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One Crazy Convicted Criminal, Four Resilient Residents in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - On Friday, October 2, 2020, four different Polk County victims thwarted one suspect's efforts to carjack each one of them after h [...]
Sheriff Grady Judd, I-4 Carjacker Arrested and in Custody
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - CLICK HERE FOR THE UPDATED STORY: Sheriff Grady Judd will brief the media about the arrest of a suspect that occurred on I-4 this [...]
2020 General Election Registration Deadline Approaching
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Florida voters have until Monday, October 5, to register to vote (if not already registered) for the 2020 General Electio [...]
Pinellas Park Police Responded to 62nd Street For Incendiary Devices
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - On Thursday, at approximately 1 PM, Pinellas Park Police Officers and Detectives responded to the 12200 Blk of 62nd St, where a [...]
Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Arrest 3 in Spring Hill Drug Bust
SPRING HILL, Fla. - Early Monday Thursday morning, detectives with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office Vice and Narcotics Unit executed a residentia [...]
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Two For Drug Trafficking
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. - In the early morning hours Thursday, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office Tactical Impact Unit (TIU), alongside the Special Weapo [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Tampa Church Arsonist Arrested
TAMPA, Fla. - A suspect who committed arson at a Tampa church has been arrested and charged.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, working in [...]
Hernando County Public Library to move to 100 Percent Capacity
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 20-244, all Hernando County Public Library System (HCPLS) locations will move t [...]
Hernando County -Withlacoochee River Nearing Flood Stage
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - The Withlacoochee River is currently at or approaching action stage. While the river level is not expected to reach minor fl [...]
Clearwater is Now Designated a Beacon City
CLEARWATER, Fla. - The city of Clearwater has been recognized as a Beacon City by the local not-for-profit, Blue-Green Connections, which is a commu [...]