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Roadway Reopened After Closed By Brush Fire In Sarasota
Fire Truck. Source: File Photo
SARASOTA, Fla. - Jacaranda Boulevard has reopened after an earlier closure from a brush fire in Sarasota Sunday.
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Report: Pilot Error, Communication Issues Contributed To Deadly D.C. Mid-Air Collision
The Coast Guard continues to coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies in response to the aircraft collision that occurred over the Potomac [...]
Central US Braces For Multiday Onslaught Of Severe Storms, Including High Tornado Risk
Storm Clouds
The central United States is bracing for a significant multiday outbreak of severe weather this week, with the potential for large an [...]
REAL ID Deadline Looms: Travelers Urged To Prepare For New Identification Requirements
Florida Travelers: REAL ID Needed For Flights After May 7th
Starting May 7, 2025, a significant change will impact air travelers across the United [...]
Vehicle Burglarized In Lakeland, Polk County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help To ID Suspect
Vehicle Burglarized In Lakeland, Polk County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help To ID Suspect
LAKELAND, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office [...]
Hernando County Issues Emergency Burn Ban Amidst Rising Fire Danger
Wildfire Source: TFP File
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - Due to persistent dry conditions and increasing temperatures, Hernando County has issued an imme [...]
Two Injured In Early Morning Boating Incident in Clearwater Pass
Clearwater Police (File)
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to a boating incident in Clearwater Pass [...]
Estranged Spouse Identified And Located Deceased In Tampa Homicide Investigation
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
TAMPA, Fla. - Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) detectives have identified and located the suspect [...]
Week-Old Crash Discovered In Citrus County; Inverness Woman Killed
Florida Highway Patrol
CTRUS COUNTY, Fla. - A tragic discovery was made this afternoon in Citrus County, as authorities located the scene of a sin [...]
Inmate Dies Following Suspected Self-Inflicted Injuries At Hillsborough County Jail
Inside of Jail. TFP File Photo
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is investigating the death of an inmate [...]