HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County is downsizing its COVID-19 coronavirus operations as public demand at government-run testing and vaccination sites has declined significantly and more private providers are offering the services. Today’s briefing to County Commissioners by County Emergency Management Director Tim Dudley was…
Read More Hillsborough County Begins Transitioning Operations to Private, Community Sectors
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Lottery announced that Danean Fatcheric, 53 of Spring Hill, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game at the Tampa District Office. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment…
Read More Spring Hill Woman Wins $1,000,000 From Scratch-Off At Publix
BROOKSVILLE, FL. – On Tuesday at 5:07 p.m., Hernando County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on Goucher Avenue in Brooksville in reference to a reported battery of an elderly person. The victim, who is 70 years old, advised he was battered by 48-year-old Aaron…
Read More Hernando County K-9 Tracks Down Suspect Who Had Beaten A 70-Year-Old Man
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis applauded the Florida Legislature’s ratification of the new gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The Governor’s agreement will generate a minimum of $2.5 billion in new revenue for the state over the next five years and an estimated $6…
Read More Florida Legislature Approves Seminole Compact by Historic Margins
With National Safe Boating Week and the release of the 2020 Boating Accident Statistical Report, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) encourages boaters to focus on simple, effective steps that make boating safer. If you plan to enjoy our beautiful waterways, check out…
Read More Boaters Urged To ‘Boat Safely’ During National Safe Boating Week
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – In partnership with NaphCare, Inc., the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) was awarded the inaugural Pinnacle Award by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care for achieving three NCCHC accreditations, a demonstration of its commitment to quality correctional health care. The…
Read More Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Awarded First In The Nation NCCHC Pinnacle Award
POLK COUNTY, FL.- Two men were killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday night, May 18, 2021, on State Road 60 near Lake Wales. The crash occurred at around 7:44 PM. Killed in the crash were 27-year-old Billy Burgess of Bartow and 35-year-old Thomas Snipes III…
Read More Two Winter Haven Men Killed In Crash On Hwy. 60 And West Lake Wales Rd. Overnight
TAMPA, FL. – The National Hockey League today announced the 31 team nominees for the 2020-21 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is presented “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his…
Read More Tampa Bay Lightning Nominate Alex Killorn For King Clancy Memorial Trophy
On Sunday, May 16, 2021, Deputy Kevin Turner, with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested David Andrew Johnson for Fleeing and Eluding, False Name to LEO, Possession of Methamphetamine, Resisting Arrest, and Possession of Paraphernalia. Deputy Turner observed Johnson in the Walmart parking lot on…
Read More ‘It’s Not Even 8 O’Clock Yet Man’ Florida Man Runs From Police, Gets Tasered
SPRING HILL, Fla. – The Hernando County Department of Public Works Waterways Division announces limited boat access at Hunters Lake, located in Spring Hill, due to low water levels. The boat ramp will remain open for kayak and canoe access however, larger boats will not…
Read More Limited Boat Access At Hunters Lake Due To Low Water Levels