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Florida Democratic Party Tops $800K
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The Florida Democratic Party raised $804,000 from July 1 through Sept. 30, while spending about $387,000, according to a new financ [...]
Pasco EDC Closes Out Fiscal Year With Nine Award Wins
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PASCO COUNTY, Fla - The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) is proud to a [...]
Skydiver Found Dead In Front Yard Of Florida Home
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In what police are calling a "solo parachuting" accident, a skydiver was discovered dead on the front lawn of a residenc [...]
U.S. 41 Closure Will Detour Traffic Onto Gibsonton Drive, Causeway Boulevard
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GIBSONTON, Fla. - CSX is closing U.S. 41 north of Riverview Drive to permanently remove railroad tracks crossing the highway.
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Nominations Now Open For 2024 Hillsborough County Women’s Hall Of Fame
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla - The Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Hillsbor [...]
Southbound I-275 In Tampa Reopened After Reckless Driver Causes 6-Vehicle Crash
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TAMPA, Fla. - Southbound I-275 has reopened in Tampa as crews cleaned up a multi-vehicle crash caused by a reckless driver Monday.
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Plant City Police Investigation Continues After 5 Injured In Officer-Involved Crash
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PLANT CITY, Fla.- The Plant City Police Department continues investigating an officer-involved crash that injured five people.
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St. Petersburg Woman Dies After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In Spring Hill
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SPRING HILL, Fla. - A 40-year-old St. Petersburg woman has died after being struck by a pickup truck in Spring Hill Monday.
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Florida Gas Prices Dip Slightly After Increase Last Week
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Florida gas prices are moving lower again after a brief increase last week. The state average surprisingly rose 4 cents by Wednesda [...]
St. Petersburg Police Investigating Monday Drive-By Shooting On James Ave.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Police in St. Pete are investigating an early morning drive-by shooting where one man was injured when struc [...]