SARASOTA, Fla. – After serving at the helm of Visit Sarasota County (VSC) for 24 years, Virginia J. Haley announces her plans to retire at the end of September 2023. Haley’s retirement has been planned, and the VSC Board of Directors has an established succession…
Read More Virginia J. Haley, Visit Sarasota County President Announces Retirement
Miami and Tampa continued to top other metro areas in home-price increases in November when compared to a year earlier, according to an analysis released Tuesday. The Miami area had an 18.4 percent year-over-year increase, while the Tampa area had a 16.9 percent increase, according…
Read More Miami, Tampa Atop Home Price Increases
LAKELAND, Fla. – The surveillance footage of the shooting in Lakeland that injured 11 victims was released by Lakeland Police Department on Monday. Police Chief Sam Taylor provided an update on the shooting investigation at 11:00 AM Monday, giving details into the investigation. Lakeland Police…
Read More VIDEO: Ring Surveillance Video Released In Lakeland Shooting With 11 Victims
LAKELAND, Fla. – Traffic Homicide detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man responsible for a fatal crash that occurred Saturday night, January 28, 2023, on New Tampa Highway (US 92) in Lakeland. Deputies say 25-year-old Leonardo Barrera Zurita of Lakeland has…
Read More Lakeland Man Arrested For DUI-Manslaughter In Fatal Weekend Crash
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) would like to thank Coastal Conservation Association Florida for its contribution to the FWC School Fishing Club Program. Through the partnership, FWC funded five additional schools this year, helping more students learn about ethical angling, conservation, Florida’s…
Read More FWC Thanks Coastal Conservation Association Florida For Its Continued Sponsorship
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – The City of Zephyrhills is hosting a Community Creative Input Open House as part of its rebranding initiative in partnership with North Star Place Branding + Marketing. This public meeting is set for Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00…
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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Tyler Baker has been located safe, according to Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Pasco Sheriff’s deputies were searching for Tyler Baker, a missing/endangered 18-year-old. Baker is 5’5″ and around 130 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes. In the news: Sheriff In Florida…
Read More Missing-Endangered 18-Year-Old Last Seen In Port Richey, Found Safe
A Senate Republican on Monday filed a measure that would change a residency requirement for school-board candidates. Under current law, candidates have to live in the districts they are seeking to represent at the time they qualify to run. The bill (SB 444), filed by…
Read More Florida School Board Residency Requirement Eyed
LAKELAND, Fla. – Officers and Detectives with the Lakeland Police Department are currently investigating a shooting investigation involving multiple victims. Officers were called to the location near Iowa Avenue North and Plum Street at approximately 3:43 p.m. today. Two men have critical injuries, and eight…
Read More Lakeland Police Chief Says Shooting Of 10 People Was “Intentional Act”
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire on the 9000 block of Pebble Glen Ave at approximately 6:20 pm on Sunday. Officials say Engine 21 was first on the scene and found a single-story home with heavy smoke and flames through…
Read More Tampa Fire Rescue Battled Residential Fire In Pebble Creek