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Florida’s Property Insurance Market Recovering, Says Citizens CEO
Sinkholes Emerge In Florida As Latest Threat In Hurricane Milton's Wake (HCSO)
Despite a tumultuous year marked by three hurricanes, Florida's pro [...]
Tampa Woman Sends Explicit Image Of Child To Her Probation Officer, Arrested
Tampa Woman Sends Explicit Image Of Child To Her Probation Officer, Arrested
TAMPA, Fla. - A Tampa woman already on probation for serious charges [...]
I-75 South Ramp To US 301 North In Riverview Taking Nightly Detour
I-75 South Ramp To US 301 North In Riverview Taking Nightly Detour
RIVERVIEW, Fla. - Motorists traveling on southbound I-75 in Riverview should be [...]
Fatal Fire At Sarasota Hotel Under Investigation
Fatal Fire At Sarasota Hotel Under Investigation (Sarasota PD)
SARASOTA, Fla. - A fire at a Sarasota hotel has claimed the life of one man and pro [...]
Tampa Electric (TECO) Customers Face Higher Bills In 2025
TECO Tampa Electric (File)
Tampa Electric Company (TECO) customers will see their monthly bills rise in the new year following approval of a base [...]
Tampa Police Arrest Man For Shooting At Silver Oaks Apartment
Joshua Thomas
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Police have arrested 22-year-old Joshua Thomas following a shooting on December 3, 2024, in the 4200 block of Pa [...]
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Locating Wanted Man
Ramiro Castro
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance from the public in locating Ramiro Cas [...]
Treasure Island To Host “L.I.F.T. Your Spirits” Holiday Celebration
The City of Treasure Island
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. - Despite the challenges faced by the community in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the [...]
Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Shrinks Below 1 Million Policies
Insurance Policy (Source: TFP File Photo)
In a positive sign for Florida's troubled property insurance market, the number of policies held by the [...]
Rabies Alert: Fifth Case Confirmed In Polk County, This Time In Lakeland
Bats Florida (File)
POLK COUNTY, Fla.- Polk County health officials are urging residents to be vigilant after a bat found in a Lakeland home teste [...]