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Florida School ‘Guardian’ Training Changes Sought
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A House Republican on Monday filed a proposal that would expand training about how to handle active-shooter situations for people p [...]
Water Main Break Closes Lane On West Azeele Street At South Church, Dale Mabry Highway
Source: TFP, Lane Closed
TAMPA, Fla. - Beginning at 9 am today, the eastbound lane on West Azeele Street will be closed between South Church Avenu [...]
Fight The Blight Cleanup Set For Jan. 27-Feb. 3 In Woodbridge
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - How a community looks can impact how residents feel. Illegal dump sites and code violations can affect [...]
Florida Governor DeSantis Signs Death Warrant In 1990 Mall Parking Lot Stabbing Murder
Donald David Dillbeck (FDLE)
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a death warrant and scheduled a Feb. 23 execution of Donald David Dillbeck, who w [...]
Fire The Cannons, Gasparilla Pirate Invasion Happening In Tampa Tuesday
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TAMPA, Fla. - The kickoff of Gasparilla will come ashore in Tampa tomorrow, and the City of Tampa is reminding businesses and resid [...]
Polk County Deputies Searching For Suspect After Stolen Car Found Sinking In Poinciana Lake
Source: PCSO
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Deputies in Polk County are searching for a suspect that stole an idling car and dumped it in a Poinciana lake on [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Wins Big Among Pro-Lifers In Weekend Straw Poll
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (TFP File Photo)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was the overwhelming choice of pro-life advocates during March for Life w [...]
Deal Closes To Protect Southwest Florida Land
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Florida has closed on a $37.8 million deal that is part of an effort to keep more than 16,000 acres of ranch land in Southwest Flor [...]
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Terminated For Sexual Harassment
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri (TFP File Photo)
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - A Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputy has been terminated afte [...]
Storms, Fuel Costs Could Boost Florida Power & Light Bills
FPL (TFP File Photo)
Florida Power & Light customers could face increased electric bills in April after the utility got hit in 2022 by hurrica [...]