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Tampa Police Detectives Seeking Vehicle Involved In Fatal Hit And Run
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Police Detectives are looking for a newer model charcoal gray sedan, possibly a Chevrolet Impala, that was involved in a fatal hi [...]
Clearwater Police Charge Four With Street Racing, Make 26 DUI Arrests
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater Police traffic enforcement team officers arrested four people for street racing over the Memorial Day weekend.
In a [...]
Fire At Duffy’s Sports Grill On Dale Mabry Overnight
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Fire Rescue received a call at 10:11 p.m. Monday night reporting that mulch was on fire outside of Duffy's Sports Grill, 1580 Nor [...]
Police: Fatal Hit And Run Investigation After Man Struck By Car And Motorcycle Overnight
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Police are investigating a fatal hit & run that occurred late Monday night.
An adult white male in his 50's reportedly st [...]
High-Speed Crash In Lutz Kills Wesley Chapel And Zephyrhills Man
LUTZ, Fla. - A high-speed crash that happened around 3:25 am Tuesday, claimed the life of two men according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers sa [...]
Authorities Close Philippe Park In Safety Harbor After Black Bear Sighting
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL. - Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources closed Philippe Park today after a black bear that has been previously spotte [...]
Tampa Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash On Veterans Expressway Overnight
TAMPA, Fla. - A 43-year-old man was killed Tuesday after he crashed into a guardrail around 12:37 am Tuesday, according to police.
Police say that [...]
AAA Hurricane Season Survey: 29% of Floridians Would Ignore Evacuation Warnings
If a hurricane struck Florida tomorrow, would you be ready? A new AAA survey reveals that many residents would not be.
Survey Highlights
43% of [...]
Lane Closure On Livingston Ave Between East 148th Avenue And East Bearss Ave
TAMPA, FL. - Beginning at 9 am today, the southbound lane on Livingston Avenue between East 148th Avenue and East Bearss Avenue will be closed while [...]
47-Year-Old Miami Man Killed In Sumter County I-75 Crash
SUMTER COUNTY, Fla.- A 47-year-old Miami man was killed in a crash that happened on I-75 around 7:30 pm Monday, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
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