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Florida Couple Praises Gov. DeSantis For Resolving A “Huge Problem”
Cuban Migrants Off Florida Coast (USCG)
A Florida Keys couple this week praised Gov. Ron DeSantis for refunding out-of-pocket costs they spent rem [...]
Florida Republicans File Bill To Prevent Credit Card Tracking On Guns Sales
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Sen. Danny Burgess, R-Zephyrhills, and Rep. John Snyder, R-Stuart, have filed a proposal aimed at preventing the use of separate co [...]
2 Arrested Following Tampa Officer-Involved Shooting
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TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Police Department identified and arrested the suspect who shot toward officers yesterday.
At 5:41 p.m. o [...]
Florida Troopers Continue Search For Winter Haven Fatal Hit And Run Suspect
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WINTER HAVEN, Fla - Florida Highway Patrol Troopers continue to search for a suspect vehicle, described as a silver Dodge Caliber w [...]
New I-75/Overpass Road Interchange Opens In Pasco County
I-75 and Overpass Road (FDOT)
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - The long-anticipated interchange at I-75 and Overpass Road in eastern Pasco County, between Co [...]
Dade City Man Killed By Hit And Run Driver While Riding Bike
Florida Highway Patrol, Source: TFP
DADE CITY, Fla. - A 42-year-old Dade City man had died following a hit and crash that happened around 8:35 pm [...]
City Of Tampa Installs New Four-Way Stops Near Plant High School
New All-Way-Stop intersections and crosswalks near Plant High School.
TAMPA, Fla. - The City of Tampa Mobility Team recently installed new All-Wa [...]
Clearwater Police Department Launches New Survey Tool To Better Understand Community Concerns
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CLEARWATER, Fla. - The Clearwater Police Department is launching a new public survey tool to better understand local concerns, atti [...]
Tampa Police Officer Shot At During Routine Patrol
Breaking News From The Free Press
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Police Department is conducting a shooting investigation involving officers this evening [...]
Florida Hurricane Ian Federal Assistance Climbs Past $5 Billion; Thousands Register For Hurricane Nicole Assistance
FEMA Personnel Speaks with Survivor About Recovery Assistance (Photo by FEMA Photographer)
More than $5 billion in federal grants, disaster loans [...]