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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office continues to assess damages and road conditions following Tropical Storm Eta. Throughout the night, and into today, Command Staff are in the Emergency Operations Center monitoring the storm’s aftermath. Meanwhile, deputies have also been working around the…
Read More Hillsborough County Sheriff Deputies, Out in The Storm
LAKELAND, Fla. – Lakeland Police Detectives have made an arrest in the murder of David Henderson, age 63, and Edith L. Henderson, age 67. Lakeland Police Chief Ruben Garcia and Police Investigators gave a count of events in the horrific and shocking murder of Henderson’s…
Read More ‘Horrific Random Act’ Lakeland Double-Murder Suspect Arrested
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – According to Florida Highway Patrol, a UPS tractor-double-trailer combination, was traveling southbound on I-75, north of SR-50. The driver, a 56-year-old man from Jacksonville, lostcontrol of the vehicle due to severe cross winds originating from Tropical Storm Eta. The tractor-trailer was…
Read More Early Morning Tractor-Trailer Crash in Hernando County
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 40-year-old man from Wesley CHapel was killed Wednesday night walking on Rt. 56. A pickup truck, driven by a 50-year-old man from Zephryhills, was traveling eastbound on SR-56, east of Ancient Oaks Boulevard. The Wesley…
Read More 40-Year-Old Wesley Chapel Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash Wednesday Night
Earlier this week, a tweet from Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, sent Twitter into a twirl, stating that Real Clear Politics (RCP) rescinded Arizona from a Biden win. The since-deleted tweet said, “2020 President Election – Live Results | RealClearPolitics – they just rescinded…
Read More Real Clear Politics Projects Biden as Winner
Governor Ron DeSantis, and State Agencies recognized the many veteran-owned, small businesses who contribute to Florida’s economy. The state of Florida offers multiple resources to connect veteran-owned businesses with opportunities for growth and prosperity. “We continue working to ensure Florida remains the most veteran-friendly state,…
Read More Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Highlight State Resources Available for Veteran-Owned Businesses
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Diedre Wade, 38, of Daytona Beach, on charges of felony child neglect (F.S. 827.03(2)(d)), failure to report child abuse (F.S. 39.205(1)), and providing a false report to law enforcement (F.S. 837.05(1)(a)). Flagler County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the…
Read More Florida Foster Case Manager Arrested for Felony Neglect, Failure to Report Child Abuse
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Florida Highway Patrol has reopened the Skyway Bridge. Troopers closed the Skyway Bridge as wind speeds were at 50 MPH on Wednesday with Tropical Storm Eta approaching. Reminders: Do not drive across flooded roadways, keep your headlights on, reduce your speed,…
Read More FHP: Skyway Bridge Is Now Open
LAKELAND, Fla. – Lakeland Police detectives have made an arrest in the homicide investigation of David and Edith Henderson, killed on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Lakeland Police Chief Ruben Garcia will be holding a press conference at 10 AM this morning with details in the…
Read More BREAKING: Arrest Made In Lakeland Double Murder
TAMPA, Fla, – Tampa International Airport is back open for business. The airport says they have completed a thorough assessment of airport facilities and found no issues or damage as a result of Tropical Storm Eta. Additionally, all General Aviation activities at Tampa International Airport…
Read More Tampa International Airport Resumes Operations after Tropical Storm Eta