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TAMPA, FL. – The Tampa Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. This highlights the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department’s commitment to public safety, keeping kids safe and active, and providing top-of-the-line spaces…
Read More Tampa Parks And Recreation Department Awarded National Gold Medal Award For Excellence
ST. PETERSBURG, FL. – The atmosphere at Tropicana Field on Saturday night was reminiscent of the 2019 American League Division Series against the Astros. That is to say the joint was jumping as an announced sellout crowd of 23,783 partied like it was, well, 2019.…
Read More The Rays Hope A Few More Celebrations Are On Tap
TAMPA, FL.- Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Nicole Zapata, from Tampa, Florida, signals a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force SH-60 Seahawk helicopter to lift off the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65). Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron…
Read More Military Recognition: Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Nicole Zapata, From Tampa, Florida
TAMPA, FL. – Beginning at 9 am today, Jackson Springs Road will be closed between Hanley Road and Wilshire Drive while the Tampa Water Department repairs a water main break. Barricades and signs will be located in the area to assist with traffic flow. Please…
Read More Full Road Closure On Jackson Springs Road Between Hanley Road And Wilshire Drive
CLEARWATER, FL. – Clearwater Police detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred overnight. Police say the call came in at 3:24 a.m. from 1489 Park St. An adult male was taken to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, where he is in critical condition this morning. Detectives…
Read More Man In Critical Condition After Early Morning Clearwater Shooting
HERNANDO COUNTY, FL. – Hernando County Fire & Emergency Services is saddened to report that Driver Engineer David Hackett, 44, lost his battle with the COVID-19 yesterday evening, September 25, 2021. Hackett entered the Department in 2002 and was promoted to Driver Engineer in 2013.…
Read More Hernando County Fire & Emergency Services Driver Engineer David Hackett Dies From COVID-19 Complications
Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a BLUE Alert for a 35-year-old man accused of killing a Sheriff’s Deputy in Nassau County. Patrick McDowell was last seen in the area of US 301 and Sandy Ford Road in Callahan, Sunday. McDowell was last seen…
Read More Florida BLUE Alert Issued For Patrick McDowell, Accused Of Killing Sheriff’s Deputy
A Florida Sheriff’s Deputy is not expected to survive after being shot during a traffic stop, doctors said Saturday. Nassau County Sheriff Deputy Joshua Moyers, 29, was shot in the face and back Friday morning outside of Jacksonville, after pulling over 35-year-old Patrick McDowell. McDowell…
Read More “Blow Him Out The Door” Florida Deputy Not Expected To Survive After Traffic Stop Shooting
On Friday, Publix announced eligible individuals may receive their Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose at Florida in-store Publix pharmacies. Booster doses will be provided on a walk-in basis over the weekend as vaccine becomes available at each store; however, appointments can also be made through the…
Read More Publix Pharmacy Providing Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses In Florida
Seriously, watch this guy think about which pressure washer to steal from a Florida Lowes store. According to police, this Florida man chose a 3000 PSI Craftsman valued at $329 after some weighing out his options earlier this week. Police say the man in the…
Read More Florida Man Has A Hard Time Choosing A Pressure Washer To Steal From Lowes