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Hillsborough County Extends Local State Of Emergency

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – Hillsborough County’s state of local emergency enacted in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is extended for another seven-day period. Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise today signed an extension of the declaration under authority authorized by the County’s Emergency Management Ordinance…

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Lane Closure On North Florida Avenue Between East Hamilton Avenue And East Broad Street

TAMPA, FL. – Beginning at 9 pm tonight, the outside northbound lane on North Florida Avenue will close between East Hamilton Avenue and East Broad Street while the Tampa Water Department returns to complete a more permanent restoration following earlier work to repair a water…

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Larry Sanders COVID-19 Vaccination Site Offering Vaccine To Children Age 12+, Palm River Park Vaccination Site To Open Next Week

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – Children age 12 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine at Hillsborough County’s public vaccination site at the Larry Sanders Sports Complex, 5855 S. 78th St. in the Progress Village area. First doses of the vaccine are…

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Several species of grouper and snapper will either open or close to harvest in Gulf and Atlantic state waters starting Jan. 1. 

Florida FWC Continues Ongoing Goliath Grouper Efforts, Explores Limited Harvest

At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) listened to a presentation and stakeholder input on goliath grouper in Florida state waters. The Commission directed staff to continue ongoing efforts that recognize the goliath’s role in the ecosystem and promote stock…

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Sarasota County Sheriff A. Hoffman Issues 2021-2025 Strategic Plan

SARASOTA, FL. – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office today released its 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, a roadmap that will guide the agency over the next four years. Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman worked with Dr. Jim Sewell, retired Assistant Commissioner for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement…

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