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Pinellas County To Open Two Shelters Ahead Of Tropical Storm Elsa
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL. - Pinellas County will open two shelters at 9 a.m. Tuesday for residents seeking emergency shelter from Tropical Storm Elsa.
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Woman’s Body Found In Florida Retention Pond, Alligator Attack Suspected
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a woman found in a Valrico retention pond Sunday night.
Just after 8:40 p.m [...]
2 Dead In Two Unrelated Homicides In Tampa Overnight
TAMPA, FL. - Tampa Police Detectives are investigating two overnight homicides, in two unrelated cases.
Officers responded to the 3600 block of 29 [...]
26-Year-Old Ridge Manor Man Killed In Overnight Motorcycle Crash
HERNANDO COUNTY, FL. - A 26-year-old Ridge Manor man was killed while riding a motorcycle overnight in a crash that happened around 12:24 am.
Acc [...]
Hernando County Declares Local State Of Emergency, Issues Emergency Orders Ahead Of Tropical Storm Elsa
HERNANDO COUNTY, FL. - Hernando County Emergency Management continues to monitor Tropical Storm Elsa. Government leaders are assessing current and fo [...]
Pinellas Update: Sandbags Available For Unincorporated Pinellas Residents, City Residents Advised To Check With Local Municipalities
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL. - Sandbag distribution locations activated for unincorporated Pinellas residents to prepare for potential flooding from increase [...]
City Of Temple Terrace Distributing Sandbags Ahead Of Tropical Storm Elsa
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL. - The City of Temple Terrace will make sandbags available to City residents beginning at 1 p.m. today at the Sports Complex locat [...]
78-Year-Old New Port Richey Man Killed In Sunday Crash
PASCO COUNTY, FL. - A 78-year-old New Port Richey man was killed in a crash that happened on Moon Lake Road Sunday.
According to Florida Highway P [...]
14-Year-Old Dade City Girl Killed After Falling Off An ATV
PASCO COUNTY, FL. - A 14-year-old Dade City girl was killed Sunday after falling off of an ATV on Old Trilby Road.
According to Florida Highway Pa [...]
Winter Haven Police Officer Arrested For Domestic Battery
WINTER HAVEN, FL. - A domestic violence event has landed a female Winter Haven Police Officer in jail after an altercation in an apartment parking lo [...]