Joe Edward Phillips, 39

Stolen In Osceola County, Busted In Polk County: Bartow Motorcycle Thief’s Ride Ends

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…

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Community Tip Helps St. Petersburg Police ID Woman Found In Vinoy Park As Missing From Georgia

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Thanks to a tip from the community, St. Petersburg police have confirmed that the woman found disoriented in Vinoy Park is missing from Georgia. Authorities are now actively working to reunite her with her family. Previous Report: St. Petersburg Police are…

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8th Grader Arrested For Bringing Gun And Knife To Azalea Middle School In St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A 13-year-old 8th-grade student at Azalea Middle School was arrested Tuesday after police discovered a gun and a kitchen knife in his backpack. The St. Petersburg Police Department confirmed that no direct threats were made to students or the school, either…

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Gianna Napoli

Hernando County Sheriff: Missing Endangered Spring Hill Teen Found Safe

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – Gianna Napoli has been located and is safe, according to Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. Previous Report: The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Gianna Napoli, a 15-year-old girl considered missing and endangered. Gianna was last…

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Pasco County Florida Sheriff's Office

New River Elementary School Briefly On Alert After Suspicious Package Found

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – New River Elementary School was placed on temporary alert as a precaution on Monday while Pasco County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated a suspicious package found on campus. The package was quickly removed from the school grounds and determined to be safe…

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Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco Warns Of Ongoing And Increasing Warrant Scams

13-Year-Old Charged After Unloaded BB Gun Found At River Ridge High School: Pasco Sheriff

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office (PSO) has charged a 13-year-old student from River Ridge High School with disruption of a school function following the discovery of an unloaded BB gun on campus. Deputies responded to reports of a possible weapon at…

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