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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 [...]
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting, Dr. MLK Way And Newtown
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a shooting investigation.
Deputies were called to the area of Dr. Ma [...]
DeSantis Signs Hallmark Anti-Rioting Legislation Taking Unapologetic Stand for Public Safety
Today, during a press conference at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by legislative leadership and law enforcement [...]
St. Pete Murder Suspect Arrested In Syracuse NY
SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. - A 21-year-old suspect in the St. Pete murder of Tedarrell Davenport has been arrested in NY.
Officials say that detective [...]
Sarasota County Sheriff Uncovers CARES Act Fraud At SRQ Financial, Stopped $4.15 Million From Release
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. - Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman announced Monday the results of an investigation that halted the fraudulent release o [...]
Deputies Investigate Deadly Tampa Shooting, Witness Sought By Detectives
TAMPA, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating an individual who may have witnessed a deadl [...]
Pasco County ‘Chop Shop’ Bust And Arrest
HUDSON, Fla. - Pasco Sheriff's detectives arrested a Hudson man on Friday following an intense investigation.
Scott Sands, 43, was arrested for m [...]
48-Year-Old Lakeland Woman Killed Crossing US 98 Saturday Night
LAKELAND, Fla. - On Saturday, April 17, 2021, at approximately 10:35 p.m., a Chevrolet Malibu was traveling southbound on US 98 North in the outside [...]
3-Year-Old Boy Killed On South Skyway Bridge Saturday
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. - A 3-year-old toddler was killed Saturday on the South Sunshine Skyway Bridge Pier.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, a C [...]