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Revolutionary Wastewater Project Reaches Key Milestone In Tampa Bay
A 3,200-foot long micro-tunnel that sits 60 feet below Tampa Bay’s water surface is being upgraded to improve the city’s wastewater system. (City of [...]
City Of Tampa Extending Cooling Centers, Free Open Swim
Source: City Of Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. - The City of Tampa is extending the opening of its cooling centers at Parks and Recreation locations in respons [...]
Constitutional Issues Teed Up In Florida Redistricting Fight
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (Source: Screen Grab From Presser)
When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took control of congressional redistricting last year, [...]
Florida Gas Prices Dip From 2023 Highs
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Florida gas prices are retreating from 2023 highs. A little more than a week ago, the state average reached $3.84 per gallon - the [...]
The Buyer’s Playbook: How To Buy A Great Property
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Buying a great property can be challenging. It’s the type of market you only get into every decade or so (if that), and the rules a [...]
Seminole Man Dies After Crashing Into Fence And Landscape Truck
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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - A 57-year-old Seminole man has died after a single-vehicle crash that happened around 7:00 pm Sunday.
Tr [...]
Jet Crashes Into Apartment Parking Lot During ‘Thunder Over Michigan’ Airshow
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A fighter jet performing at the Thunder Over Michigan air show near Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti, Michigan, cra [...]
2 Acre Wildfire Burning On North End Of Egmont Key
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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla - Approximately 2 acres are burning on the north end of Egmont Key, according to Lealman Fire District PIO Jim [...]
2 Men Shot And Killed In Plant City Overnight, Police Investigating
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PLANT CITY, Fla. - Plant City Police Department is investigating the overnight shooting homicide of two men.
On Sunday, around 2 [...]
Florida Highway Patrol: Haines City Man Sought After Fleeing From Violent Crash Overnight
Source: FHP
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Florida Highway Patrol Troopers need your help in locating a Haines City man after running from troopers and colli [...]