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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Further Strengthen Florida’s Resiliency Efforts
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 1954. This comprehensive legislation will ensure a coordinated approach to Florida’s coastal [...]
16-Year-Old Lakeland Girl Located Safe
LAKELAND, FL. - Update: Emma has been located safe. Thank you to everyone who shared this.
16-year-old Emma Lynn Carter was reported missing early [...]
Former Florida School Teacher Sentenced To Seven Years, Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Images And Videos
U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Christopher Ted Duluk, 32, Fort Myers, to seven years in federal prison for possessing image [...]
Florida Gas Supply Strong: Like Toilet Paper, Panic Buying Causing Shortages
TAMPA, Fla., – The Colonial Pipeline is still down, yet Florida remains well supplied with fuel. While there is not considered to be a gasoline “shor [...]
55-Year-Old St. Pete Man Arrested In Tuesday Night Manslaughter Of Roommate
SANIT PETERSBURG, FL. - A 55-year-old man has been arrested and charged with manslaughter after his roommate was found dead.
Investigators say tha [...]
Central Florida: Don’t Panic, Your Gas Comes From Vessels, Not Colonial Pipeline
There’s no need for residents of central Florida to drive to the gas station and fill up, unless you actually need gas.
Florida is not largely dep [...]
Odessa Couple Killed On Tandem Bike After Being Struck By SUV In No Passing Zone
EAST LAKE, FL. - An Odessa man and a woman were killed in a crash caused by an SUV driver who hit an oncoming SUV in a no-passing zone.
According [...]
Clearwater Police Arrest Suspect In Palmetto Park Apartments Murder
CLEARWATER, FL.- Clearwater Police homicide detectives have charged a Clearwater man with first-degree murder in a slaying earlier this month at Palm [...]
Tampa Garbage Truck Driver To Receive Life Saving Award, Saving 7-Year-Old Boy
TAMPA, Fla. - In recognition of his quick thinking and bravery, Sheriff Chad Chronister will award a garbage truck driver with Waste Connections the [...]
Dunkin Donuts Employee Arrested For Manslaughter Of A 77-Year-Old Elderly Customer
TAMPA, Fla. - A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an altercation at a Tampa Dunkin Donuts, that led to a man dying.
Police say [...]