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Tampa Police and Victims Family Seek Publics Help in Murder
TAMPA, Fla. - On the evening of September 24, Tampa Police Officers were dispatched to 1916 E. Columbus Drive, where they found 31-year old Jared Sem [...]
Polk County High School Student Arrested for Bringing Stolen Gun to School
HAINES CITY, Fla. - A Ridge Community High School student was arrested Monday afternoon after being seen with a stolen handgun on a school bus.
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St. Pete Police Seek Help Identifying Knifemen and Gunman From Protest
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - On Saturday, September 26, there was an altercation between different groups of protesters. Specifically, police are investig [...]
Saint Leo University, F1RST to Host Social Work and Policing Webinar Oct. 12
ST. LEO, FL - Today, law enforcement agencies find themselves dealing not only with investigating crimes, but also aiding those experiencing mental [...]
Man Hit By Minivan in St. Pete and in Critical Condition
SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. - A 2017 Dodge minivan, driven by Clearwater resident Stephen C. Sarnoff ,68, was traveling northbound, around 9:40pm Monday, [...]
“Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen” Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue NFPA
BRADENTON, Fla. - Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) the official sponsor of Fire Preventi [...]
‘Hiding in The Victims Closet’ Man Arrested on Sex Charges, Hernando County Teen
SPRING HILL, Fla. - On Sunday, at 4 p.m., Hernando County Sheriff's deputies responded to a residence in Spring Hill where the parents of a teenager [...]
Pasco County Keeps Mask Order in Place, Executive Order Stands
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - The Pasco County Executive Order issued in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 remains in effect following Governor DeSa [...]
Company Is Investing $2 Million and Building Two New Facilities in Pasco County
PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA — The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) announced the expansion of Conveyor Consulting and Rubber Company in Pasco [...]
Florida Man Turns $20 Into $1 MILLION Scratching A Ticket
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Lottery announced that Terry Marcum, 60, of Green Cove Springs, claimed a $1 million prize from the $5,000,000 GOLD R [...]