was shot during a carjacking, a family interferes in DUI traffic stop on highway, and much more! Tampa Free Press will publish LEO Round Table five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday. Check back on Cops and…

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Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey held a press conference Friday in Titusville, Florida, to stress the importance of parents' and caregivers’ role in preventing vehicular heatstroke fatalities.

New Florida Gas Pump Initiative Aims To Prevent Vehicular Heatstroke

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey held a press conference Friday in Titusville, Florida, to stress the importance of parents’ and caregivers’ role in preventing vehicular heatstroke fatalities. Florida currently leads the nation in child vehicular heatstroke fatalities. To further…

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Tampa Road Closed

Lane Closure On Bayshore Blvd, Between West Inman Avenue, South Edison Avenue

TAMPA, Fla. – Beginning at 9 am today, the outside westbound lane on Bayshore Boulevard will be closed between West Inman Avenue and South Edison Avenue while the Tampa Water Department conducts maintenance on the water distribution system. Barricades and signs will be located in…

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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested six teens for their involvement in a motor vehicle theft operation. 

6 Teens Arrested In Citrus Park After Riverview, Fish Hawk Vehicle Theft Spree

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested six teens for their involvement in a motor vehicle theft operation.  On August 9, 2023, HCSO’s Communications Center received calls from residents in Fish Hawk and Riverview. Callers reported that vehicles were being broken…

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