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Forecasters said life-threatening storm surge and dangerous winds are becoming increasingly likely for portions of Florida as Tropical Storm Idalia moves north. Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Monday and reach Category 3 strength by the time it reaches Florida…
Read More Tropical Storm Idalia Moves Toward Florida, Expected To Strengthen Into Major Hurricane
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – Pinellas Park Police Department SWAT were on the scene at 9021 US Highway 19 N, addressing a situation involving an adult male barricaded in a vehicle. SWAT negotiators actively worked to establish contact with the subject. The subject, identified as Michael…
Read More Man Barricaded In Vehicle In Pinellas Park Taken Into Custody
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise today signed an executive order declaring a state of local emergency under authority granted by the County’s Emergency Management Ordinance and the Board of County Commissioners. To help residents prepare for the potential effects of Tropical Storm Idalia,…
Read More Hillsborough County Declares State Of Local Emergency, Offers Sandbags For Storm Prep
TAMPA, Fla – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has identified a potentially widespread fuel contamination caused by human error at the Port of Tampa. Any fuel purchased after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday August 26, at stations supplied by Citgo from the Port…
Read More FDACS Identifies Potential Fuel Contamination At The Port Of Tampa, Affected Gas Stations Listed
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – Citrus County Schools has adjusted the class schedule for Monday and canceled classes on Tuesday and Wednesday, ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia. “We continue to monitor the approach of Tropical Storm Idalia along with our partners at the Emergency Operations Center.…
Read More Citrus County Schools: Half-Day Monday, Tuesday And Wednesday Closed
BROOKSVILLE, Fla – Hernando County Emergency Management continues to monitor Tropical Storm Idalia. Evacuation Orders and Public Shelter Openings Voluntary Evacuations have been issued for all areas west of US 19, which includes evacuation zones A, B, and C. All residents living in coastal and…
Read More Hernando County Emergency Management Announces Voluntary Evacuations
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla – Local government officials, including the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Emergency Management Division met today to discuss potential emergency actions in relation to Tropical Storm Idalia. It was decided that Citrus County is declaring a Local State of Emergency effective immediately…
Read More Citrus County Declares Local State Of Emergency Ahead Of Tropical Storm Idalia
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police are investigating a homicide that stemmed from an altercation between two men in Borrell Park. Officers arrived to find the victim with upper body trauma. Although officers attempted to provide life-saving aid, but say the victim succumbed to his injuries.…
Read More Tampa PD: One Man Dead After Altercation In Borrell Park
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sunday warned residents of the state’s Gulf Coast, particularly in the Big Bend region of North Florida, to brace for a potential Category 2 hurricane making landfall Wednesday and causing life-threatening flooding and power outages. “As we know, these things can…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis: Be ‘Vigilant’ As Idalia Threatens
PINELLAS PARK, Fla – The City of Pinellas Park will open multiple self-service sandbag sites for residents only. Residents can get up to 10 sandbags each. Residents must show a water bill and/or valid driver’s license indicating they are a resident of Pinellas Park in…
Read More Sandbag Sites To Open Monday For Pinellas Park Residents