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Citrus County Nurse Arrested on Sexual Assault
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. - On September 14th, 2020, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) was contacted in reference to the alleged sexual assault of [...]
‘Creatures of the Night’ Event Returns this October to ZooTampa
TAMPA, Fla. -'Creatures of the Night' event returns this October to ZooTampa with even more eerie frights for ghouls and goblins of all ages. Spooky [...]
Sarasota Police Hosting Tweet from the Beat Virtual Ride-Along This Week
SARASOTA, Fla. - You are invited to join members of the Sarasota Police Department on their next "virtual ride-along" this week through their Tweet f [...]
A Murder Between Friends? Mother Seeks Answers Through The Wrongful Death Act
TAMPA, Fla. - Ivette Colon, a mother who lost her son to a September 18, 2018 shooting incident which is murky in truth and details, has filed a leg [...]
Tampa Police Arrest 25-Year-Old In Hotel Shooting
TAMPA, Fla. - After developing leads and locating the suspect, Tampa Police apprehended Juan Alvarado-Colon at the Brandon Town Center on September [...]
Florida Man Claims $169 MILLION JACKPOT From August POWERBALL
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. - William Kruger, of Lantana, claimed the $169 million jackpot from the POWERBALL® drawing held on August 12, 2020. Kruger ch [...]
Fort Myers Man Facing Charges in Sarasota Grand Theft case
SARASOTA, Fla. - Brent Acord, 37, of Fort Myers, has been arrested and is facing two felony charges including Grand Theft (over $20,000) and Criminal [...]
Car Found In The River, 60-Feet From Shore, Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla.- Early Tuesday, the City of Bradenton Fire Department was alerted of a vehicle in the Manatee River near 1400 Barcarrota Blvd.
Fi [...]
Davis Island Boat Fire, Tampa Fire Rescue in Action (VIDEO)
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Fire Rescue responded to a reported boat fire in the Seaplane Basin south of Peter O. Knight airport Monday. Crews arrived shortl [...]
Pasco County Man Charged Production of Child Porn
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - A 39-year-old New Port Ritchey, Florida, man is in federal custody tonight charged with production of child pornography and enti [...]