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ST. PETERSBURG, FL. – An early morning fire engulfed the Tsunami Japanese Steakhouse, at 2176 Tyrone Boulevard North on Friday. According to officials, crews arrived to find the restaurant with smoke coming from the roof. Crews worked inside to find fire and extinguish it along…
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PASCO COUNTY, FL. – The missing Holiday man has been found safe, according to Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Pasco Sheriff’s deputies were searching for Bruce Brown, a missing/endangered 33-year-old. Brown is 5’10” with black hair and brown eyes. Brown was last seen on March 2 in…
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LARGO, FL. – A woman is in critical condition Friday after a pedestrian crash happened around 6:25 am. According to police, Largo Police Department was dispatched to a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic crash on northbound Missouri Ave, north of Rosery Rd NE. Police say a…
Read More Woman In Critical Condition After Pedestrian Crash, Largo Police Investigating
POLK COUNTY, FL. – The first case of rabies in 2022 has been confirmed in Polk County. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Section received the test results from the state laboratory in Tampa on Thursday, March 3, 2022, which showed a bat recovered…
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Today, Governor Ron DeSantis released the following video update regarding First Lady Casey DeSantis: “Hi, this is Governor Ron DeSantis. I have a positive update about my wife Casey DeSantis. After going through both treatment and surgery for breast cancer, she is now considered cancer-free.…
Read More Florida Governor Ron DeSantis: First Lady Casey DeSantis Is Cancer Free
TALLAHASSEE, FL. – Two proposed maps that would increase Republican seats in Congress are poised for approval Friday by the state House, as Democrats question the constitutionality of the dual-map plan. The bill (SB 102), which was positioned Thursday for a House vote, would feature…
Read More Florida House Eyes Primary, Backup Congressional Maps
RIVERVIEW, FL. – The Florida Department of Transportation’s contractor, Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, continues replacing the asphalt pavement with a durable concrete surface at US 301 and Progress Boulevard/Bloomingdale Avenue in Riverview. This intersection work is being done in phases and is expected to…
Read More US 301 Improvements To Close Progress Boulevard In Riverview
PASCO COUNTY, FL. – Monday, March 14, 2022, is the deadline to register to vote for the April 12, 2022, Municipal Elections in the cities of Dade City, New Port Richey, Port Richey, St. Leo, and San Antonio. Municipal elections are only for voters who…
Read More Pasco County Voter Registration Set To Close Monday
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County has issued a public health advisory for Simmons Park Beach due to high bacteria levels. This should be considered a potential risk to the bathing public and swimming is not recommended. Samples taken…
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Much of the world is watching what Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will do in Ukraine. Jack Sweeney is watching Putin. Or more specifically, Putin’s plane. Sweeney, a 19-year-old freshman at the University of Central Florida, has garnered a healthy social media following simply by following…
Read More Putin’s Plane Can’t Escape The Prying Eyes Of A College Freshman In Florida