A record in Florida has been surpassed, and not one to be proud of. 1,003 manatees have died in Florida from Jan 1, 2021, through November 12, 2021. The Florida manatee is a native species found in many of Florida’s waterways. The Florida manatee population has grown…
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27-Year-Old St. Pete Shooting Victim Dies, Police Seeking Tips
ST. PETERSBURG, FL. – A 27-year-old man has died after being shot early Monday evening, according to police. Investigators say that at 6:38 p.m. on Monday, November 15th, police responded to a person shot outside near 3110 47th Avenue South. They found Logan Jay McNeil,…
Read More 27-Year-Old St. Pete Shooting Victim Dies, Police Seeking TipsFOX Nation Heads To Hollywood Florida For 3rd Annual Patriot Awards
FOX Nation is heading to Hollywood and will host its third annual Patriot Awards on Wednesday, November 17th at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. Kicking off at 8:00 pm EST, the awards will be streamed live on FOX Nation with an encore presentation to air…
Read More FOX Nation Heads To Hollywood Florida For 3rd Annual Patriot AwardsOvernight County Line Road Closure In Wesley Chapel Sunday, November 14
PASCO COUNTY, FL. – County Line Road, between Northwood Palms and Bruce B. Downs Boulevards, will be closed in both directions from late Sunday, November 14 to early Monday, November 15, 2021. The closure will happen during the overnight hours, causing minimal disruptions. Crews need…
Read More Overnight County Line Road Closure In Wesley Chapel Sunday, November 14Woman Killed After Stepping Off Of Bus Friday, Largo Police Investigating
LARGO, FL. – A woman was killed early Friday morning, after stepping off a bus and hit by a vehicle in Largo, according to police. Investigators say, approximately 6:55 am, officers of the Largo Police Department were dispatched to the area of Ulmerton Rd west…
Read More Woman Killed After Stepping Off Of Bus Friday, Largo Police Investigating“Duty, Honor, Country” Honoring Those Who Serve, Served, And Sacrificed
Today, those who have served their country will be honored with Veterans Day parades and ceremonies across the U.S. Today, at The Free Press, we honor the men and women who gave all for freedom, liberty, and democracy. Dan Lipinski said, “On this Veterans Day,…
Read More “Duty, Honor, Country” Honoring Those Who Serve, Served, And SacrificedClearwater Pick-Pocket “Hugs” Her Elderly Victims, Police Seeking To Identify
CLEARWATER, FL. – Clearwater Police economic crimes detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify a woman who uses a variety of ruses to steal from elderly men. Five cases occurred in Pinellas County during the month of October – two in Clearwater, two…
Read More Clearwater Pick-Pocket “Hugs” Her Elderly Victims, Police Seeking To IdentifyFlorida Gov. DeSantis Announces Lawsuit Against Biden On Vaccine Mandate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a lawsuit Thursday challenging the Biden admin’s mandate’s legality. During a press conference with state Attorney General Ashley Moody in Tampa, DeSantis said Florida would be joining Georgia, Alabama, and private plaintiffs in suing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) over its vaccine mandate…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis Announces Lawsuit Against Biden On Vaccine MandateFlorida Gov. DeSantis: No COVID Vaccine Mandates For Children Allowed
At a press briefing in Jacksonville on Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reminded the public that there will be no mandates for children to get the COVID-19 vaccine and no state-hosted vaccine sites. “With these childhood vaccines, in Florida, there will be no mandate for…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis: No COVID Vaccine Mandates For Children AllowedBicyclist Hit And Killed In Tampa Thursday Morning, Driver Crashes Into Tree
TAMPA, FL. – A bicyclist was killed after a speeding driver crashed into the bike near the intersection of Park Center Dr. and Lizards Tail Road on Thursday morning around 7:35 am. Police say the driver was traveling north on Lizards Tail Rd. at a…
Read More Bicyclist Hit And Killed In Tampa Thursday Morning, Driver Crashes Into Tree