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National Hurricane Center Urges Florida Residents To Monitor Storm
Source: NHC
The National Hurricane Center said Friday afternoon that a storm heading toward the Gulf of Mexico was “gradually becoming better orga [...]
Florida Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease Proposed
Source: OSHA
Florida businesses could see a big cut in workers’ compensation insurance rates in 2024. The National Council on Compensation Insuran [...]
With Storm Eyeing Florida, Pasco County Has 2 Sandbag Locations Open 24/7
TFP File Photo
PASCO COUNTY, Fla - In anticipation of heavy rain next week, Pasco County is reminding you that TWO self-serve sandbag sites are op [...]
Pasco Deputies Arrest ‘Lady Hawks’ Softball Coach For Sexual Battery Of A Minor
Matthew Galhouse, 40 (PSO)
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Pasco Sheriff's Office arrested a softball coach for the Lady Hawks club softball team today for s [...]
Northbound US 19 Closing Nightly Next Week In Clearwater
Source: FDOT
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Beginning Wednesday, August 30 through Thursday, August 31, all northbound US 19 travel lanes will be closed betwe [...]
City Of St. Petersburg To Extend Sandbag Hours
TFP File Photo
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - As we enter the most active period for hurricane season, the City of St. Petersburg is encouraging residents [...]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Orders Storm Preparations
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (Source: Governor's Office)
Gov. Ron DeSantis directed the state Division of Emergency Management to prepare for a storm [...]
Zephyrhills: R.B. Stewart Middle School On ‘Controlled Campus’ After Report Of Weapon
Breaking News From The Free Press
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - R.B. Stewart Middle School in Zephyrhills is currently on controlled campus status out of a [...]
Low-Pressure System Could Impact Florida Next Week
National Hurricane Center
There is a 70% chance that an area of showers and thunderstorms in the Caribbean Sea will develop into a tropical system [...]
Florida Principal, Teacher Placed On Admin Leave After Holding Controversial Assembly
Bunnell Elementary School (School)
The principal and a teacher at Bunnell Elementary School in Florida were placed on administrative leave after a [...]