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Hillsborough County Sheriff Identifies Victim In Riverview Homicide
Homicide Investigation Underway After Fatal Shooting In Riverview
RIVERVIEW, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has released t [...]
Inverness Man Killed In SR-44 Collision In Citrus County
Florida Highway Patrol
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. - A 44-year-old Inverness man died in a collision on State Road 44 on Wednesday, according to a report [...]
Tornado Reports Surge In 2025; Severe Weather Causing Billions In Losses
Tornado (File)
AccuWeather meteorologists report that preliminary tornado reports in the U.S. have reached levels nearly double the historical ave [...]
Land O’ Lakes Traffic Alert: Traffic Delays Expected On SR 54 Due To Roadwork
Traffic Alert
LAND O' LAKES, Fla. - Motorists in the Land O' Lakes area should anticipate increased daytime traffic congestion on SR 54 over the n [...]
Weeki Wachee Man Arrested On Animal Cruelty Charges After 30 Dogs Rescued
Jose Gonzalez-Cruz
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - A Weeki Wachee man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges following an investigation that led to t [...]
Final Chance To Claim Up To $1,400 In Unpaid IRS Stimulus Checks
Closeup Of US Currency, TFP File Photo
While most Americans have already received COVID-era stimulus checks, some individuals who missed out may s [...]
Hillsborough County I-75 Crash: Ocala Man Killed, Fleeing Kentucky Driver Arrested
Florida Highway Patrol
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - A 27-year-old Ocala man was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 (I-75) late Tuesda [...]
Temple Terrace To Host River Jam Music Festival For Centennial
Temple Terrace To Host River Jam Music Festival For Centennial
TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. – The City of Temple Terrace is celebrating its 100th annivers [...]
Poinciana Man Arrested After Standoff With Polk County Deputies
Victor Santiago
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A 63-year-old Poinciana man was arrested early Wednesday morning following a standoff with Polk County Sheriff [...]
Winter Haven Traffic Alert: Highway 17 Closure Due To “Precariously Perched” Vehicle
Winter Haven Public Safety Department
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Highway 17 is currently shut down in both directions in Winter Haven in the area of the [...]