HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – A nearly head-on collision on Sunshine Grove Road Thursday evening resulted in the tragic death of a 41-year-old Spring Hill woman and injuries to two others. The crash occurred at approximately 7:20 p.m. north of Moon Road. According to the Florida…
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Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of Dr. John Evans to the University of Central Florida (UCF) Board of Trustees, effective January 7, 2025. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate. Dr. Evans brings a wealth of experience in education, business,…
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The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), in partnership with 11 other local law enforcement agencies, conducted a large-scale public safety operation on Wednesday, targeting dangerous driving behaviors along a 100-mile stretch of US-19. The effort, which included agencies from Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties, marked…
Read More Florida Highway Patrol: 890 Traffic Stops In Multi-County Operation On US-19
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating a tragic murder-suicide that occurred Wednesday evening in the 18000 block of Royal Forest Drive in New Tampa. At 6:31 p.m. on December 18, HCSO’s Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a…
Read More Neighbor Dispute Turns Deadly In New Tampa Murder-Suicide
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – A 65-year-old Inverness man died Wednesday evening after being struck by both a pickup truck and an RV while directing traffic on State Road 44. The incident occurred near the intersection of North Maynard Avenue at approximately 6:21 p.m. According to…
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Detectives with the St. Petersburg Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest connected to a fatal shooting. The individual was last seen in the 1300 block of 34th Street South. The shooting occurred earlier…
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TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department (TPD) announced the arrest of Derrick Dempsey, 35, in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred on Tuesday, December 17th, at a residence in the 1700 block of West Saint Joseph Street. Dempsey is charged with First-Degree Murder.…
Read More Tampa Police Arrest Suspect In Deadly West Saint Joseph Street Shooting
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday morning at Kings Meat Market, located at 1345 34th Street South. Officers responded to reports of a shooting just after 8:30 a.m. Upon arrival, they found an adult male suffering…
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Joe Edward Phillips, 39, of Bartow, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) on Tuesday after being spotted by the Aviation Unit committing traffic violations. At approximately 1:43 p.m., a PCSO pilot patrolling the area of Rifle Range Road…
Read More Stolen In Osceola County, Busted In Polk County: Bartow Motorcycle Thief’s Ride Ends
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on westbound SR 60 at the George J. Bean Parkway ramp on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at approximately 7:46 p.m. Officers responding to the scene discovered an adult motorcyclist deceased. The cause…
Read More Fatal Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Westbound SR 60 In Tampa