HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – On Tuesday, 03-16-21 at approximately 1:30 p.m., all northbound traffic (travel lanes and on-ramps) will be shut down to allow for unobstructed travel for the funeral procession of Tampa Police Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen. Master Patrol Officer Madsen was killed…
Read More Northbound I-75 to Close in Hernando County for Fallen Officer’s Funeral ProcessionAuthor: Matt Rife - Local News Desk
Pinellas County DOH Highlights Efforts, 60+ Can Now Get Vaccine
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH-Pinellas), in partnership with the Florida Department of Health, Florida Division of Emergency Management, and Pinellas County Government, is providing COVID-19 vaccination sites. To keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding…
Read More Pinellas County DOH Highlights Efforts, 60+ Can Now Get Vaccine17-Year-Old Arrested After Purposely Hitting Victim With His Car
TAMPA, Fla. – A 17-year-old male suspect was arrested after he used a car to strike a victim following an argument between the two individuals. At 11:10 p.m. on March 11, 2021, Josthin Molina Cornejo, 17, and the victim were involved in a physical altercation…
Read More 17-Year-Old Arrested After Purposely Hitting Victim With His CarFull Lane Closure on Dana Shores Drive Between Rocky Shores Drive and Pelican Island Drive
TAMPA, Fla. – Beginning at 10 am today, Dana Shores Drive will be closed between Rocky Shores Drive and Pelican Island Drive while the Tampa Water Department repairs a water main break. Barricades and signs will be located in the area to assist with traffic…
Read More Full Lane Closure on Dana Shores Drive Between Rocky Shores Drive and Pelican Island DriveFour People Shot Overnight in Tampa, Reward Offered For Suspects
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance identifying three female suspects involved in an overnight shooting that occurred in the parking lot of SD Banquet Hall located at 10101 92 Highway E in Tampa. Just after 11:00 p.m. on…
Read More Four People Shot Overnight in Tampa, Reward Offered For SuspectsFlorida Man Opts for $790,000 Cash on Scratch-Off Win from 7-Eleven
The Florida Lottery announced that Charlotte Wienckoski, 60, of Melbourne, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game using a secured drop box located at the Orlando District Office. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum…
Read More Florida Man Opts for $790,000 Cash on Scratch-Off Win from 7-ElevenDetails Set For Funeral of Tampa Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen
TAMPA, Fla. – A funeral service for Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen will take place on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Idlewild Baptist Church located at 18333 Exciting Idlewild Boulevard in Lutz. The service will be open to the public. Those wishing…
Read More Details Set For Funeral of Tampa Master Police Officer Jesse MadsenScouts Collect 50,000 Pounds of Food For Local Charities
TAMPA, Fla. – The Boy Scouts of America’s local Greater Tampa Bay Area Council held a record-shattering Scouting for Food drive in February, with scouts assembling over 50,000 pounds of food for pantries across their nine-county territory. During the annual drive, youth are given the…
Read More Scouts Collect 50,000 Pounds of Food For Local CharitiesCar Crashes Into Utility Pole Sparking House Fire in Plant City
PLANT CITY, Fla. – A Plant City house caught fire on Saturuday, after a driver crashed into a ulity pole. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a car driven by a 31-year-old Clearwater man was traveling eastbound on US-92 approaching Branch Forbes Road when he lost…
Read More Car Crashes Into Utility Pole Sparking House Fire in Plant CityFlorida Man Wins $1.15 Million Scratching Off at Fresco y Mas
The Florida Lottery announced that Lance Rigby, 52, of Miramar, claimed the $1.15 million jackpot from the JACKPOT TRIPLE PLAY™ drawing held on February 23, 2021, using a secured drop box located at the Miami District Office. Rigby chose to receive his winnings as a…
Read More Florida Man Wins $1.15 Million Scratching Off at Fresco y Mas