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Major Earthquake Rocks Northern California, Triggering Tsunami Warning For Millions
Major Earthquake Rocks Northern California, Triggering Tsunami Warning For Millions
A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of No [...]
Watering Restrictions Eased In St. Petersburg: Back To Twice-Weekly Watering
Lawn Sprinklers (File)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Watering restrictions in St. Petersburg have been eased following the recent water shortage.
The [...]
Palmetto Man Dies After Medical Emergency Leads To Crash On I-275 In Hillsborough County
Florida Highway Patrol
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - A Palmetto man has died following a crash on Interstate 275 in Hillsborough County that was tri [...]
IB Bartow Seniors Secure Full Scholarships To Top Universities Through QuestBridge Program
IB Bartow Seniors Secure Full Scholarships To Top Universities Through QuestBridge Program (PCPS)
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Two exceptional seniors from [...]
Body Found In St. Petersburg Pond Identified As 72-Year-Old Man
Emergency Lights (Source: File Photo)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A body discovered in a pond near the Vinoy Golf Club on Wednesday has been identified [...]
Polk County Deputies Arrest Woman With Warrants Following 5-Vehicle Crash
Toccara McKenzie
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42-year-old Toccara McKenzie on Tuesday, December 3, following a f [...]
Florida Consumer Sentiment Hits Three-Year High Following Presidential Election
Holiday Shopping
Consumer sentiment among Floridians surged in November, reaching its highest level in over three years, according to the Universi [...]
Attempted Carjacker In St. Petersburg Shot By Intended Victim: Police
Police Lights (File)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - An attempted carjacking outside a St. Petersburg restaurant took a dramatic turn Wednesday night when [...]
Tampa Traffic Alert: Lane Closure On South Armenia Ave For Water Main Repair Completion
Source: TFP, Lane Closed
TAMPA, Fla. - Drivers in Tampa should anticipate delays on South Armenia Avenue due to a lane closure starting today.
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Stuff the Truck With Holiday Cheer! St. Petersburg Firefighters Host Toy Drive
Stuff the Truck With Holiday Cheer! St. Pete Firefighters Host Toy Drive
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Join St. Petersburg Fire Rescue and the Internatio [...]