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CITRUS COUNTY, FL. – On December 27, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) communications center received a call in reference to a shooting that had just occurred off South Great Oaks Drive in Floral City. Within minutes, deputies arrived on the…
Read More Citrus County: Two Arrested In Deadly Floral City Shooting
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL. – As the number of positive COVID-19 cases rises, a new no-appointment testing site is set to open in Pinellas on Thursday, December 30 to meet additional demand. The new COVID-19 testing site is located at 7150 114th Ave. in Largo. Testing…
Read More Additional COVID Testing Sites To Open In Pinellas County Dec. 30
A cold case is any criminal investigation by a law enforcement agency that has not been solved for (generally) at least one year and, as a result, has been closed from further regular investigations. The three cases featured below today, are out of Lake County, Florida, from…
Read More Florida Cold Case: Three Murders, Three Families That Deserve Justice
HERNANDO COUNTY, FL. – A Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Detention Deputy is being hailed a hero after saving an inmate who was choking on food Tuesday. According to Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday around 10:20 am. Deputy B. Collito was working at the booking…
Read More Hernando County Sheriff’s Detention Deputy Saves Choking Inmate
Three people were killed at the scene of a four-vehicle crash Monday afternoon, and a fourth person passed away later that evening from his injuries, according to investigators. The crash occurred at about 12:02 PM on Lake Hatchineha Road, south of Poinciana, just east of…
Read More Florida Man Kills Four In High-Speed Crash After Beating And Kidnapping Girlfriend
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – Hillsborough County is opening another location for residents to receive free COVID-19 testing. Beginning Thursday, Dec. 30, the Progress Village Park site at 8701 Progress Blvd., Tampa, FL 33619, will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a…
Read More Hillsborough To Open Additional Free Covid Testing Site On Thursday, Dec. 30
LAKELAND, FL. – One man was killed and another critically injured Tuesday, December 28, 2021, as a result of a two-vehicle crash north of Lakeland, which was caused by one of the drivers being impaired. A 44-year old Lakeland man died of head trauma at…
Read More Lakeland Man Charged After DUI Crash Kills One Man, Critically Injures Man’s Son
Throughout 2021, First Lady Casey DeSantis reaffirmed her commitment to support and advocate for Florida’s families, children, and the environment by furthering the goals of the administration. “Floridians have shown tremendous resiliency over the past two years and I am humbled to help Florida’s families,…
Read More Florida’s First Lady DeSantis: 2021 Year-End Review
Kendall Tietz Over 90% of Chicago Teachers Union members polled said they would participate in a “remote-work action” when they resume school in January. The internal poll found 91% of its members would support a “remote-work action” if Chicago Public Schools didn’t implement the move itself. Members…
Read More Over 90% Of Chicago Teachers Union Members Said They Would Participate In A ‘Remote-Work Action’ When They Go Back To School
Andrew Trunsky Michigan’s independent redistricting commission voted to adopt the state’s new congressional map Tuesday afternoon, with five of the 13 new districts being potentially competitive as both parties fight for control of the House. The new map creates competitive seats along Lake Michigan, around…
Read More Michigan Approves New US House Map, Leading To An Incumbent V. Incumbent Primary