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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Offers Free Women’s Self-Defense Class
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) is offering a free Women’s Basic Self-Defense and Pers [...]
Tampa Traffic Alert: South Falkenburg Road Lane Closure In Effect For Water Main Maintenance
Source: TFP, Lane Closed
TAMPA, Fla. – Motorists traveling on South Falkenburg Road in Tampa should be aware of a lane closure for water main mai [...]
Two Injured After Shooting Each Other In Lealman: Pinellas County Sheriff
Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press)
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - Two individuals were injured in a shooting incident in the St. Petersburg area on S [...]
Florida Gas Prices Dip Below $3 A Gallon, Lowest Since 2023
Gas Pumps Source: TFP File Photo
TAMPA, Fla. – Florida drivers are getting a welcome break at the pump as the state's average gas price has fallen [...]
Tampa Traffic Alert: East Columbus Drive Lane Closure Today For Water Main Restoration
Traffic Alert
TAMPA, Fla. – Motorists on East Columbus Drive in Tampa should be aware of a lane closure in effect today, March 24, 2025.
The Ta [...]
Tampa Police Terminate Reserve Officer Following Child Abuse Arrest
Tampa Police Department. Source: TFP File Photo
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department has terminated a volunteer Reserve Officer after she was [...]
Woman Arrested After Bizarre Burglary Attempt In Lake Wales: Polk County Sheriff
LAKE WALES, Fla. - A Lake Wales woman was arrested Saturday morning after a series of events that included a traffic stop, a search, and a strang [...]
Hillsborough County Deputy Shoots Armed Suspect In Riverview Domestic Violence Incident; FDLE Investigates
Deputy Shoots Armed Suspect in Riverview Domestic Violence Incident; FDLE Investigates
RIVERVIEW, Fla. - A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (H [...]
Teen Pool Party In Clearwater Erupts In Gunfire: 2 Girls Shot, Shooter At Large
Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press)
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Clearwater Police detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred at the Estates o [...]
Minor Fire At Epcot’s France Pavilion Quickly Extinguished, No Injuries
Disney Epcot Center
ORLANDO, Fla. – A plume of smoke seen rising above Walt Disney World Resort on Saturday was caused by a fire in a walk-in coo [...]