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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Tenth Judicial Circuit Officer Involved Deadly Incident Task Force is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that took place Wednesday afternoon in unincorporated Haines City. No deputies were injured in the incident.   Sheriff Grady Judd will hold a media briefing at…

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg Police has arrested Ivan Edward, 24, in connection with the murder of 42-year-old Kelli Fisher. Edward has been charged with First Degree Murder. Fisher was last seen alive on July 16th, leaving in her aunt’s car. She was reported…

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Hillsborough County is taking action to expedite Hurricane Milton recovery efforts. On Wednesday, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the allocation of $60 million from reserve funds to support debris removal and other emergency protective measures. The funds will be transferred from the Catastrophic…

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LAKELAND, Fla. – The Lakeland Police Department is encouraging residents to safely dispose of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 26th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This event provides a convenient way to prevent medication misuse and protect the…

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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is partnering with several community organizations to host a free food distribution event tomorrow, Thursday, October 24th. The event will take place at Union Missionary Baptist Church, starting at 9:00 AM. Food will be distributed on a…

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AccuWeather meteorologists are warning of a growing wildfire threat across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic as record dry conditions combine with unusually warm weather. “It has been bone-dry across much of the country for the past 30 days,” said AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno. “We…

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TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. – Get ready for a fantastic fall celebration! The Temple Terrace Fall Festival is back this Saturday, October 26th, from 6 PM to 9 PM, and it’s completely FREE! Bring the whole family for an evening of fun and festivities, featuring: READ:…

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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 70-year-old man from Lakeland tragically passed away Monday after suffering a medical emergency while driving. The incident occurred around 5:40 PM on Thornhill Road, just north of Fox Hollow Drive. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was driving…

Read More Lakeland Man Dies After Crashing SUV Following Medical Episode: Florida Highway Patrol

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – A 73-year-old woman from Homosassa was killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 8:41 PM on Poppy Street, east of Torenia Verbenas Court. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the woman was driving a Chevy Impala westbound…

Read More Homosassa Woman’s Car Erupts In Flames After Crashing Into Trees: Florida Highway Patrol

Hurricane Kristy is undergoing rapid intensification in the eastern Pacific, with satellite imagery showing a developing eye and favorable conditions for further strengthening. The storm’s intensity has been increased to 85 knots (98 mph), and it is expected to continue strengthening over the next 36…

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