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ST. PETERSBURG, FL. – A 58-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash that happened early on Monday morning. According to police, a pedestrian, Hollis Heatherley, W/M, 58 years old, was crossing the roadway, in the crosswalk. An unknown black vehicle, traveling westbound on 1st…
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ST. PETERSBURG, FL. – The curtain will rise on the postseason Thursday at Tropicana Field. The Rays, who will play in the American League Division Series against the winner of Tuesday night’s wild-card game between the Yankees and Red Sox, are in the postseason for…
Read More The Rays First Reached The Postseason In 2008, Curtain Will Rise Again
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis released the following statement regarding First Lady Casey DeSantis: “I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer. As the mother of three young children, Casey is the centerpiece of…
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A homeless Florida woman will survive after police say she was attacked by a large alligator early Monday morning. According to police, at 6 am this morning, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue responded to the 1800 block of 4th St. S for a woman that was…
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Florida gas prices declined another 2 cents last week. The state average has been on a downward trend for the past two weeks; slipping a total of 5 cents since setting a new 2021 high of $3.10 per gallon in mid-September. “After weeks of declines, gas…
Read More Florida Gas Prices Slip Lower, Yet Upward Pressure Remains
TAMPA, FL. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide in Tampa. On Monday, just before 5:00 a.m., deputies responded to the report of a shooting in the 4500 block of Clifton Street. At this time, detectives believe this deadly shooting was the result…
Read More One Man Shot Dead After Early Morning Argument On Clifton Street In Tampa
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – A 42-year-old Zephyrhills man was killed Sunday morning in a crash that happened around 10:30 am. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a pickup truck was traveling eastbound on SR-574 (MLK Blvd), just east of Williams Road, as the Zephyrhills man traveled…
Read More 42-Year-Old Zephryhills Man Killed While Riding Bicycle Across MLK
Deputies assigned to the Marine Unit and DUI Unit investigated an overnight boating crash that resulted in the arrest of 38-year-old Paul Rae. Rae is currently on federal supervised release status due to his indictment in the January 6, 2021 incident at the US Capitol.…
Read More Florida Man On Federal Release From U.S. Capitol Riot, Arrested After Boat Crashes
(Family Features) The importance of health and wellness is top of mind for many people. There are many contributing factors to wellness such as diet, physical activity, social engagement and genetics. All are important, but a first step to wellness is choosing healthy foods to…
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LAKELAND, FL. – Publix announced its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 37 cents per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable Nov. 1, 2021, either through direct deposit or mailed as a check to stockholders of record as of…
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