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St. Petersburg Announces Memorial Day Closures, Trash Collection Changes
St. Petersburg, Florida (File)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The City of St. Petersburg has announced that certain City facilities and services will be c [...]
Valrico Man Fatally Struck By Two Vehicles On SR-60: Florida Highway Patrol
Florida Highway Patrol
VALRICO, Fla. - A 68-year-old Valrico man tragically lost his life Wednesday evening after being struck by two vehicles whi [...]
Winter Haven Man Arrested After Polk County Moped Chase Ends In Crash, Taser Deployment
Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press)
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A 31-year-old Winter Haven man, John Caleb Zelinko, was arrested Wednesday night after [...]
South Carolina State University Launches Cutting-Edge Nuclear Reactor Simulator
Zadok Tahsoh, an SC State senior nuclear engineering student from Columbia, at the control station for the Energy Exploration Center at SC State.
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Tampa Announces Memorial Day Holiday Adjustments To Trash Collection Schedule
Residential Trash Collection (File)
TAMPA, Fla. - In observance of Memorial Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 [...]
Hillsborough County Launches “Safe Pools Day Tampa Bay” To Promote Water Safety Ahead Of Summer
Florida Swimming Pool
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - With summer and the peak of swimming season fast approaching, Hillsborough County, in collaborat [...]
AAA Offers Free “Tow To Go” Service This Memorial Day Weekend To Prevent Impaired Driving
Clearwater DUI Crash
TAMPA, Fla. - As millions prepare for Memorial Day weekend travel, AAA is once again activating its "Tow to Go" program, offe [...]
Tampa Traffic Alert: Downtown Closures Extended To Thursday
Traffic Alert
TAMPA, Fla. - Downtown Tampa commuters are advised of an extended traffic alert as infrastructure repairs continue, impacting Ashley [...]
Florida Judge Martha Adams To Receive Public Reprimand For Unprofessional Conduct
Judge's Gavel. TFP File Photo
Orange County Judge Martha Cannon Adams is slated to receive a public reprimand from the Supreme Court of Florida fo [...]
Pasco Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help In Land O’ Lakes Fuel Theft Investigation
Pasco Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help In Land O' Lakes Fuel Theft Investigation
LAND O' LAKES, Fla. - The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking th [...]