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Haines City Man Killed On SR-17 While Riding Bicycle
Florida Highway Patrol, Source: TFP
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A 42-year-old Haines City man has died in a crash that happened around 10:30 pm on Saturda [...]
U.S. Embassy Staff Evacuated From Sudan, Level 4 Travel Advisory In Place
The U.S. military has completed the evacuation of the American embassy in war-torn Sudan, President Joe Biden said late Saturday evening.
"I a [...]
Tampa DoorDash Kidnapper, Rape, And Robbery Suspect Arrested
38-year-old Joseph Killins
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Police have identified and arrested 38-year-old Joseph Killins, charging him in relation to a kidna [...]
Riverview Man Killed When Car Collides With His Pickup Truck
Florida Highway Patrol, Source: TFP
RIVERVIEW, Fla. - A 46-year-old Riverview man has died in a crash that happened around 5:45 am on Saturday.
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Gov. DeSantis To Request Major Disaster Declaration In Response To Florida Flooding
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (Source: Governor's Office)
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he will request a Major Disaster Declaration for Brow [...]
Trump Makes Pizza Stop In Florida Friday
Trump In Fort Myers
Former President Donald Trump surprised folks in Fort Myers Friday and shook hands with people standing outside before he walk [...]
Enterprise Florida Elimination Moves Forward
Florida Senate (TFP File Photo)
A House plan to eliminate the business-recruitment agency Enterprise Florida and relocate tourism-marketing effort [...]
Another Florida Republican Backs Trump For President In 2024
Trump Speaking At Rally in Waco, Texas, (CSPAN)
Florida Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez announced Friday he was backing former President Donald Tru [...]
Florida Couple Indicted On Mail Theft Charges
TFP File Photo
A Florida couple was arrested and charged in a mail theft scheme that spanned over multiple months, according to investigators.
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Hernando County Dad Gets Call Saying “I Have Your Child” Deputies Warn Of Scam
TFP File Photo
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Friday, the father of a Hernando County school student received a telephone c [...]