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Deputy-Involved Shooting In Winter Haven, Suspect Apprehended After Wild Chase
Deputy-Involved Shooting In Winter Haven, Suspect Apprehended After Wild Chase
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigat [...]
Central U.S. Braces For More Severe Weather; Atlantic Eyeing Tropical Development
Central U.S. Braces For More Severe Weather; Atlantic Eyeing Tropical Development
AccuWeather expert meteorologists are closely monitoring a dual [...]
California Dream Comes True In Florida: Young Diego Huerta-Tapia Experiences Theme Park Magic
Diego Huerta-Tapia (Sunshine Foundation)
For four years, Diego Huerta-Tapia and his family from California have navigated a demanding schedule of [...]
“Super-Charged” Atlantic Hurricane Season Expected
Hurricane Milton (2024)
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on Sunday, June 1st, and is poised to be another exceptionally active [...]
Tampa Man Charged With Second-Degree Murder In Brandon Apartment Shooting
Hillsborough County Sheriff Hunts Suspect After Fatal Brandon Shooting
BRANDON, Fla. - A Tampa man has been charged with second-degree murder foll [...]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, Sheriff’s Vow Crack Down On Senior Scams
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier
TAMPA, Fla. - Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier delivered a powerful message in Tampa today, announc [...]
Hurricane Season Is Here: Pasco County Says “Be Prepared”
Hurricane Milton Threatens Florida (2024)
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - As hurricane season has officially kicked off, Pasco County Emergency Management is [...]
Tampa Traffic Alert: Westbound I-4 Ramp To Northbound I-275 Closing Two Nights
Traffic Alert
TAMPA, Fla. - Motorists in Tampa should prepare for overnight closures of the westbound I-4 entrance ramp to northbound I-275 on Mon [...]
Central US Braces For Multi-Day Severe Weather Onslaught Expected Through Midweek
Tornadoes Tear Through Texas And Mississippi, Leaving Trail Of Destruction (Dec 2024)
A relentless barrage of severe thunderstorms is set to grip [...]
Florida Moves To Cement Its Status As A Crypto Haven With New Tax Bill
Cryptocurrency (File)
Florida is making headlines with a newly proposed bill that seeks to exempt capital gains taxes on digital assets like Bitco [...]