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Plant City Barricade Situation Resolved Peacefully
Source: HCSO
PLANT CITY, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office peacefully resolved an hours-long negotiation with a man barricaded insid [...]
With More Than 650,000 Motorcyclists In Florida, Gov. DeSantis Signs Motorcycle Safety Bill
Gov. DeSantis' Office
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to expand motorcycle safety and education opportunities.
Senate Bill 838 [...]
Clearwater Launches Recycling Dashboard To Show Recycling Data
Source: City of Clearwater
CLEARWATER, Fla. - The city of Clearwater is launching a new website and recycling dashboard to show residents in full [...]
St. Petersburg Police Arrest 2 Men For Murder Of 32-Year-Old Man
Troy Lassiter and Kevin Lassiter
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - St. Petersburg Police arrested two men for the murder of 32-year-old Derrick Mims on May 1 [...]
Florida’s First Lady Releases Gov. DeSantis Teaser Ahead Of 2024 Announcement Wednesday
Source: Governor's Office
Florida’s First Lady, Casey DeSantis, shared a video clip Tuesday that teases the launch of her husband, Gov. Ron DeSant [...]
The Ultimate Guide To Traveling To Tampa: Top Things To Do And See
TAMPA, Fla. - Are you dreaming of a vacation in the Sunshine State? Look no further than Tampa, Florida! This vibrant city offers an array of activit [...]
One Man Shot And Killed In Dade City After Argument Turned Deadly
TFP File Photo
DADE CITY, Fla. - Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are currently investigating a shooting, that occurred around 7:50 p.m. in the Oak St. ar [...]
Lane Closure On East Osborne Ave Between North 9th Street, North Nebraska Ave
Source: TFP, Lane Closed
TAMPA, Fla - Beginning at 9 am today, the westbound lane on East Osborne Avenue will be closed between North 9th Street a [...]
Citrus County Deputy In Critical Condition After Being Struck By Vehicle
Breaking News From The Free Press
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. - A Citrus County Deputy is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on Tuesday [...]
Apollo Beach Teen Arrested For Riverview Wawa Murder
Source: HCSO
RIVERVIEW, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Apollo Beach man for a murder in Riverview earlier this mo [...]