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Hernando and Pasco County Victims Avoid An “Old Scam With A New Twist”
SPRING HILL, Fla. - An old scam featuring a new twist recently made its way through Hernando County and Pasco County.
Last week, Hernando County d [...]
Tampa Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Man In Rodeway Inn Shooting Death
TAMPA, Fla. - A 21-year-old Tampa man has been arrested in the shooting death that happened at the Rodeway Inn in Tampa.
Police say at approximat [...]
CCSO Detective Recognized By Florida Attorney General For Her Contributions To Crime Victims
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. - Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Detective Tiffany Barry of the Special Victims Unit (SVU) was presented with the 2020 Dis [...]
Latest “Tampa Scorecard” Numbers Released
TAMPA, Fla. - The latest results of the “Tampa Scorecard” have now been published on the website www.tampascorecard.com.
The report shows a stark [...]
Hernando County Sheriff Announces ‘Operation Safe Surrender’
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis has announced another collaborative effort of Operation Safe Surrender in Hernando County [...]
Lane Closure On North Himes Ave Between West Caracas Street And West Ellicott Street
TAMPA, Fla. - Beginning at 9 am today, the outside northbound lane of North Himes Avenue between West Caracas Street and West Ellicott Street will be [...]
U.S. 19 South At S.R. 590 Closed In Clearwater, Police-Involved Traffic Crash
CLEARWATER, Fla.- Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue are on the scene of a crash with serious injuries on U.S. 19 near Drew Street.
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Aggravated Battery At Rodeway Inn Venice
VENICE, Fla. - The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an aggravated battery in Venice.
Officials say deputies were called [...]
Report: Piney Point Unanswered Questions
In an ongoing investigation into the Piney Point debacle, The Free Press continues its search for the truth regarding who is responsible for the near [...]
Tampa Police Investigating An Overnight Shooting Death
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Police were on the scene of a shooting death investigation overnight.
Tampa Police say the shooting happened in the 8400 block [...]