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SARASOTA, FL. – Henry Ellis Clemon, 89, has been located and is safe, according to Sarasota Police Department. Sarasota Police were searching for the missing 89-year-old man. Police say Henry Ellis Clemon, 89, was last seen on Pershing Ave., on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at…
Read More Missing 89-Year-Old Man In Sarasota Located Safe By Investigators
A Florida woman, who worked as a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officer at Tampa International Airport, has been arrested after faking a burglary report to avoid her boss coming down on her. Read on. On Monday, April 18, 2022, Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested…
Read More Florida Woman, TSA Officer Arrested For Faking Burglary Report Since She Was Late To Work
PASCO COUNTY, FL. – Summer is right around the corner, so now is a great time to enroll your child in a variety of fun activities to keep them active! Join Pasco County Cooperative Extension for our Summer Day Camps from June 15 to July…
Read More Pasco County 4-H Program Hosts Summer Day Camps
Ratcheting up a fight with Walt Disney Co., Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday expanded a set up for Disney World and nearby properties. DeSantis made the announcement during an appearance in The Villages, as lawmakers prepared to start a special session Tuesday on a congressional…
Read More DeSantis: Florida Special Legislative Session To Consider Eliminating Disney Governing District
A Florida Marine Corp Veteran was struck with luck after claiming a $1,000,000 prize from a Florida Lottery scratch-off game. The Florida Lottery announced that James Musselwhite, of Sarasota, claimed a $1 million prize from the $5,000,000 LUCK Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as…
Read More Florida Marine Corp Veteran Is Buying A New Golf Cart After Winning $1,000,000 On Scratch-Off Game
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – A 19-year-old Gibsonton man was killed in a crash that happened just after 4:30 am on Tuesday. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 2016 Jeep Wrangler, was traveling eastbound along US-92, west of Mango Road. Troopers say a Nissan Altima, was…
Read More 19-Year-Old Gibsonton Man Killed In Tuesday Morning Crash
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL. – The New Port Richey Police is looking for the public’s help in identifying a Dunkin Donuts armed robbery suspect. On Tuesday, at 5:40 AM police say the suspect entered the Dunkin Donuts located at 5524 U.S. Highway 19, displayed a…
Read More New Port Richey Police Searching For Dunkin Donuts Armed Robbery Suspect
LAKELAND, FL. – Blessings and Hope Food Pantry started 12 years ago in the shed of a small church in Highland City, Florida. Once serving a few people a month, the organization currently serves 500 families in the Lakeland area every week. Rain or shine,…
Read More Lakeland Food Pantry Gives New Hope
POLK COUNTY, FL. – In response to suggestions from the community, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office announces a new free program where citizens can elect to put decals on their homes and vehicles alerting deputies that someone within has been diagnosed with autism. “Our deputies…
Read More Polk County Sheriff’s Office Unveils “Autism Decal” To Help Deputies Identify Those With Needs
TARPON SPRINGS, FL. – A 24-year-old Tampa woman was killed in a crash that happened around 2:16 am on Tuesday on US-19 in Pinellas County. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the woman driving a 2010 Hyundai Accent, was traveling southbound on US-19, south of Sun…
Read More 24-Year-Old Tampa Woman Killed After Crashing Into Stopped Tarpon Springs Police SUV