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Gas Leak Causes Explosion and Structure Fire, 1-Firefighter Injured
BRADENTON, Fla. - On Thursday at 11:30 a.m., Cedar Hammock Fire Control District responded to a report of a natural gas leak in the 2900 block of 9th [...]
Arrest Made In Lakeland Shooting Homicide
LAKELAND, Fla. - On Monday, November 30, 2020, Lakeland Police detectives, with the assistance of the Hernando County Sheriff's Office and US Marshal [...]
52-Year-Old Shooting Suspect Arrested and Charged in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Police have arrested the shooting suspect involved in a kidnapping and attempted murder that took place on Monday.
On Monday a [...]
Where Do All the Boxes Go? Port of Tampa Part of The Solution
TAMPA, Fla. - Barbara Smith wrote in the Business Insider in August that cardboard is the “beige gold,” and globally criminals are making millions a [...]
December 10 Planning Commission Meeting, Hybrid Virtual Format
PASCO COUNTY, FL ---- Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Pasco County Planning Commission (PC) Meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 2020, [...]
Gibsonton Gas Station Shooting Suspect Arrested
GIBSONTON, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a suspect connected to a recent homicide at a gas station in Gibsonton.
De [...]
Temporary Closure of Veterans Park for Scheduled Tournament
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - Hernando County Parks and Recreation will temporarily close Veterans Memorial Park, located at 12254 Spring Hill Drive, beginning [...]
“I’m So Sick of Hearing That Drugs Aren’t Dangerous” Poinciana Homicide Suspects Behind Bars
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Two murder suspects, sought by Polk County Sheriff's Office for the November 23rd shooting homicide in Poinciana, are behind bars [...]
Lakeland Police Seeking Help Identifying Suspect in Check Fraud
LAKELAND, Fla. - Lakeland Police Detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying the female subject in the photo below related to a case invo [...]
Deadly Shooting at The Palms at Ashley Oaks in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting at The Palms at Ashely Oaks, an apartment complex.
At 9: [...]