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Florida Citizens Insurance Tops 1.2M Policies
Hurricane Ian Flooding In Florida (TFP File)
The state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has topped 1.2 million policies and continues to s [...]
Boy Hospitalized After Overnight Shooting In Tampa
TFP File Photo
TAMPA, Fla. - A boy was hospitalized following a shooting in Tampa on Tuesday.
According to the Tampa Police Department, just af [...]
Florida Man’s Run From The Deputies Ends With Blown Tires And Booking Photo
32-year-old Thomas Raymond Vinci
A Florida man, avoiding a traffic stop, was willing to let his tires nearly "blow off" the rims in an effort to a [...]
Florida House Panel Backs Bill Lowering Age To Buy Guns
TFP File Photo
With backing from Speaker Paul Renner, a House panel on Monday approved a bill that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to bu [...]
Tampa Police Issue Purple Alert For 45-Year-Old Missing, Endangered Man
Daniel Hatfield, 45 (TPD)
TAMPA, Fla; - The Tampa Police Department is seeking the public's assistance locating a missing, endangered man.
A F [...]
Florida Man Shot And Killed By Sergeant After “Waiting” For And Shooting K9 Deputy 3 Times
Zion Bostick Killed By Deputy (PCSO)
A suspect was killed in Florida during a pursuit by deputies on Sunday after "waiting" and opening fire on th [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Death Warrant For Louis Bernard Gaskin In 1989 Murders
Louis Bernard Gaskin (FDLE)
Florida Governor DeSantis has signed the death warrant for Louis Bernard Gaskin, who was sentenced to death for the 19 [...]
Arrest Warrant Issued For Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s Ex-Chief Of Staff
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (TFP File photo)
Roy McGrath, one-time chief of staff for former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, did not attend federal court [...]
Florida Sponge Docks Coffee Shop “We Spy Coffee & More” Employee Arrested Over Spying In Men’s Bathroom
We Spy Coffee & More (Google Earth)
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. - An employee of "We Spy Coffee & More," located on the gorgeous Tarpon Springs S [...]
Georgia Man Crushed To Death While Attempting To Steal Catalytic Converter
A man was crushed to death while attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a local business in Georgia, according to police.
Chatham Coun [...]