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HERNANDO COUNTY, FL. – A Hernando couple is behind bars after a fireworks theft spree left them with a very short fuse. According to Hernando County Sheriff, over the course of a week, numerous incidents of stolen fireworks were reported throughout Hernando County. Detectives with…
Read More Hernando County Couple Arrested In Fireworks Theft Spree And One Stolen Drill
TAMPA, FL. – The St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation was honored by the Boy Scouts of America recently with the Soaring Eagle Award, which recognizes those individuals or organizations that have made a substantial impact in the community and embody the values of the Scout Oath…
Read More St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation Honored For Values By Boy Scouts Of America
LARGO, FL. – In an impromptu stop on Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis paid a visit to Largo’s Conservative Grounds. Conservative Grounds owner Cliff Gephart said, “We’ve been the epicenter of politics and Tampa Bay. But we’ve actually become…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis Pays A Visit To Largo’s Conservative Grounds
TAMPA, Fla.- One year later, the Tampa Police Department is still looking for information to assist detectives in identifying the person who shot and killed 28-year-old Dwayne Saddler during a large street party. In the early hours of July 12, 2020, officers responded to the…
Read More $5,000 Reward: One Year Later, The Murder Of Dwayne Saddler Still Unsolved
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) blasted property owner Mr. Andrew Podray of Eastside Terrace Apartments and Eastside Gardens Apartments in Jacksonville, Florida after receiving updated Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) inspection scores for both of the Florida properties. Eastside Terrace Apartments received a failing score…
Read More “Stomach-Churning” Sen. Rubio Blasts Florida Slumlord
WINTER HAVEN, FL. – Police are searching for a man who went on a protein-packed shopping spree at Walmart, but failed to pay. On July 9, 2021, around 3 p.m., the suspect pictured below went to Walmart at 7450 Cypress Gardens Blvd in Winter Haven…
Read More Florida Man Steals $430 Worth Of Meats At Walmart, Sought By Police
A South Florida mother has been arrested for the deaths of her two daughters whose bodies were found in a canal on June 22nd. Police said they have arrested Tinessa Hogan, 36, on two counts of first-degree murder and she is currently being held at the Broward…
Read More Mom Arrested In The Death Of Her Two Daughters Found In Florida Canal
Not kidding…Police are searching for a Florida man who repeatedly steals Ronald McDonald House donation boxes. According to Crimestoppers, between May 26 and June 10, 2021, the same suspect is believed to be responsible for taking at least 7 and attempting to steal the 8th…
Read More Florida Man Caught On Camera Stealing Ronald McDonald House Donation Boxes
PINELLAS PARK, FL. – A 51-year-old Pinellas Park man has been arrested on child porn charges according to police. Investigators say a yearlong investigation into Pinellas Park resident Duane Scott Baker, 51, resulted in a search warrant being executed on his residence 6842 80th Terrace.…
Read More 51-Year-Old Pinellas Park Man Arrested Resident On Child Porn Charges
TAMPA, FL. – The Tampa Police Department has arrested three people in connection with Tuesday’s Cuban demonstration. According to police, a large group gathered at Al Lopez Park where the crowd at first remained on the sidewalk around 4 p.m. Another group staged at the…
Read More Three People Arrested At Tuesday’s Cuban Protests In Tampa