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Florida Gov. DeSantis and CVS Health Announce Additional 76 COVID-19 Vaccine Sites in Florida
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that CVS Health will administer COVID-19 vaccines at 76 additional CVS Pharmacy locations across Florida.
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Polk County Vaccine Registration Extended to Residents 60 Years of Age and Older
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Polk County, in partnership with Polk County Board of County Commissioners, is expanding
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Polk County Elementary School Bus Attendant, Paraprofessional Arrested for Burglary with Assault
LAKE WALES, Fla. - On Monday, Polk County Sheriff Detectives arrested 38-year-old Christina Siddell of Lake Wales for burglary with assault, a first- [...]
Clearwater Police Seeking Shooting Suspect That Killed 18-Year-Old, Injured 3 Others
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater Police homicide detectives continue to search for the vehicle involved in Monday night's shooting that left one man dea [...]
Hernando County Local State of Emergency Set to Expire
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - At the March 9, 2021, Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, the Board voted to discontinue the Local [...]
Polk County Sheriff Seeking Beer Thief in Lakeland
LAKELAND, Fla. - Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff's Office are trying to identify the man pictured below for stealing beer. The theft occurred [...]
Long-Time Leaders on Hillsborough Planning Commission Thanked for Insights and Commitment
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Planning Commission began its Tuesday meeting recognizing two gentlemen who’ve both served on the [...]
Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen Mourned by Tampa PD, Community
TAMPA, Fla. - Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen was killed early Tuesday morning when his police vehicle was struck by a wrong-way driver on Interst [...]
Massachusetts Man Charged in Tampa Super Bowl Fake Merchandise Case
TAMPA, Fla. - On February 3, a BP gas station located at 3930 North Nebraska Avenue was the site of a law enforcement joint operation that seized NFL [...]
Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen, Father of Three, Killed in Wrong-Way Crash
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen was killed early Tuesday morning when his police vehicle was struck by a wrong-way driver on [...]