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SARASOTA, Fla. – Beginning in March through June 30, any dog or cat adopted in the Sarasota area can receive a free veterinary exam and free telehealth visit, thanks to Airvet and local participating veterinarians. “Our goal is to help all pets find loving and…
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Existing-home sales declined in February, following two prior months of gains, according to the National Association of Realtors. Month-over-month, only one major region saw an increase in February, but all four U.S. regions recorded year-over-year gains. Total existing-home sales completed transactions that include single-family homes,…
Read More U.S. Existing-Home Sales Descend 6.6% in February
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – On Saturday, March 20, 2021, PCSO Detention Deputy Michaela Butler was arrested in unincorporated Arcadia by the Desoto County Sheriff’s Office for one count DUI (M-1). According to the Desoto County Sheriff’s Office affidavit, around 2:00 a.m. Saturday morning, 25-year-old Michaela…
Read More Polk County Sheriff’s Office Detention Deputy Arrested For DUI In Desoto County After Concert
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – On Friday evening, March 19, 2021, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested three PCSO deputies and charged them with felonies related to evidence tampering. All three resigned upon their arrests; they would have been terminated had they not resigned. The investigation…
Read More Three Polk County Deputies Arrested During Investigation Into Evidence Tampering
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify a man believed to be the shooter in an incident that occurred outside of a hookah lounge on Sunday. At 3:40 a.m. on March 21, a victim was seated in his vehicle outside…
Read More WATCH: Sheriff Seeking Suspect Caught On Camera In Tampa Hookah Lounge Shooting
On March 22-25, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Brussels, Belgium, to participate in the NATO Foreign Ministerial. During this visit, he will meet with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Allied Foreign Ministers, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, EU High…
Read More Secretary Blinken Travels to Belgium To Highlight the Strength of the NATO Alliance and the Transatlantic Relationship
HILLSBOROUGH, Fla. – Individuals age 50 and older can now make appointments to receive a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccination later this week at Hillsborough County’s public vaccination site at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, 4121 N. 50th St. in Tampa. Vaccine eligibility has been expanded to all individuals…
Read More Individuals Age 50-Plus Can Make Appointments for Vaccinations at Hillsborough County Site
SARASOTA, Fla. – Sarasota Police detectives have arrested a 15-year-old in connection to the shooting at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds that happened Saturday shortly before 10 p.m. Sarasota Police detectives are confident the suspect knew the victim and this was not a random incident. The…
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CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – A pickup truck crashed and caught fire on Sunday, claiming the life of the female driver. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the pickup was traveling on East Bushnell Road at Daniels Road when it departed the roadway for unknown reasons. Once…
Read More Woman Killed Sunday When Pickup Truck Collides With Tree and Caught Fire
BRADENTON, Fla. – Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue units responded to a reported building fire on Sunday at 11:52 PM at 337 Suwanee Avenue. Fire Rescue responded to the fire with 4 Engines, 1 Ladder a Battalion Chief and multiple support staff. Cedar Hammock was assisted…
Read More Fire Claims A Single-Family Home Overnight, One Injury