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Florida Gov. DeSantis Activates National Guard Ahead of ‘Possible Protests’ in the State
Gov. Ron DeSantis activated the Florida National Guard Friday night in response to possible protests this weekend at the state capitol.
In an [...]
Howard Frankland Bridge Open, Ahead of Schedule
TAMPA, Fla. - All lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge are now open to all traffic - three hours ahead of schedule.
Crews were able to successful [...]
Family Dog Rescued in Brandon Fire Saturday
BRANDON, Fla. - Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at 1920 Derbywood Dr., in Brandon at 11:40 am on Saturday.
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Howard Frankland Bridge Full Closure Saturday, Reopened
TAMPA, Fla. - UPDATE: The bridge is now reopened. The Howard Franklin Bridge is closing down tonight.
All I-275 travel lanes on the Howard Frankla [...]
Manatee County Man Arrested for Child Porn
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. – FDLE agents arrested Odie Brock Ely, 43, of Palmetto, on 20 counts of possession of child pornography in violation of Florida [...]
2-Killed In Early Morning Citrus County Crash
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. - Two people were killed early Saturday morning after crashing nearly head-on in Citrus County, according to the Florida Highway [...]
Florida Animal Rescue Owner Arrested on 25-Counts of Animal Cruelty
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. - On Wednesday, January 13, Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) officials arrested Out of the Box Animal Rescue owner, 56-year- [...]
Pasco County Delegation, Expedited Public Meeting Notice
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Senator Ed Hooper, Chair of the Pasco County Legislative Delegation, announced the annual Legislative Delegation public meeting [...]
Hillsborough County Offices and Most Facilities to Close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Most Hillsborough County offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, in observance of the Martin Luther Kin [...]
St. Pete Police Investigating Overnight Shooting Death
SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. - Saint Petersburg Police are investigating a shooting death that took place at 541 15th St. N., after receiving an emergency [...]