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Clearwater Serious Injury Hit and Run with a Trike
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue were called to a hit-and-run crash with serious injuries this afternoon at 3:39 [...]
22-Year-Old Tampa Woman Dies in Horrific Crash, Dropping 20-Feet into Pond
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. - A 22-year-old Tampa woman lost her life early Friday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers say the woman w [...]
Sheriff Says 644 Traffic Stops in Four Day ‘Operation Care’
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is urging drivers to make safety on our roadways a top priority in 2021.
This [...]
Structure Fire Guts Spring Hill Home Thursday
SPRING HILL, Fla. - On Thursday, around 1:47 p.m., Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services (HCFES) responded to a residential fire at the 9000 b [...]
3-Shot in Saint Petersburg Street Gathering Overnight
SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. - Saint Petersburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened at 1566 16th Street South around 2:26 AM Friday [...]
Two Florida Men ‘Switching Up Barcodes’ Best Walmart Sale Ever
Police are searching for two Flordia men that switched up barcodes on 2 King-Sized Sunbeam Warming Blankets and made out with the, for less than $6.
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Hillsborough County to Begin Vaccinating Residents Age 65 and Older
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County, will begin vaccinating [...]
Spring Hill Car Burglary Suspects Sought by Sheriff
SPRING HILL, Fla. - Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the subjects pictured below. Deputies these two are suspects in a vehi [...]
71-Year-Old Man Missing, Found Safe
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - UPDATE: This man has been located safe and with family. On December 31st, at approximately 08:30 AM, officers responded to a re [...]
“Zero Tolerance” on Flying Bullets and Gun Crimes, Hernando County New Year’s Eve
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - The Hernando County Sheriff's Office will be taking a zero-tolerance stance on any and all illegal gun use and gun crime duri [...]