PASCO COUNTY, FL —- Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Pasco Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in the West Pasco Government Center Boardroom will be conducted in a hybrid virtual format. The meeting will be streamed online…
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LAKELAND, FL. – Update: Emma has been located safe. Thank you to everyone who shared this. 16-year-old Emma Lynn Carter was reported missing early Tuesday morning, from a Lakeland home. According to Florida Highway Patrol, there is no clothing or vehicle description currently available, but…
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TAMPA, Fla., – The Colonial Pipeline is still down, yet Florida remains well supplied with fuel. While there is not considered to be a gasoline “shortage” in Florida, there are reports of fuel outages at various gas stations, due to unusually strong demand. “It’s likely…
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The Florida Lottery announced that Calvin Holmes, 47, of Foley, Alabama, claimed a $1 million top prize from the 50X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $890,000.00. Holmes purchased…
Read More Alabama Man Wins $1,000,000 Top Prize After A Trip To Florida
CLEARWATER, FL.- Clearwater Police homicide detectives have charged a Clearwater man with first-degree murder in a slaying earlier this month at Palmetto Park Apartments. Arthur Benjamin Jr., also known as Hadeeka Shabazz, 50, was taken into custody this morning in unincorporated Pinellas County with the…
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TAMPA, Fla. – In recognition of his quick thinking and bravery, Sheriff Chad Chronister will award a garbage truck driver with Waste Connections the Citizen Lifesaving Award on Wednesday, May 12, after the driver rescued a young child from the inside of a garbage compactor…
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PINELLAS PARK -The City of Pinellas Park’s Community Redevelopment Agency and the City’s Public Works Department recently did a call to artists asking for assistance with raising awareness about stormwater pollution through a public art campaign. The call was answered, and five local artists have…
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TAMPA, FL. – In 1962, President John F. Kennedy declared May 15 as Peace Officer’s Memorial Day. The week of this date is National Police Week. This week pays special tribute to law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. Tonight, Mayor Jane…
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PINELLAS COUNTY, FL. – A 40-year-old Largo man has died from injuries sustained after being struck by a car early Tuesday morning. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a car was traveling southbound on US-19 approaching 62nd Street North when the Largo man walked eastbound across…
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The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay (Ruskin) evaluated local thunderstorm science and climatology to define the rainy season in our area and to increase public awareness of the associated hazards. The rainy season in West Central Florida is May 25 to October 10. The…
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