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Baby In Critical But Stable Condition After Motorcycle Crash, Stepfather Arrested
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to a crash involving a motorcycle early Thursday evening at the corne [...]
HRK, FDEP, Wood: Who’s Responsible For The Breach At Piney Point
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. - County and State Officials are taking aim at HRK and its principal owner, William “Mickey” F. Harley III, for the breach at Pi [...]
Man Commits Suicide In Tampa Park After Calling 911
TAMPA, Fla. - A man committed suicide at a Tampa park just after 3:30 PM Thursday, according to Police.
Police say that a male subject dialed 911 [...]
Over 130 Locations In Pasco County Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccine
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - In response to the change in vaccine eligibility, the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) is opening up vac [...]
Police Investigating An Incident Involving A 3-Month-Old Baby At A Daycare Center
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a medical emergency involving a 3-month-old boy in the 1600 block of 10th Street, Sa [...]
Oldsmar Man Arrested For Abusing A 3-Month-Old Baby
PINELLAS COUNTY - Detectives assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit arrested 24-year-old, Jourdian A. Jones after he seriously injured an infan [...]
Hillsborough BOCC Reports Increase In COVID Cases, Extends Emergency Order
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - In Hillsborough County, the number of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases currently averages 400 a day, with the positivity ra [...]
23-Year-Old Tampa Man Killed Wednesday Night In Dale Mabry Hit and Run, Suspect Sought
TAMPA, Fla. - A 23-year-old Tampa man was killed riding his bicycle Wednesday around 8:15 PM, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers say an [...]
Florida Man Arrested After Pointing BB-Gun At Workers And Running From Police
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - On Wednesday at approximately 3:10 p.m, officers responded to the area of Hwy 17 and Cypress Gardens Blvd. in reference to a man [...]
Outdoor Burn Pile Damages Home And Complete Loss Of Three Vehicles
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - At 1:25 p.m. Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services (HCFES) responded to a residential fire at the 34000 block of Park S [...]