A proposal to set up a new resiliency office directly under Gov. Ron DeSantis is headed to the governor. The Senate on Wednesday unanimously backed the measure (HB 7053), which had already been approved by the House and would carry out a priority of DeSantis.…
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24=12 Toilet Paper Prices Soar As Companies Flush The Size Of The Item Itself
Procter & Gamble removed sheets from its “Super Mega” and “Mega” toilet paper rolls, decreasing the number of sheets to 366 from 396 and 244 from 264, respectively, according to the advocacy group Consumer World. A single roll of Charmin toilet paper has reportedly shrunk 90% over…
Read More 24=12 Toilet Paper Prices Soar As Companies Flush The Size Of The Item Itself13 Arrested In Tampa Bay Human Trafficking Sting
ST. PETERSBURG, FL. – On Feb. 24 and 25, 2022, the Tampa Bay Human Trafficking Task Force conducted a multi-agency human trafficking operation. During the investigation, 13 arrests were made in an online undercover operation involving solicitation for sex. The operation, which targeted sellers and…
Read More 13 Arrested In Tampa Bay Human Trafficking StingFlorida Panhandle Blazes Continue Expanding
Wildfires in Northwest Florida’s Gulf, Calhoun and Bay counties have expanded to more than 34,000 acres as crews continue trying to control the blazes, according to information released Wednesday morning by the Florida Forest Service. The forest service said Tuesday night that the wildfires covered…
Read More Florida Panhandle Blazes Continue ExpandingFlorida Governor’s Team DeSantis Launches “DeSantis Freedom Team Club”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ campaign team announced a new membership club for fans and followers of the state’s governor. “You have continued to stand with Governor DeSantis as he has fought back against the radical left and the legacy media’s lies. Because of your diligent…
Read More Florida Governor’s Team DeSantis Launches “DeSantis Freedom Team Club”2 Injured After Fiery Crash On US 19 In Plam Harbor, Road Closed
PALM HARBOR, FL. – A fiery crash has sent two people to the hospital and northbound lanes of US 19 are blocked at Nebraska Ave Wednesday. According to Palm Harbor Fire Rescue, a vehicle collision with a pickup truck and a car happened northbound on…
Read More 2 Injured After Fiery Crash On US 19 In Plam Harbor, Road ClosedZephyrhills Homicide Suspect Arrested By Pasco Deputies
PASCO COUNTY, FL. – Orlando Diaz-Rivera, 30, the suspect in Monday’s homicide in Zephyrhills, was found and arrested, according to Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting homicide happened on March 7, around 2:30 p.m., near the intersection of Gall Blvd. and Kossick Rd. in Zephyrhills. Deputies…
Read More Zephyrhills Homicide Suspect Arrested By Pasco DeputiesPasco Deputies Searching For 17-Year-Old Skylar Bell, Last Seen In Zephyrhills
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL. – Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are currently searching for Skylar Bell, a missing-runaway 17-year-old. Deputies say that Bell is 5’7”, approx. 120 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. Bell was last seen around 1 a.m. on Feb. 23 in the Peninsula St. area…
Read More Pasco Deputies Searching For 17-Year-Old Skylar Bell, Last Seen In ZephyrhillsTampa Police Seeking Bank Robbery Suspect Who Was Wearing Two Different Shoes
TAMPA, FL. – Tampa Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a bank robbery suspect that got away with the cash on Tuesday. Police say a man with a red baseball hat, mask, glasses, blue & white plaid shirt, khaki pants, and wearing…
Read More Tampa Police Seeking Bank Robbery Suspect Who Was Wearing Two Different ShoesTraffic: Lane Closure On West Waters Ave Between Hanley Road And Beasley Road
TAMPA, FL. -Beginning at 9 am today, the outside eastbound lane on West Waters Avenue will close between Hanley Road and Beasley Road while the Tampa Water Department conducts maintenance on the water distribution system. Barricades and signs will be located in the area to…
Read More Traffic: Lane Closure On West Waters Ave Between Hanley Road And Beasley Road