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Pinellas County Sheriff Urges Barrier Island Residents To Register For Emergency Access Permits Ahead Of Hurricane Season
Hurricane Ian Flooding In Florida (TFP File)
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - As a reminder, with hurricane season just around the corner, if you live or [...]
2 Men Shot After Altercation In St. Petersburg Friday
TFP File Photo
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Two adult men suffered gunshot wounds after an altercation in the 2100 block of 9th Avenue South at around 3 [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs State Guard Expansion
Source: TFP File Photo
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that will expand and make permanent the Florida State Guard, which DeSant [...]
Prolific Criminal Recaptured After Escaping From Lakeland Hospital
Timothy Tallmadge (PCSO)
LAKELAND, Fla. - A Lakeland man wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies was captured Thursday, May 25, 2023, then esc [...]
Pasco County Lifts Emergency Burn Ban
Wildfire Source: TFP File
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Recent rains have helped lower the drought conditions, allowing Pasco County to lift the Emergency [...]
Gov. DeSantis Signs Legislative Package To Support Florida Military Members, Families
Source: Florida Gov. DeSantis' Office
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed eight bills to support Florida’s military members and their families Fr [...]
Hillsborough County Sheriff Arrests 10-Time Felon In Gang-Related Drug Investigation
Clevant "Little D" Davis, Jr (HCSO)
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a ten-time felon and two ot [...]
Florida Lawmakers Shielded In Redistricting Fight
Source: TFP File Photo
A panel of federal judges Thursday shielded eight current and former legislative leaders from having to testify in a challe [...]
Clearwater: Remembering And Honoring Our Heroes This Memorial Day
Jack Tilley is a decorated war veteran with a 34-year career in the U.S. Army. (City of Clearwater)
CLEARWATER, Fla. - The City of Clearwater will [...]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Raises $8.2 Million In First 24 Hours Of Campaign Launch
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made his White House bid official Wednesday, announcing a 2024 presidential run in an online d [...]