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Northbound I-75 to Close in Hernando County for Fallen Officer’s Funeral Procession
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - On Tuesday, 03-16-21 at approximately 1:30 p.m., all northbound traffic (travel lanes and on-ramps) will be shut down to allo [...]
Four Plaintiff’s Sue Pasco County Sheriff To End ILP, Sheriff’s Office Not Backing Down
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Last Wednesday, four plaintiffs sued the Pasco County Sheriff, saying they were harassed, fined, and even arrested by deputies w [...]
“Slap the Glasses Off of Her Face” Tampa Woman Arrested in Polk County After Violent Theft
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A Tampa woman was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office early Saturday, March 13, 2021, after she sprayed a store employee [...]
Temporary Closure of Rotary Centennial Dog Park in Spring Hill
SPRING HILL, Fla. - Hernando County Parks and Recreation will temporarily close Rotary Centennial Dog Park, located at 10375 Sandlor Street in Spring [...]
Full Lane Closure on Dana Shores Drive Between Rocky Shores Drive and Pelican Island Drive
TAMPA, Fla. - Beginning at 10 am today, Dana Shores Drive will be closed between Rocky Shores Drive and Pelican Island Drive while the Tampa Water De [...]
Four People Shot Overnight in Tampa, Reward Offered For Suspects
TAMPA, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance identifying three female suspects involved in an overnig [...]
In-Person Job and Career Fair This Thursday, March 18th, 10 am-2 pm
LAKELAND, Fla. - In partnership with The Center for Calling and Career and The Free Press, Southeastern University will be hosting a career fair [...]
Details Set For Funeral of Tampa Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen
TAMPA, Fla. - A funeral service for Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen will take place on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Idlewild Baptist Ch [...]
Scouts Collect 50,000 Pounds of Food For Local Charities
TAMPA, Fla. - The Boy Scouts of America’s local Greater Tampa Bay Area Council held a record-shattering Scouting for Food drive in February, with sco [...]
Car Crashes Into Utility Pole Sparking House Fire in Plant City
PLANT CITY, Fla. - A Plant City house caught fire on Saturuday, after a driver crashed into a ulity pole.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, a c [...]