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40-Year-Old Largo Killed When Crossing US-19 Early Tuesday
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL. - A 40-year-old Largo man has died from injuries sustained after being struck by a car early Tuesday morning.
According to F [...]
Central Florida Rainy Season Dates Calculated
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay (Ruskin) evaluated local thunderstorm science and climatology to define the rainy season in our area and to [...]
Tampa Armed Barricaded Man Situation Ends Peacefully After Hours Of Negotiations
TAMPA, FL. - Tampa Police have taken an armed suspect into custody after an overnight standoff that started at 2:43 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Dandre [...]
Two Lakeland Residents Displaced After House Fire Monday Morning
LAKELAND, FL. - An early morning structure fire that happened on Monday at 925 Clearview Avenue in Lakeland, displaced two adults.
The Lakeland F [...]
CSX To Close Sheldon Road Between Linebaugh And Waters This Week For Crossing Maintenance
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. - – Motorists can expect delays in the Town ‘N Country area on Tuesday and Wednesday as CSX does maintenance at a railroad c [...]
Two Palmetto Men Arrested On Felony Charges Of Trafficking Cocaine, Stolen Guns
SARASOTA, Fl. - Randy Kelly, 21, and Reggie Grier, 25, both of Palmetto, have been arrested and are facing multiple felony charges, including traffic [...]
Bicyclist Killed Early Monday Morning In Largo, Police Investigating
LARGO, FL. - A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle around 6:00 a.m. Monday in Largo.
According to officials, the Largo Police Department officers re [...]
Full Road Closure on North 34th Street Between East 26th Avenue and East 25th Avenue
TAMPA, FL. - Beginning at 9am today, North 34th Street will close between East 26th Avenue and East 25th Avenue while the Tampa Water Department cond [...]
29-Year-Old Angel Hernandez-Tellez Wanted In Sunday’s Gibsonton Shooting
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect in a Gibsonton shooting that took place during the ear [...]
Man Found Floating In The Water At Clearwater Beach Dies At Morton Plant Hospital
CLEARWATER, FL. - The man that was found floating in the water off of Clearwater Beach on Sunday, has died.
Clearwater Police are investigating th [...]