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Polk County History Center’s Military Exhibit Expands

Polk County History Center’s Military Exhibit Expands

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - After a brief closure, the Military Gallery at the Polk County History Center has reopened with a revitalized look and new displa [...]
“Sever Your Neck Open” California Man Pleads Guilty, Threatening Tampa Bay Rays Players

“Sever Your Neck Open” California Man Pleads Guilty, Threatening Tampa Bay Rays Players

TAMPA, Fla. - Benjamin Tucker Patz, a/k/a “Parlay Patz,”, 24, Napa, CA, today pleaded guilty to transmitting threats in interstate or foreign commerc [...]
Tampa Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Firearms Offenses

Tampa Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Firearms Offenses

TAMPA, Fla. - Gabriel Antonio Thompkins, II, 25, Tampa, has pleaded guilty to making a false statement to a federally licensed firearms dealer in con [...]
Florida Gov. Issues Executive Order, Remission of Fines Related to Local COVID Violations

Florida Gov. Issues Executive Order, Remission of Fines Related to Local COVID Violations

On Wednesday, Florida Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 21-65, a clemancy order regarding remission of fines imposed on businesses for COVID-r [...]
Rubio, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Rubio, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), James Lankford (R-OK), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Rick [...]
Vaccination Update: Eligibility to Expand to Individuals Age 60-plus, Another County Site to Open

Vaccination Update: Eligibility to Expand to Individuals Age 60-plus, Another County Site to Open

Hillsborough County, Fla. (March 10, 2021) - COVID-19 coronavirus vaccination sites operated by Hillsborough County will expand vaccine eligibility t [...]
20-Year-Old Man Facing Murder Charges for Sunday’s Shooting

20-Year-Old Man Facing Murder Charges for Sunday’s Shooting

Hillsborough County, Fla.- A 20-year-old Hillsborough County man is facing murder charges after he shot and killed a victim Sunday morning. On Ma [...]
FDLE Arrests Sarasota County Man for Child Sexual Battery

FDLE Arrests Sarasota County Man for Child Sexual Battery

NORTH PORT, Fla. - FDLE agents arrested Michael Collin Reid, 37, of North Port, on one count of sexual battery on a child, FSS 794.011(8)(b). Reid tr [...]
Survey Reveals the Average Floridian Spends $954 a Year on Hangover Comfort Food

Survey Reveals the Average Floridian Spends $954 a Year on Hangover Comfort Food

For every up, there is a down; for every high, a low; and in no situation is that more true than the morning after the night before. After a rowdy ni [...]
Two Hernando County Liquor Stores Cited for Underage Sales

Two Hernando County Liquor Stores Cited for Underage Sales

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - On Tuesday, undercover detectives with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office conducted Compliance Checks and Alcohol Buys at v [...]
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