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PASCO COUNTY, FL. – Deputies have located Teneisha Griffith’s car in Hillsborough County. “We are still awaiting the cause of death from the medical examiner and are continuing to investigate this case,” said Pasco County Sheriff’s PIO Britney Morris. On March 24, 2022, Pasco Sheriff’s…
Read More Car Belonging To Teneisha Griffith Found In Hillsborough County, Death Investigation Still Underway
WAUCHULA, FL. – Hardee County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Monday, April 11, 2022, at approximately 1:30 p.m. on a vehicle for illegal tint and expired registration. Deputies say that probable cause existed to enter the vehicle, and upon searching it, deputies located…
Read More More Florida Meth Traffickers Busted After Traffic Stop In Hardee County
As Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody assail federal immigration policies, the Biden administration is asking a judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by the state over the release of undocumented immigrants. The latest salvos in the case came Tuesday, when U.S.…
Read More Feds Fight Florida Gov. DeSantis, AG Moody On Immigration Policies
Amid a legal challenge by Florida and other states, federal officials announced Wednesday that travelers will continue to be required to wear masks through May 3 in airports and on planes, trains, and buses. The requirement, aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, had been…
Read More After Challenge By Florida And Other States, Travel Mask Requirement Extended
HERNANDO COUNTY, FL. – Kyle Feeney is still listed as a Missing and Endangered Adult, as detectives continue to meet with negative results in their efforts to locate him. Detectives have received information that Feeney was seen, within the last few weeks, at the residence…
Read More Hernando County Deputies Still Searching For Kyle Feeney, May Be In Pasco County
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – Hillsborough County’s Healthy Living program is hosting an event on Saturday, April 16, where residents can receive free groceries as well as a variety of health services. Hillsborough County residents will be given free groceries from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
Read More Free Groceries Available At Saturday Food Pantry Event In Plant City
PASCO COUNTY, FL. – Pasco Sheriff’s Office has a new therapy K-9! Meet Animal-Assisted Therapy K-9 Tacoma! AAT K-9 Tacoma is a 3-year-old chocolate Lab that was rescued from a Brevard County animal shelter. He’s trained as a therapy K-9 as part of the Brevard…
Read More Pasco Sheriff’s Office Introduces Animal-Assisted Therapy K-9 Tacoma
TAMPA, FL. – Beginning at 9 am today, the outside eastbound lane on E Scott St between N Orange Ave and N Jefferson St will be closed while the Tampa Water Department conducts maintenance on the water distribution system. Barricades and signs will be located…
Read More Tampa Traffic: Lane Closure On E Scott St Between N Orange Ave And N Jefferson St
POLK COUNTY, FL. – Click here for an updated story of the Sex Money Murder gang investigation. Sheriff Grady Judd will brief the media at 11:00 a.m. today in Winter Haven about a multi-agency, year-long gang racketeering investigation. Ashley Moody, Attorney General, FDOC Secretary Ricky…
Read More Sheriff, Florida AG Moody To Brief Media On Multi-State Gang, Racketeering Operation Bust, 41 Arrested
LARGO, FL. – On Tuesday, police say a road rage incident ensued between two vehicles traveling along Roosevelt Boulevard in Largo. Investigators say the victim continues to his destination, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and purchases a smoothie. When he exits the store, the victim finds the…
Read More Man And Teen Arrested After Road Rage Leads To A Dumped Smoothie And Stabbing In Largo