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“Some Corner of The Fever Swamps” Florida Gov. DeSantis Blasts Rebekah Jones Friday
For the first time since the Rebekah Jones search warrant was executed, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke his mind about FDLE and Jones.
“Just [...]
19-Year-Old Sarasota Man Arrested and Facing Multiple Counts of Child Porn Possession
SARASOTA, Fla. - According to Sarasota Police, a 19-year-old Sarasota man was arrested and facing multiple counts of possession of child pornography. [...]
Extended Closure of West Hernando Branch Library for Renovations
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - The West Hernando Branch Library, located at 6335 Blackbird Avenue in Brooksville, has extended its temporary closure due to new [...]
40-Year-Old Zephyrhills Woman Killed in Car Crash Friday
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Florida Highway Patrol say a box truck and a car crashed into each other Friday morning in Zephyrhills.
Florida Highway Patro [...]
Pinellas and Broward To Serve As Pilot Counties To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine
Broward and Pinellas Counties will serve as two of the first Florida counties taking part next week in a COVID-19 vaccination effort that will priori [...]
Tampa Police Investigate Suicide, The Increasing Mental Health Crisis
TAMPA, Fla. - On December 9th, the Tampa Police received a call from a witness regarding a male on fire and hanging from the Rowlett Park bridge. Tam [...]
Sarasota Police Make Arrest in Connection to August Shooting
SARASOTA, Fla. - Jaymes Smith, 29, of North Lockwood Ridge Road #28, Sarasota, is facing charges of attempted murder in connection to a shooting that [...]
Plant City Murder Suspect Arrested in Polk County
PLANT CITY, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect connected to a shooting that occurred on November 25, 2020, in Pla [...]
St. Pete is the Third City in Pinellas County to Offer Additional Homestead Exemption for Seniors
SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. - The City of St. Petersburg has recently adopted an ordinance to allow for an additional homestead exemption on property taxe [...]
Ruskin Robbery Suspects That Shot At Deputies, Arrested
RUSKIN, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three suspects connected to an overnight robbery and shooting incident in Ruskin [...]