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Tampa Police Release Sketch Of Suspect Who Kidnapped, Raped Woman Delivering DoorDash
Source: TPD
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Police Department is releasing a composite image of the suspect wanted in connection with a kidnapping and sex [...]
Woman Who Was Shot And Killed On I-4 In Plant City Identified, Police Looking For Toyota Prius
Elizabeth Barbara Arrieta, 29
PLANT CITY, Fla. - A woman has died, and a man is critical after being shot on I-4 in Hillsborough County on Tuesday [...]
Florida Ends Contract After 4:45 AM Emergency Alert System Push
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Florida is looking for a new contractor to help conduct emergency alerts after a test mistakenly went out early Thursday morning to [...]
State Urges Court To Reject Florida Death Row Inmate Darryl Barwick’s Execution Appeal
Darryl Barwick, 56 (Source: FDLE)
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office Thursday urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject an appeal by Death Row [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Embarks On International Trade Mission
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (TFP File Photo)
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he will lead an international trade mission, organized in c [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Demands Accountability For 4:45 AM “Emergency Alert System” Push
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is demanding answers after the 4:45 a.m. Emergency Alert System push notification went off around Flo [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Death Penalty Bill, Scrapping Unanimous Jury Requirement
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by parents of the victims of the Parkland mass murder to sign Senate Bill (SB) 450 (Source: Governor's Offic [...]
Man Charged With Murder After Running Over, Killing Victim With ATV In Land O’ Lakes
Dale Slaunwhite, 52 (PSO)
LAND O' LAKES, Fla. - A 52-year-old man has been charged with murder after running over a man with an ATV, according to [...]
Pasco County School Disciplinary Aid Arrested After Hiding Guns For Student
Emily Medina, 20
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. - A Pasco County School District 'Disciplinary Aid' was arrested after helping a student hide firearms foll [...]
Florida Lawmakers Back Plan Targeting ‘ESG’
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The Florida Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that would prohibit investment strategies that Gov. Ron DeSantis has [...]