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3rd Case Of Rabies In Polk County Confirmed After Dog In Lakeland Fights With Raccoon
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LAKELAND, Fla. - The third case of rabies in 2023 has been confirmed in Polk County, according to Polk County Sheriff's Office.
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New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dies After Hospitalization
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver
Democratic Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver of New Jersey has died after being hospitalized for an illness.
Oliver was [...]
Inmate In Florida Wins Religious Case Allowing Him To Grow ‘Fist-Length’ Beard
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A federal appeals court has upheld a decision that said a Florida prison inmate should be allowed to grow a "fist-length" beard bec [...]
Florida Regulators Balk At EPA Power Plant Plan
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Florida utility regulators and other industry officials are objecting to a federal proposal aimed at reducing greenhouse-ga [...]
Citizens Insurance In Florida Up To 1.345M Policies
Hurricane Ian Flooding In Florida (TFP File)
The state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. added nearly 9,600 policies last week as it contin [...]
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 [...]