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Water Main Break Closes Portion Of North Blvd. In Tampa
Source: TFP, Lane Closed
TAMPA, Fla - Due to more extensive repairs needed to complete this work, all lanes on North Boulevard are now closed betw [...]
Citrus County Sheriff Intros ‘Scamtember’ Safety Campaign
Source: CCSO
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. - Unfortunately, scams are becoming more prevalent and difficult to identify. Scammers are finding new ways to ta [...]
Money OK’d For Florida National Guard “Counterdrug Program”
Drugs Seized In Tampa (File )
A joint House and Senate committee Friday freed up $335,000 for a headquarters facility for a Florida National Guard [...]
Gov. DeSantis: Florida State Guard Stood Tall To Protect Those In Need Following Hurricane Idalia
The Florida State was activated for the first time in more than 75 years to help with Hurricane Idalia response. (Govs Office)
Florida Governor Ro [...]
Polk County Deputies Say Teen Stole Mike’s Hard Lemonade From Winter Haven Store
Source: Heartland Crime Stoppers
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office needs your help in identifying a teen who was caught on cam [...]
Lane Closure On East Whiting St Between South Tampa And South Franklin Streets
Source: TFP, Lane Closed
TAMPA, Fla. - The westbound lane on East Whiting Street is closed between South Tampa and South Franklin Streets while th [...]
Tampa Woman Pleads Guilty To Identity Theft, Food Stamp Fraud Charges
TFP File Photo
TAMPA, Fla. - A Tampa woman has pleaded guilty to making false statements on an application for a United States passport, aggravate [...]
1 Person Dead In Winter Haven Boat Crash, Polk County Deputies Searching Lake Eloise
TFP File Photo
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation related to a single boat crash that occurred s [...]
Tampa Police Officer Struck By Pickup Truck, Dragged Nearly 75 Feet
TFP File Photo
TAMPA, Fla. - A Tampa Police officer is recovering after being struck by a pickup truck on Saturday and being dragged nearly 75 fee [...]
Florida Atlantic University Probe Hits ‘Delays’
Florida Atlantic University (File Photo)
A state investigation into “anomalies” in Florida Atlantic University’s search for a new president has be [...]