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Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle in Clearwater
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater Police and Fire are on scene of a pedestrian hit by at least one vehicle. The pedestrian has life threatening injuries. [...]
Hyde Park Protester Charged in September Car Ramming
TAMPA, Fla. - The Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office has completed its review of the incident that took place on September 15, 2020, at 7:28 p.m. o [...]
3-Month Old Baby Dies From Being Beaten in The Head and Face
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla.- Today, Citrus County Sheriff's Office's Detective Barry with the Special Victims Unit arrested 36-year-old Jessica Figueroa of M [...]
South Tampa Chamber of Commerce Leader Talks Business
TAMPA, Fla. - The Free Press recently interviewed one of the most influential Chamber of Commerce leaders in the state.
Kelly Flannery, FCCP, [...]
Brooksville Square “Trump and Treat” Scheduled for Oct 30th
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - Making plans for Halloween? One Hernando County group has planned a 'Trump and Treat' in Brooksville, FL.
Organizers posted on [...]
Pasco Sinkhole, Varsity Club Sports Bar Reopens
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - In a statement today, Pasco County Building Services said, "After reviewing comprehensive information provided by the Varsity Cl [...]
Openings on Pasco County Construction Board (PCCB)
PASCO COUNTY, Fla - The Pasco County Construction Board (PCCB) is seeking applications from contractors and citizens to fill several vacancies on its [...]
Florida Aquarium Sued for Alleged “Dangerous Conditions,” Overtime Pay Losses
TAMPA, Fla. - A former boat captain and dive master for The Florida Aquarium has filed a multi-faceted lawsuit against the non-profit corporation tha [...]
14-Arrested in Illegal Dumping ‘Operation Clean Sweep’
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office conducted a month-long operation to crack down on commercial littering and illeg [...]
Lane Closure on West Swann Avenue Between South Habana and South Gomez Avenues
TAMPA, FL. Beginning at 9 a.m. today, the westbound lane of West Swann Avenue will be closed between South Habana and South Gomez Avenues while the T [...]