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Deputies End Overnight ‘Reign Of Terror’ After Domestic Violence Suspect Opens Fire
Source: HCSO
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is investigating a multi-jurisdictional deputy-involved s [...]
Pasco Sheriff Says Report Of Gun On Zephyrhills School Bus Unfounded
School Bus Source: TFP File Photo
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. - Pasco Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a possible threat of a weapon on a bus thi [...]
Florida Man Becomes ‘Distracted’ Crashes Into House
The driver said he became distracted and lost control of the vehicle.
A woman and her dog in Florida escaped injury this morning after the driver [...]
Electric Vehicles Could Hit Florida Gas Taxes
TFP File Photo
As more motorists drive electric vehicles, the change could put a dent in gasoline taxes, which play a key role in funding transpor [...]
Polk County Sheriff Arrests 2 Florida Men For ‘Exposing’ Themselves At Winter Haven Park
Source: PCSO
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Vice detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men Thursday for exposing themselves at Lake [...]
Lane Closure On Bayshore Blvd, Between West Inman Avenue, South Edison Avenue
Source: TFP, Lane Closed
TAMPA, Fla. - Beginning at 9 am today, the outside westbound lane on Bayshore Boulevard will be closed between West Inman [...]
6 Teens Arrested In Citrus Park After Riverview, Fish Hawk Vehicle Theft Spree
Source: HCSO
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested six teens for their involvement in a motor vehicle [...]
Another Power Record Set In Florida Amid Heatwave
TFP File Photo
TAMPA, Fla. - For the second day in a row, Tampa Electric Co. on Wednesday set a record for summer electricity use as customers dea [...]
33-Year-Old Man Struck And Killed By Train In Ocala
Source: OPD
OCALA, Fla. - A 33-year-old man has died after being struck by a train on Thursday in Ocala.
According to police, on Thursday at 12 [...]
Deputies Searching For Man Who Stole Motorcycle From Port Richey Parking Lot
Source: PSO
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Pasco Sheriff's deputies need your help in identifying a suspect who stole a motorcycle from a business parking l [...]