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First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida – A Pathway to Potential
First Lady Casey DeSantis (TFP FIle)
Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the launch of Hope Florida – A Pathway to Potential to break down [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Affordable Housing Plan
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (TFP File Photo)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed into law a $711 million plan to make housing more afforda [...]
St. Petersburg Man Killed When Struck By Van Crossing 66th Street North
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A 79-year-old St. Petersburg man died after a crash around 6:30 am on Wednesday.
Accor [...]
Judge Rules Against Florida Oil Drilling Plan
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An administrative law judge Tuesday backed the Department of Environmental Protection’s denial of a proposal to drill an ex [...]
State-Backed Citizens Insurance In Florida To Propose 12% Rate Hike
Hurricane Michael (TFP FIle Photo)
The Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governors in Florida on Wednesday will consider a plan that woul [...]
Man Found Dead In Front Seat Of Car From Shooting, Tampa Police Investigating
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TAMPA, Fla - Tampa Police are investigating a shooting homicide that happened on Tuesday evening.
Just before [...]
Former VP Mike Pence Must Testify In Jan. 6 Special Counsel Investigation
Former VP Mike Pence With Former President Donald Trump (File Photo)
Former Vice President Mike Pence has to testify before a grand jury regarding [...]
Polk County Confirms First Case Of Rabies When Family Dog Found With Live Bat In Its Mouth
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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - The first case of rabies in 2023 has been confirmed in Polk County.
According to Polk County Sherif [...]
Catalytic Converter Theft Bill Advances In Florida Senate
Catalytic Converters Recovered By Police In Florida (TFP File Photo)
A Florida Senate committee Tuesday approved a proposal to curb thefts of vehi [...]
Florida Senate To Take Up 6-Week Abortion Limit
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The Florida Senate on Thursday will take up a proposal that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, amid a debate r [...]