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Disney Wants Florida Judge To Toss Second Lawsuit In DeSantis Feud
Epcot Center By Photo by Brian McGowan on Unsplash, Florida Gov. DeSantis
Disney will request on Friday that a Florida judge reject a lawsuit bro [...]
Tampa Police Looking For Valet Luxury Auto Theft Suspects, One Stole A Lamborghini
One suspect caught on surveillance footage (TPD)
TAMPA, Fla - Tampa Police Detectives are working to arrest the suspects involved in auto thefts a [...]
State, National Groups Take Aim At Florida Gov. DeSantis “Executive Privilege”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (Source: Governor's Office)
State and national media organizations and open-government advocacy groups this week urged a [...]
Tampa Man Killed After Fiery Wrong-Way Crash On I-75 Exit Ramp
Florida Highway Patrol, Source: TFP
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - A 36-year-old Tampa man has died after a wrong-way crash that happened Friday arou [...]
Pinellas County Deputies Say Between 50 To 100 Animals Perished In Madeira Beach Fire
Source: Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - Pinellas County Deputies continue to investigate the horrific fire that [...]
Hillsborough County Detention Deputy Arrested For DUI
TFP File Photo
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla - A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Detention Deputy was arrested for drinking and driving (DUI).
On Thur [...]
Water Main Break Repairs Close Portion Of North 22nd In Tampa
Source: TFP
TAMPA, Fla. - Beginning at 10 am today, North 22nd Street will be closed between East Ellicott Street and East Caracas Street while th [...]
Florida Man Pleads Guilty In $233K ‘Rideshare’ Wire Fraud Scheme
TFP File Photo
A 38-year-old Florida man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in a case of exploiting a rideshare compan [...]
Utility Rates Changing For City Of St. Petersburg Utility Customers
Source: TFP File Photo
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Utility billing rates will be changing for the City of St. Petersburg on Oct. 1, 2023, upon City Cou [...]
Disney CEO Disputes Florida Gov. DeSantis Calling Arguments “Preposterous”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (TFP File Photo)
Disney CEO Bob Iger dismissed as “preposterous” arguments by Gov. Ron DeSantis that the company is “sex [...]