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Florida Man, Teen Stepson Dead After Hiking In Texas ‘Extreme Heat’ At Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park, Texas
A Florida man and his teenage stepson died after hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend National Park in Texas, official [...]
Brandon Teen Arrested For Murder, Stabbing Death Of Man Sunday
Source: HCSO
BRANDON, Fla. - A Brandon teen has been arrested in the stabbing murder of a man on Sunday morning.
According to investigators, on [...]
Gas Leak Cause Of Smoothie Restaurant Explosion In Florida
Jugo Cafe Tropical (OFR)
A smoothie restaurant in Florida exploded Friday from what appears to be a gas leak, destroying the building.
Accordin [...]
Highlands County Man Indicted For Sex Trafficking 7 Adults, 3 Children
TFP File Photo
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. - A federal grand jury in Fort Pierce, Florida, has returned an indictment charging Shannima Yuantrell Sessi [...]
Florida Man Faces 150 Years In Prison For $100 Million Ponzi Scheme Operated Through Trucking Company
TFP File Photo
A Florida man has been charged in federal court with orchestrating a $100 million investment fraud (Ponzi) scheme run through his o [...]
Michigan Man, 2 From Georgia Died From Drowning Saturday In Florida Gulf
Source: PCBPD
Three people died Saturday in Florida after drowning in the Gulf of Mexico in three separate incidents, according to Panama City Bea [...]
Police Looking For Couple Who Broke Into Winter Haven Tennis Center Stealing Dumbells, Cash
Source: WHPD
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Winter Haven Police need your help identifying the two seen in the photo above after burglarizing the Winter Hav [...]
Six Transported To The Hospital After Boat Exploded Near Longboat Key
Sarasota Police Marine Unit
SARASOTA, Fla. - A boat explosion near Longboat Key sent six people into the water around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, accor [...]
Rep. Nancy Mace Slams Florida Gov. DeSantis Over ‘Heartbeat’ Bill
Moving quickly on what supporters call the “Heartbeat Protection Act,” Gov. Ron DeSantis in April signed a bill that would prevent abortions after si [...]
Hernando Beach Woman In Custody After Shooting Leads To Barricade Situation
Source: HCSO
HERNANDO BEACH, Fla - Hernando County Sheriff's Deputies said a woman is in custody after barricading herself and two children in a h [...]