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As Flood Waters Recede, St. Pete Fire Rescue Emphasizes Electrical Safety
St. Petersburg Flooding During Hurricane Idalia
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - As floodwaters recede and residents begin the process of returning to their [...]
3 Polk County Teens Injured After Crashing Stolen SUV In Poinciana
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Three Polk County teens were taken to the hospital early Thursday morning after they crashed a vehicle they had [...]
Biden Approves Florida Disaster Declaration
Hurricane Idalia At 11:31 PM 8/29/2023 (NOAA/NESDIS/STAR)
President Joe Biden on Thursday approved a federal disaster declaration to help state an [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis, FEMA Chief Assess Hurricane Idalia Damage
St. Petersburg Shore Acres Resident Standing In Flooded Street Following Hurricane Idalia Impact (Photo By Cliff Gephart)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSant [...]
City Of St. Petersburg Facility Holiday Closures, Trash/Recycling Collection Adjustments
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Certain City facilities and services will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day [...]
Tampa Police: Woman Dies In Early Morning House Fire On E. Chelsea St.
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TAMPA, Fla. - A woman has died in a structure fire that happened early Thursday on E. Chelsea St., according to police.
Jus [...]
Bicyclist Struck And Killed On W. Waters Ave In Tampa
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TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Police responded to an early morning traffic fatality in the 2100 block of W. Waters Avenue at 5:46 a.m. Thur [...]
Hernando County Building Division Offers Emergency Permitting Due To Hurricane Idalia
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BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - Effective Thursday, August 31st at 7am, emergency permitting forms will be available on the main Hernando Coun [...]
Lane Closure On West Main Street Between North Fremont Ave And North Rome Ave
Source: TFP, Lane Closed
TAMPA, Fla - Beginning at 9am today, the eastbound lane on West Main Street will be closed between North Fremont Avenue a [...]
Officer-Involved Shooting In St. Petersburg Under Investigation
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - An officer involved shooting occurred at 9:30 PM in an alley near the 1500 block of 27th St. South. No one w [...]