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Lakeland Man Killed In Hit-And-Run While Changing His Tire On I-275 In Pinellas County
Lakeland Man Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash On I-275 In Pinellas County (FHP)
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - A 37-year-old Lakeland man was fatally struck b [...]
US-19 Crash Claims Life Of Hudson Man In Pasco County: Florida Highway Patrol
Florida Highway Patrol
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - A 55-year-old Hudson man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Friday evening at the intersection of Regen [...]
USF Student Fee Refund Case Moves Forward As Class Action
University Of South Florida (TFP File Photo)
TAMPA, Fla. - A Florida appeals court has paved the way for a class-action lawsuit against the Univer [...]
Florida Court To Reconsider “SEXUAL PREDATOR” Label On Driver’s Licenses
Judge's Gavel. TFP File Photo
A Florida appeals court will rehear a case challenging the constitutionality of a state law requiring the words "SEX [...]
90 Dogs Saved In Massive Animal Rescue Operation In Citrus County
Elouise Leland (CCSO)
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. - In a collaborative effort involving the Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Animal Control Unit and [...]
Hernando County Fire Rescue Mourns The Loss Of Firefighter Marc Matto
Marc Matto
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - The Hernando County Fire Rescue community is grieving the sudden passing of Firefighter Marc Matto. Matto, a de [...]
Mulberry Man Caught Red-Handed In Lakeland Burglary
Nicholas Anthony Spreen
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A Mulberry man is behind bars after being caught in the act of burglarizing a Lakeland home. 39-year-o [...]
Gasparilla Pirate Fest: Prepare For Major Road Closures And Traffic Impacts This Weekend
Gasparilla Pirate Fest: Prepare For Major Road Closures And Traffic Impacts This Weekend
TAMPA, Fla. - Ahoy, mateys! Gasparilla Pirate Fest is set [...]
Brooksville Man Arrested After Six-Month Narcotics Investigation
Brian Lamar Haygood
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - A Brooksville man is facing multiple drug-related charges after a six-month investigation by the Herna [...]
U.S. Existing-Home Sales Climb 2.2% In December, Strongest Pace Since February 2024
Real Estate For Sale (File)
The U.S. housing market saw a notable uptick in December, with existing-home sales rising 2.2% to a seasonally adjuste [...]