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As a Senate committee in 2021 discussed backing away from a plan that included building a toll road from Polk County to Collier County, Sen. Ben Albritton spoke up. Opponents had argued the plan would open the door to sprawling development in rural areas and…

Read More Sen. Ben Albritton Readies To Become Next Florida Senate Leader

The public has spoken, when it comes to appliances, and Famous Tate Appliance & Bedding Centers, a BrandSource partner, has been named “Best of the Best” by the Tampa Bay Times and “Best of the City” by Tampa Magazine. This is the fifth consecutive year…

Read More Famous Tate Voted ‘Best Of The Best’ In Tampa Bay For 5th Consecutive Year

WIMAUMA, Fla. – James Falzone, 55, Wimauma, was charged Wednesday with receipt of child sex abuse material and possession of child sex abuse material. Falzone faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 5 years, up to 40 years, in federal prison if convicted on all counts.…

Read More Wimauma Man Charged With Receiving, Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

Higher than normal tides are expected this morning and into this afternoon, which may cause minor flooding in coastal areas around the time of high tide. Coastal and barrier island residents and those traveling through these areas should prepare for potential localized flooding. Remember, brake…

Read More Higher-Than-Normal Tides May Cause Minor Coastal Flooding In Florida

Florida’s chief state economist warned lawmakers on Wednesday that rising gas prices would be an early sign that the conflict between Israel and Hamas is impacting Floridians financially. Amy Baker, the coordinator of the Legislature’s Office of Economic & Demographic Research, gave a presentation on…

Read More Watch For Rising Gas Prices As Israel-Hamas War Rages, Florida Economist Warn

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash at Courtney Campbell Ramp to SR-60. According to police, at 3:14 a.m. Thursday, Tampa Police Officers responded to the Courtney Campbell Causeway in reference to a single-vehicle car crash. Officers arrived on…

Read More One Man Killed When Ejected From SUV In Courtney Campbell Ramp Rollover Crash

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue are on the scene of an apparent tornado touchdown on the north part of Clearwater Beach this morning. At least two houses on Eldorado Avenue sustained damage, but no injuries have been reported. The first…

Read More Tornado Wreaks Havoc In Clearwater Beach

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – The west side of Citrus County has experienced significant damage from an unconfirmed tornado(s) that hit the area overnight. All schools in Citrus County are closed for today, Thursday, October 12th. “Right now, we have teams assessing damage at schools and…

Read More Citrus County Tornado Closes Schools And Roads As Officials Assess Damage

Florida will invest $25 million in bonds to assist Israel after the deadly surprise attack by Hamas over the weekend, state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis announced Wednesday. Patronis’ office said in a news release that the purchase will bring the state’s current holdings in…

Read More Florida To Invest $25 Million In Israel Bonds

The Florida Capitol is being lit nightly in blue and white, while flags have been lowered to half-staff as a sign of solidarity with Israel after the surprise attack Saturday by Hamas. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis directed the lighting and the lowering of flags at…

Read More Florida Illuminates Blue And White In Solidarity With Israel