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 PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Recent rains have helped lower the drought conditions, allowing Pasco County to lift the Emergency Burn Ban for all areas of the county today, Friday, May 26, 2023, effective immediately. While drought conditions improve, it’s important to remember that the county…

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 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed eight bills to support Florida’s military members and their families Friday. “Florida is the most military-friendly state in the nation and is home to nearly 1.5 million veterans, the third largest veteran population in the country,” said the Governor’s office.…

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 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a ten-time felon and two others in a month-long investigation aimed at combating drug trafficking and reducing gang-related activity in our community.  Deputies conducted a meticulously planned undercover operation targeting 35-year-old Clevant “Little D”…

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A panel of federal judges Thursday shielded eight current and former legislative leaders from having to testify in a challenge to a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through last year. The panel blocked an attempt by plaintiffs’ attorneys to depose the Republican…

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CLEARWATER, Fla. – The City of Clearwater will be holding a Memorial Day ceremony on May 29, from 6-7 p.m. at Crest Lake Park, 201 S. Glenwood Ave in Clearwater. Clearwater Mayor Brian Aungst and Jack Tilley will speak at the ceremony, a somber salute…

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made his White House bid official Wednesday, announcing a 2024 presidential run in an online discussion with Elon Musk that ended months of speculation and set up a clash with former President Donald Trump. The DeSantis campaign confirmed Thursday night that…

Read More Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Raises $8.2 Million In First 24 Hours Of Campaign Launch

In a victory for auto insurers, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that seeks to curb lawsuits over insurance claims for windshield damage. The measure (SB 1002) was one of 27 bills that DeSantis signed, according to his office. Lawmakers passed the…

Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Windshield Lawsuit Crackdown

 PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A 31-year-old Hudson woman was killed in a crash that happened around 1:37 am on Friday, and troopers say the driver fled the scene. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a white 2000 Dodge Dakota 4-door model was traveling eastbound on Bolton…

Read More Hudson Woman Struck And Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash, Florida Troopers Looking For Driver

A Florida high school student was arrested after making a bomb threat on Thursday after stating she had a pipe bomb. Shortly after 9:00 a.m. on May 25th, Walton County Sheriff’s Office school resource deputies and Walton High School administration were made aware of a…

Read More Florida High School Student Arrested After Saying She Had A Pipe Bomb In Her Backpack

 TAMPA, Fla. –  In observance of Memorial Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023. Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, May 29, 2023. The revised collection schedule is as follows: In the news: Tampa Veteran Makes…

Read More Tampa Solid Waste Department Revises Memorial Day Collection Schedule