HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Residents and neighborhood associations across Hillsborough County are urged to be patient as Hillsborough County contract haulers do the meticulous work of collecting and disposing of all the debris left behind by Hurricane Ian. Because of the volume of yard waste…
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More Than Books: Pasco Libraries Launches ‘Library of Things’
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – You can now check out more than just a book at your local library! Pasco County Libraries is offering the community the chance to borrow all sorts of items – other than books – as part of our new “Library of…
Read More More Than Books: Pasco Libraries Launches ‘Library of Things’Plans To Strengthen Florida Electric System Get Go-Ahead
Less than a week after Hurricane Ian knocked out power to large swaths of Florida, state regulators Tuesday approved utilities’ long-term plans to try to bolster the electric system. The state Public Service Commission approved, with some changes, plans submitted by Florida Power & Light,…
Read More Plans To Strengthen Florida Electric System Get Go-AheadRuskin Man Charged After Punching, Killing Man At Gas Station
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a man involved in an altercation that left a man dead hours later. On September 27, 2022, at 6:35 p.m., Hillsborough County Fire Rescue got a call about an unresponsive man found lying in the parking…
Read More Ruskin Man Charged After Punching, Killing Man At Gas StationGovernor Ron DeSantis: Florida Response To Hurricane Ian Continues
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received a briefing at the State Emergency Operations Center and will continue to travel to areas impacted by Hurricane Ian with First Lady Casey DeSantis. Yesterday, the Governor visited a Lee County shelter to meet with survivors while the First Lady…
Read More Governor Ron DeSantis: Florida Response To Hurricane Ian ContinuesFlorida Man Arrested Stealing From Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief Vehicles
TAMPA, Fla. – A Florida man was arrested after being caught burglarizing vehicles designated for Hurricane Ian repair work. At approximately 4:30 AM on Tuesday, October 4, Tampa Police Officers responded to 701 E. Bird St, a staging area for hurricane relief vehicles and contracted…
Read More Florida Man Arrested Stealing From Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief VehiclesHernando County Sheriff: Verizon Wireless Callers May Have Issues When Dialing 911
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – Hernando County Sheriff’s Office says that 911 callers that use Verizon Wireless, may experience issues when calling. “We have been notified that Verizon Wireless customers MAY experience issues when dialing 911,” said Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. The call may fail and…
Read More Hernando County Sheriff: Verizon Wireless Callers May Have Issues When Dialing 911Florida First Lady DeSantis Wishes 101-Year-Old Veteran A Happy Birthday Following Hurricane Ian
First Lady Casey DeSantis visited the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Port Charlotte and met with residents who weathered out the storm at the nursing home. One of the residents, Anna Wojtalik, celebrated her 101st birthday on Thursday, September 29, following Hurricane…
Read More Florida First Lady DeSantis Wishes 101-Year-Old Veteran A Happy Birthday Following Hurricane IanFlorida AG Moody Warns Of Scams, Price Gouging In Wake Of Hurricane Ian
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians of price gouging, disaster scams, and fraud in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Thousands of Floridians have been displaced by Ian and may be seeking food, shelter, debris removal, or home repairs. Attorney General Moody’s Price Gouging…
Read More Florida AG Moody Warns Of Scams, Price Gouging In Wake Of Hurricane Ian“We Have A Winner” Florida Strawberry Festival Announces 2023 Theme
PLANT CITY, Fla. – The Florida Strawberry Festival announced today the theme for its 88th annual event – “We Have a Winner!” “Yes, it points to the recent win we achieved in naming strawberry shortcake as Florida’s official dessert as we’re a little partial to…
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