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Three Men Plead Guilty In 2021 Hernando County Gang-Related Homicide
Inside of Jail. TFP File Photo
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - Three of the five men charged in connection with a 2021 gang-related homicide in Hernando C [...]
Tampa Police Seek Witnesses To New Year’s Day Shooting
Tampa Police Seek Witnesses To New Year's Day Shooting
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Police detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying poten [...]
Tampa Traffic Alert: Multiple Lane Closures Announced For Maintenance, Repairs
Traffic Alert
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Water Department is advising motorists of several lane closures throughout the city today to accommodate ess [...]
Los Angeles Wildfires: Death Toll Rises, Containment Progresses As Red Flag Warnings Persist
Southern California Engulfed In Flames As Multiple Wildfires Rage Out Of Control
As firefighters continue to battle the devastating wildfires that [...]
Wintry Weather To Impact Millions Across Eastern U.S. With Snow, Ice, And Travel Delays
Snow Storm (Unsplash)
Millions across the eastern United States should prepare for an extended stretch of wintry weather as multiple storm systems [...]
Florida Senate Signals Further Changes To Condominium Safety Laws
Florida Condo
Florida lawmakers are signaling their willingness to revisit and potentially revise the state's condominium safety laws, which have [...]
Tampa Traffic Alert: Lane Closure On South West Shore Boulevard For Water Main Repair
Traffic Alert
TAMPA, Fla. - Drivers in Tampa should be aware of a lane closure on South West Shore Boulevard, which is currently in effect.
The [...]
Driver Sought After High-Speed Hernando County Crash In Car With Fake California License Plate
Following the crash, the driver fled the scene on foot, leaving behind the damaged vehicle. (FHP)
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patr [...]
Arrest Made In December Brooks Street Shooting Homicide In Tampa
Xavier Alamo
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in December 2024.
2 [...]
St. Petersburg Launches “Healthy Homes Initiative” To Combat Lead Hazards
St. Petersburg, Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The City of St. Petersburg is taking a proactive approach to protect residents from the dangers of [...]