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U.S. Marshals Make Arrest In Tampa July 5th Homicide
TAMPA, FL. - A 28-year-old man has been arrested in a July 5 shooting homicide that happened in Tampa.
According to Tampa Police, on July 5, 2021, [...]
Florida Husband And Wife, Convenience Store Owners, Sentenced To Prison For SNAP Program Fraud
U.S. District Judge Maria Morales Howard has sentenced Russell Leroy Dotson, Jr., 63, Jacksonville, and his wife, Maria Luisa Dotson, 66, Jacksonvill [...]
Streetscape Construction To Begin On Cleveland Street And Gulf To Bay Boulevard City
CLEARWATER, FL. - The city of Clearwater invites the public to kick-off meetings on July 20 to discuss the beginning of construction July 26 on the C [...]
Hernando County Couple Arrested In Fireworks Theft Spree And One Stolen Drill
HERNANDO COUNTY, FL. - A Hernando couple is behind bars after a fireworks theft spree left them with a very short fuse.
According to Hernando Coun [...]
St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation Honored For Values By Boy Scouts Of America
TAMPA, FL. - The St. Joseph's Hospitals Foundation was honored by the Boy Scouts of America recently with the Soaring Eagle Award, which recognizes t [...]
Florida Man Steals $430 Worth Of Meats At Walmart, Sought By Police
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, aro [...]
51-Year-Old Pinellas Park Man Arrested Resident On Child Porn Charges
PINELLAS PARK, FL. - A 51-year-old Pinellas Park man has been arrested on child porn charges according to police.
Investigators say a yearlong inv [...]
Three People Arrested At Tuesday’s Cuban Protests In Tampa
TAMPA, FL. - The Tampa Police Department has arrested three people in connection with Tuesday's Cuban demonstration.
According to police, a large [...]
60-Year-Old Lecanto Man Dies From Injuries In 4th Of July Crash
CITRUS COUNTY, FL. - A 60-year-old Lecanto man has died from injuries sustained in a crash that happened on July 4th.
According to Florida Highway [...]
Mayor Jane Castor: Tampa Stands In Solidarity With The People Of Cuba
TAMPA, Fla. - In a video statement on Tuesday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor sent a message of solidarity to the people of Cuba.
"The city of Tampa stan [...]