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Republican Voter Edge Continues To Expand In Florida
Source: TFP File Photo
The Republican Party of Florida in June continued to expand its voter-registration advantage over the Florida Democratic Pa [...]
36 DUI Arrests Made Over The Weekend In Hillsborough County
Source: HCSO
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Sheriff Chad Chronister and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced a successful DUI enforceme [...]
Tampa MOVES: Unveiling Tampa’s First Citywide Mobility Plan
Source: City of Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. - The City of Tampa now has a blueprint to develop a first-class transportation system, including making Tampa’s [...]
St. Petersburg City Council Boosts Affordable Housing Plan
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.- Mayor Welch's "Housing Opportunities for All" plan just received a multi-million dollar funding boo [...]
Lakeland Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving A 62-Year-Old Man
Source: TFP File Photo
LAKELAND, Fla. - A 62-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a pickup truck while crossing Williamstown Boulevard Su [...]
Polk County Sheriff Seeking 3 Suspects Who Went On Car Burglary Spree In Lakeland
Source: PCSO
LAKELAND, Fla. - Polk County Sheriff's Office needs your help in identifying suspects that went on a car burglary spree in Lakeland.
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Sarasota Police Looking For Witnesses In Overnight Shooting
TFP File Photo
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened around 11 p.m. on Sunday in the 1900 bloc [...]
Pasco County Free Food Distribution Coming Up On August 10
Pasco County Free Food Distribution (Source: PSO)
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Pasco Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with Pasco Sheriff's Charities, Farm S [...]
Florida Man Arrested In Grotesque Animal Abuse Case From 2020
Keith Evancik Lahey (CCSO)
A 36-year-old Florida man was arrested last Thursday on a felony animal abuse charge stemming from a case in 2020.
K [...]
Tampa Man Gets 2 Life Sentences Following Westchase Murder
Orbro Bailey, 54 at the time of the murder (HCSO)
TAMPA, Fla - A prolific violent criminal will spend the rest of his life in prison after the Hil [...]