SARASOTA, FL. – Sarasota Police Department is mourning the death of one of their police canines, K9 Bandi. “It is with great sadness we share news of the passing of one of our beloved police canines. K9 Bandi unexpectedly passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022,…
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Missing Land O’ Lakes Teen Found Safe
LAND O’ LAKES, FL. – The 14-year-old that was reported missing on March 16, has been located safe. Pasco Sheriff’s deputies were searching for Marquise Little, a missing-endangered 14-year-old. Little is 5’8″, approx. 150 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Little was last seen…
Read More Missing Land O’ Lakes Teen Found SafeGov. DeSantis: Florida Outpaces Nation As State Employers Add Jobs For 22 Consecutive Months
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida businesses continue to have robust employment opportunities, a benefit of a competitive and energized workforce where employers have added jobs for 22 consecutive months. Florida’s economic indicators have continued a positive trajectory and are surpassing pre-pandemic rates. The…
Read More Gov. DeSantis: Florida Outpaces Nation As State Employers Add Jobs For 22 Consecutive MonthsHillsborough To Celebrate Opening Of New Esports Gaming Room At Emanuel P. Johnson Park
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – Hillsborough County will celebrate the grand opening Friday of a new esports lounge at Emanuel P. Johnson Park & Recreation Center, the second esports gaming room created and run by Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation. Multiplayer video gaming is one of…
Read More Hillsborough To Celebrate Opening Of New Esports Gaming Room At Emanuel P. Johnson ParkSlash Featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators Friday March 25 In Clearwater
CLEARWATER, FL. – Don’t miss the Ruth Eckerd Hall debut of Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators! It’s been a decade since their debut album Apocalyptic Love was released. Ever since, the band have been on one of the more impressive and unrelenting tears in…
Read More Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators Friday March 25 In ClearwaterHealth Advisory Issued For Picnic Island And Cypress Point Due To High Bacteria Levels.
TAMPA, FL. -The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County has issued a public health advisory for Picnic Island and Cypress Point due to high bacteria levels. This should be considered a potential risk to the bathing public, and swimming is not recommended. Samples taken,…
Read More Health Advisory Issued For Picnic Island And Cypress Point Due To High Bacteria Levels.3 Shot In 2 Separate Incidents Overnight, Tampa Police Investigating
TAMPA, FL. – Two shootings, with three victims, kept Tampa Police busy overnight as police continue investigations into both incidents. The Tampa Police Department was dispatched to a shooting at 1310 West Waters Avenue overnight. According to police, two subjects were located with non-life-threatening injuries…
Read More 3 Shot In 2 Separate Incidents Overnight, Tampa Police InvestigatingHaines City Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
HAINES CITY, FL. – Thomas Wayne Ricks, 55, has been arrested on charges of robbery with a weapon and robbery with a mask. Both of these offenses are first-degree felonies. Ricks entered Citizens Bank & Trust, 36250 U.S. 27, after 11 a.m. on Monday. With…
Read More Haines City Bank Robbery Suspect ArrestedFlorida FWC: Go Slow, Look Out Below; Manatees Need Your Help
As water temperatures warm, manatees naturally disperse from their winter habitats, traveling to other areas of the state and beyond. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking Florida residents and visitors to help keep manatees safe, especially while out on the water.…
Read More Florida FWC: Go Slow, Look Out Below; Manatees Need Your HelpFlorida’s First Lady Announces “The Facts. Your Future.” Substance Abuse Campaign For Students
This week, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced digital components of her campaign designed to educate young Floridians about the impacts of substance abuse. TheFactsYourFuture.org is a new website that contains The Facts. Your Future. content that schools, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders can download and use to educate children.…
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