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Strengthening in The Gulf, Eta Now a Hurricane
Eta is now Category 1 hurricane with 70 mph winds, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday. The storm will bring strong winds and rain to the ar [...]
BREAKING NEWS: One-Dead Several Injured in Tampa Shooting Tuesday Night
TAMPA, Fla. - Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left one person dead and several others injured in Tampa.
On T [...]
Hernando County Sheriff Swipes Gas Pump Skimmers
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - On November 6, 2020, detectives with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office Economic Crimes Unit, in partnership with the Depar [...]
Clearwater Firefighters Working Active Fire at Light of Christ Catholic Church
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater Fire and Rescue responded to a working fire at Light of Christ Catholic Church at 2176 Marilyn St.
The fire call c [...]
Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory Issued for Hillsborough County
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) today advised residents there has been an incr [...]
Pinellas County extends State of Local Emergency through Nov. 20
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - Pinellas County on Tuesday extended its State of Local Emergency for COVID-19 through Nov. 20. The extension was issued by Co [...]
Help Get These Dogs and Cats ‘Home Before the Holidays’
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - With only a few weeks left in 2020, Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center would like to see the shelter empty over th [...]
Police Seeking Public’s Help, 51-Year-Old Man and His White Porsche Missing
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Winter Haven Police is asking for the public's help in locating 51-year-old Todd Locke Johnson of Winter Haven.
Johnson was l [...]
Hillsborough Residents Urged to Stay Prepared as Eta’s Path Remains Uncertain
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Hillsborough County urges residents to closely monitor weather forecasts and review their emergency plans as potential im [...]
Fatal Accident in Sarasota, Police Investigating
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit officers are investigating a traffic crash fatality that occurred on Sunday, November 8, [...]