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Hillsborough Inmate Dies After Medical Incident At Falkenburg Jail, Investigation Underway

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate who passed away at Tampa General Hospital after experiencing a medical incident at the Falkenburg Road Jail. 67-year-old George Leavens was transported to the hospital on January 5th, 2025,…

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Scooter Crash In Pinellas Park Leaves Driver With Life-Threatening Injuries

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – A single-vehicle scooter crash in Pinellas Park has left the driver with life-threatening injuries. The Pinellas Park Police Department responded to the scene on the 8000 block of northbound 49th Street around noon Friday. Preliminary investigation reveals that the scooter was…

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Shooting Near Tampa International Airport Leaves Man Seriously Injured, Suspect Sought

TAMPA, Fla. – A shooting near the intersection of North O’Brien Street and West Spruce Street near the Tampa International Airport has left a man hospitalized with serious injuries. The Tampa Police Department responded to the scene shortly after noon today following reports of gunfire.…

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Gibsonton Home Engulfed In Flames, Residents Escape Safely: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue

GIBSONTON, Fla. – A residential structure fire in Gibsonton on Thursday evening left a home significantly damaged, but thankfully, no injuries were reported. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded to the scene on New York Street around 7:16 PM after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting…

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