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Clearwater Shooting With Multiple Victims, One Critically Injured and Airlifted
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue are on the scene of a shooting with multiple victims near the intersection of D [...]
Florida Couple Pleads Guilty to $1.1 Million COVID-Relief Fraud, Falsely Claiming to Be Farmers
A Florida couple pleaded guilty for their participation in a scheme to file four fraudulent loan applications seeking more than $1.1 million in forgi [...]
Transportation Pilot Program Aims to Get You to the Bus With Ease
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla, - Nicole McClary, Senior Project Planner, HART, introduced the Planning Commission to its newest pilot program aimed at man [...]
Wesley Chapel Singer Zach D’Onofrio to be Featured on American Idol March 14th
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - On March 14th, make sure you catch local star Zach D'Onofrio, 20, Wesley Chapel, on American Idol.
In this episode, Zach ret [...]
Pinellas County Senior Vaccine Appointments Available Now, More Age Groups Eligible Soon
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - As the State of Florida is poised to open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to more age groups next week, now is the time for Pine [...]
Spring Hill Home Burglary Suspect Sought by Sheriff
SPRING HILL, Fla. - Hernando County Sheriff's Office is searching to identify a suspect that was caught on camera in a Spring Hill burglary.
The s [...]
Florida Joins FTC, 38 States, and D.C. To Shut Down Massive Charity Fraud Telefunding Operation
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, along with the Federal Trade Commission and 46 agencies from 38 states and the District [...]
Long-Time Belleair Mayor Gary H. Katica Passes Away; Remembered for a Life of Service
BELLEAIR, Fla. - On Sunday evening, Belleair Mayor Gary H. Katica (87) passed away in his home, surrounded by loved ones.
Mayor Katica served the [...]
Tampa City Council Suspends Liquor Licenses For Three Bars
TAMPA, Fla. - Three Tampa bars will shut down temporarily after being cited violations for people not wearing masks.
Tampa City Council held a sp [...]
Polk County Sheriff Seeking Suspect in Walmart ‘Distraction Theft’
MULBERRY, Fla. - Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff's Office are trying to identify the man in the photos below in reference to a' distraction t [...]