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Learn The Risks: Tampa Officials Warn Of Battery And Chemical Disposal Dangers
Source: City of Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. - As temperatures rise this summer, there is an increased risk of hazardous materials disposed of improperly hea [...]
Tampa Renters Can Lean On New Housing Team
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TAMPA, Fla. - In an ongoing effort to tackle the affordable housing crisis, the City of Tampa is proud to introduce a new service d [...]
Osprey Jiu-Jitsu Coach, Who Sexually Battered Student, Found Dead At His Home In Lakewood Ranch
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MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. - A 32-year-old Jiu-Jitsu coach in Osprey was found dead at his home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after [...]
Florida Gas Prices Surge With U.S. Oil Price Rising 15%
Source: TFP
Average gasoline prices in Florida surged 19 cents a gallon during the past week as motorists continued their summer travels amid risi [...]
Full Road Closure On South Boulevard Between West Bay Street And West Swann Ave In Tampa
Source: TFP
TAMPA, Fla - Starting at 9 am, all lanes on South Boulevard will be closed between West Bay Street and West Swann Avenue while the Tam [...]
Violent Tampa Carjacking Suspect Arrested After Hitting Woman In The Head With Concrete
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TAMPA, Fla. - Deputies have arrested a suspect involved in a violent robbery in Hillsborough County and connected to a carjac [...]
Polk County Sheriff, Davenport Police Offer Reward In Murder Of 35-Year-Old Woman
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Polk County deputies are seeking information related to the homicide of a 35-year-old Davenport woma [...]
AIF Urges Caution On Florida Law Barring Certain Non-US Citizens From Owning Land In The State
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The business group Associated Industries of Florida on Monday urged state officials to move cautiously in carrying out a new law th [...]
Chief Gandy Sworn As 14th Leader Of Clearwater Police Department
Chief Gandy Sworn As 14th Leader Of Clearwater Police Department
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Eric Gandy was sworn in Monday afternoon as the 14th chief of [...]
Hillsborough Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested In Bradenton Over Parking Spot Argument
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has placed a sergeant on administrative leave after he was arr [...]