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CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – Unfortunately, scams are becoming more prevalent and difficult to identify. Scammers are finding new ways to take your personal information and money. Don’t fall for their tricks – protect yourself from these scams by staying vigilant and being aware of the…

Read More Citrus County Sheriff Intros ‘Scamtember’ Safety Campaign

A joint House and Senate committee Friday freed up $335,000 for a headquarters facility for a Florida National Guard program that helps target illegal drugs. The “counterdrug program” facility at Camp Blanding received $2.165 million in the state budget for the current fiscal year. The…

Read More Money OK’d For Florida National Guard “Counterdrug Program”

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, on Friday, highlighted the Florida State Guard’s efforts to help impacted Floridians following Hurricane Idalia on Friday. In preparation for Hurricane Idalia, the Florida State Guard was activated for the first time in more than 75 years after the Governor re-established…

Read More Gov. DeSantis: Florida State Guard Stood Tall To Protect Those In Need Following Hurricane Idalia

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in identifying a teen who was caught on camera pocketing Mike’s Hard Lemonade. On Friday, August 11, 2023, the suspect seen above went into the 863 Deals store located at 1458 42nd Street…

Read More Polk County Deputies Say Teen Stole Mike’s Hard Lemonade From Winter Haven Store

TAMPA, Fla. – The westbound lane on East Whiting Street is closed between South Tampa and South Franklin Streets while the Tampa Water Department repairs a water main break. Barricades and signs are located in the area to assist with rerouting and traffic flow. Please…

Read More Lane Closure On East Whiting St Between South Tampa And South Franklin Streets

TAMPA, Fla. – A Tampa woman has pleaded guilty to making false statements on an application for a United States passport, aggravated identity theft, and theft of government property. Nilda Medina-Veguilla, 38, Tampa, faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison and a…

Read More Tampa Woman Pleads Guilty To Identity Theft, Food Stamp Fraud Charges

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation related to a single boat crash that occurred sometime Saturday morning in the lake on the north side of Lake Eloise in the unincorporated area of Winter Haven. “We received a call…

Read More 1 Person Dead In Winter Haven Boat Crash, Polk County Deputies Searching Lake Eloise

TAMPA, Fla. – A Tampa Police officer is recovering after being struck by a pickup truck on Saturday and being dragged nearly 75 feet by the vehicle. According to investigators, on Saturday, an officer in his 30s was injured after checking on the report of…

Read More Tampa Police Officer Struck By Pickup Truck, Dragged Nearly 75 Feet

A state investigation into “anomalies” in Florida Atlantic University’s search for a new president has been delayed because the university hired outside legal counsel, state university system Chancellor Ray Rodrigues said Friday. Rodrigues’ comments during a meeting of the university system’s Board of Governors were…

Read More Florida Atlantic University Probe Hits ‘Delays’

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. – A New Port Richey man was struck by a vehicle early Saturday while walking on US 19 in Tarpon Springs. On Saturday officers from the Tarpon Springs Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Investigators say a…

Read More New Port Richey Man Struck By Car On US-19 In Tarpon Springs