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Polk County Deputies Seeking Lakeland Burglary Suspect Who Drove A Car With “Lost Tag”
The suspect fled the area in a gray Nissan Sentra bearing a cardboard license plate that said, "Lost Tag." Source: PCSO
LAKELAND, Fla. - Polk Coun [...]
Watch: Florida Man Fell Asleep While Drinking Beer, Patron During Standoff With Deputies
James Alan Currie, 51 (CCSO)
A Florida man was arrested on Tuesday after a standoff with deputies where he was drinking beer and falling asleep.
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Florida Teen Gets Life In Prison For Brutal Stabbing Murder Of Classmate
13-year-old Tristyn Bailey Was Murdered By Aiden Fucci
On Friday, a 16-year-old Florida boy was sentenced to life in prison for fatally stabbing [...]
Florida House Passes Bill Shortening Time To File Home Construction Defect Lawsuits
New Home Construction (TFP File Photo)
The Florida House on Friday passed a bill that would shorten the time for residents to file lawsuits about [...]
Florida Affordable Housing Plan Gets Final Approval
Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, led efforts to pass a bill to address affordable housing. Colin Hackley/File
With approval Friday f [...]
Tornado Kills 23, Brings Devastation To Mississippi
Source: Jonathan Sachar @SacharBlake
At least 23 people were killed, dozens injured, and four missing after powerful storms. At least one tornado [...]
One Person Injured In Brooksville Fire
Source: HCFR
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - Hernando County Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire shortly after 6 pm Friday evening.
Initial [...]
“Lots Of Rockets” U.S. Targeted By Second Missile Strike In Syria
Photo by: @sentdefender
A second missile strike targeted a U.S. base in northeast Syria Friday, according to U.S. officials.
This comes a day a [...]
Florida House Quickly Backs Concealed Weapons Change
Handgun (Source: Unsplash)
Continuing to quickly pass high-profile legislation, the House on Friday approved a measure that would allow Floridians [...]
I-275 Southbound Ramp To Eastbound I-4 Closing Monday Night In Tampa
Source: FDOT
TAMPA, Fla. - Beginning at 11 p.m. Monday, March 27, through 5 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, the southbound I-275 ramp (Exit 45B) to eastbo [...]