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TALLAHASSEE, FL.- Alligator hunting could become a 24/7 endeavor under a proposal going before Florida wildlife commissioners. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on March 2 will consider a staff proposal that would expand, at most locations, the daily hours for the next alligator…
Read More Florida Gator Hunts Could Get Longer Hours
ST. PETERSBURG, FL. – SPOT is a remote-control robotic dog that can climb stairs, open doorknobs, and move over rough or uneven terrain, and is the newest member of the St. Petersburg Police Department. It can be used in extraordinary situations that involve a threat…
Read More Meet SPOT, Remote Control Robotic Dog, Newest Member Of St. Petersburg Police Department
TAMPA, FL. – Today, Pollstar’s comedy touring artist of the decade Kevin Hart brings fans a special Valentine’s Day gift with the announcement of his first major tour in over four years. The Reality Check Tour, produced by Live Nation, begins this July and will…
Read More Kevin Hart Returns To Tampa With 2022 Reality Check Tour
TAMPA, FL. – Tampa Police are requesting assistance in locating a missing teenage female. Police say 16-year-old Roslyn Baldwin is missing from her residence near 114th Av. and N. Nebraska Av. and there are concerns for her well being. Roslyn is described as 5’9″ in…
Read More Tampa Police Searching For Missing 16-Year-Old
TAMPA, FL. – The Lightning’s awkward three-game, post-all-star road trip resumes Tuesday night in Newark against the Devils. The games were rescheduled during what would have been a two-week Olympic break. With the NHL not participating in Beijing, a decision that was made a few…
Read More Lightning Conclude Road Trip Tuesday Night Before Another Layoff
TAMPA, FL. – Tampa Parks and Recreation is set to break ground this morning on Tampa’s first disability and sensory-friendly playground that is fully funded by the City of Tampa. The New Tampa All Abilities Playground is set to be a 10,000+ square-foot playground, designed for children…
Read More Tampa Breaking Ground On First Disability And Sensory-Friendly Playground
TAMPA, FL. – Beginning at 9 am today, all travel lanes of East Tyler Street will be closed between North Florida Avenue and North Marion Street while the Tampa Water Department repairs a water main break. Barricades and signs will be located in the area…
Read More Water Main Break Closes East Tyler Street Between North Florida Ave And North Marion St
Florida gas prices declined a penny last week, but strong upward pressure remains on prices at the pump. The average price for gasoline set a new 2022 high of $3.47 per gallon on Wednesday. That is the most expensive daily average since July 2014. From there, the…
Read More Florida Gas Prices Decline A Penny As Upward Pressure Remains
PASCO COUNTY, FL. – Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are currently searching for Zayna Powell, a missing 23-year-old. Deputies say Powell is 5’04”, approx. 120 lbs., with brown eyes and long braided black hair. Powell was last seen around 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 30 in the Gardner…
Read More Pasco Deputies Searching For Missing 23-Year-Old Woman Last Seen In Wesley Chapel
A young girl is recovering after a fall from a gondola ride at the Florida State Fair Saturday Night. On February 12, 2021, just after 8:40 p.m., three minors, all family members under the age of 10, were riding the gondola across the fairgrounds when…
Read More 7-Year-Old Girl Falls 35-40 Feet From Ride At Florida State Fair