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The state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. on Wednesday estimated it will have $2.3 billion to $2.6 billion in losses from Hurricane Ian. As of Wednesday morning, about 34,000 Citizens claims had been filed, but the insurer anticipates more than 225,000 claims, according to an email…
Read More Florida Citizens Losses Estimated At $2.3B To $2.6B
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning on the 2200 block of N Oregon Ave, leaving a pregnant mother injured. At approximately 4:30 AM, a family of five was sleeping in their vehicle in a parking…
Read More Tampa PD Searching For Suspect That Opened Fire On Homeless Family Sleeping In Their Car
DUNEDIN, Fla. – City of Dunedin officials discovered a cybersecurity incident impacting its network environment on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. “At this time, a comprehensive investigation is ongoing. We will provide additional updates as appropriate,” said the city. The City Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities…
Read More City Of Dunedin, Florida Reports Cybersecurity Incident Water, Wastewater Systems Are Safe
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning near 2200 N Oregon Ave. and needs your help. Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor said that a homeless family of five, consisting of 3 young children, a father,…
Read More Tampa Police: Multiple Shots Fired Into Vehicle With Homeless Family Of Five Asleep Inside
Governor Ron DeSantis has directed FDOT to prioritize repairs to the Sanibel Causeway. These repairs are needed for first responders and Sanibel residents to access the island, as well as other recovery efforts such as power restoration and debris removal. On Tuesday, the contract for…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis Directs FDOT To Have Sanibel Island Accessible By End Of October
TAMPA, Fla. – Beginning at 9 am today, all travel lanes on East Hanna Avenue will be closed between N 39th St and N 40th St while the Tampa Water Department repairs a water main break. Barricades and signs will be located in the area…
Read More Water Main Break Closes East Hanna Ave Between N 39th St And N 40th St
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis chastised Vice President Kamala Harris for trying to politicize Hurricane Ian. In an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Monday, the governor blasted Harris’ comments about equity and storm relief as “ridiculous.” As The Free Press reported earlier this…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis Calls Hurricane Ian “Equity Relief” Comments Ridiculous Identity Politics
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – On Tuesday, at approximately 11:31 a.m., Winter Haven Officers responded to a disturbance call at 270 Kings Pond Ave., Winter Haven. The first officer on the scene was speaking with a witness across the street from the residence where the disturbance…
Read More Two Men Shot By Officer In Winter Haven
More than 282,000 insurance claims have been filed after Hurricane Ian, totaling $2.04 billion in estimated insured losses, according to numbers posted Tuesday on the state Office of Insurance Regulation website. Claims and estimated losses have steadily increased as residents and businesses assess damage from…
Read More Hurricane Ian Insured Losses Climb Over $2B In Florida
State Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is urging a Leon County circuit judge to dismiss claims against him in a lawsuit that challenges Gov. Ron DeSantis’ controversial decision to fly migrants from Texas to Massachusetts. Sen. Jason Pizzo, D-North Miami Beach, filed the lawsuit last…
Read More Florida CFO Patronis Takes Aim At Migrant Massachusetts Flights Lawsuit