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Tampa Police Officers Escape Injury In Shooting; Suspect Apprehended
Tampa Police Officers Escape Injury In Shooting; Suspect Apprehended
TAMPA, Fla. - Two Tampa Police officers narrowly avoided injury this morning [...]
Florida Approves Peoples Gas System’s Energy Efficiency Plan
Gas Stove (File)
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a new energy efficiency plan for Peoples Gas System, Inc. (PGS), designe [...]
Hillsborough County Seeks Business Sector Rep For CareerSource Workforce Development Board
CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Hillsborough County is calling on local residents to apply for a position on the Ca [...]
Florida Gaming Control Commission Highlights Gov. DeSantis’ Budget Investments To Combat Illegal Gaming
Casino Floor (File)
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) today announced its support for Governor Ron DeSantis’ Focus on Fiscal Responsibi [...]
Florida Regulators Approve $1.55 Billion In Hurricane-Related Costs For Tampa Electric, Duke Energy
Tampa Electric Makes Strides In Hurricane Milton Power Restoration
Florida utility customers can expect to see higher bills in the coming months a [...]
Teens Arrested In Riverview After Fleeing Deputies In Stolen Vehicle
Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press)
RIVERVIEW, Fla. - Two teenagers were arrested early Tuesday morning after a vehicle pursuit that began in a [...]
Pasco Deputies Seek Suspect In String Of Hudson Vehicle Burglaries
Pasco Deputies Seek Suspect In String Of Hudson Vehicle Burglaries
HUDSON, Fla. - Pasco Sheriff's deputies are investigating a string of vehicle b [...]
Fatal Crash In Sumter County: Webster Man Killed After Dump Truck Runs Stop Sign
Florida Highway Patrol
SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A 45-year-old Webster man was killed in a crash early this morning in Sumter County. The crash occurr [...]
Tampa Traffic Alert: Lane Closures On N. West Shore Blvd For Water Main Repair
Traffic Alert
TAMPA, Fla. - Drivers in Tampa should be aware of lane closures on North West Shore Boulevard starting at 9 a.m. today. Both the ins [...]
Early Morning Fire At Brian’s Place Restaurant In Hernando Beach Quickly Contained
Brian's Place Restaurant (HCFR)
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - A commercial structure fire at Brian's Place restaurant in Hernando Beach was swiftly cont [...]