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LARGO, Fla. – A Largo High School student was arrested on Saturday, January 25th, after making a threatening post on Instagram. The 14-year-old student, identified as Nour Said, was taken into custody out of state in Maryland on Sunday and charged with Threatening Communications or…
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A 61-year-old Gibsonton man was killed Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle on US-41. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 8:50 PM south of Pennsylvania Avenue. A Toyota RAV4, driven by…
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla – Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has signed an executive order extending the county’s state of local emergency in response to the ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton. The extension, authorized under the County’s Emergency Management Ordinance and Chapter 252 of Florida…
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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A tragic head-on collision in Winter Haven early Saturday morning has left one man dead and another seriously injured. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fatal crash on State Road 60, east of Logistics Parkway, around 4:25 AM. According…
Read More Head-On Collision In Winter Haven Claims 1 Life, Leaves Another Seriously Injured
TAMPA, Fla. – The City of Tampa once again saw a successful and safe Gasparilla celebration, as thousands of revelers flocked to the annual pirate-themed festival in honor of the legendary pirate, Jose Gaspar. The event, a staple of Tampa culture for more than a…
Read More Tampa’s Gasparilla 2025: Tampa Police Report Successful, Safe Event With 15 Arrests
BRANDON, Fla. – A dramatic two-alarm fire erupted at the Brandon Mall this evening, sending plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded swiftly to the scene, battling the blaze that originated in the Sears store. Multiple 911 calls…
Read More Two-Alarm Fire Engulfs Sears Store At Brandon Mall: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
TAMPA, Fla. – Motorists in Tampa should be aware of a full road closure on southbound Bayshore Boulevard starting this evening. The closure, between West Howard Avenue and West Bay to Bay Boulevard, is necessary for the Tampa Water Department to repair a water main…
Read More Tampa Traffic Alert: Southbound Bayshore Blvd. To Close For Emergency Water Main Repair
LAKELAND, Fla. – An 18-year-old Lakeland resident was arrested early Saturday morning after engaging in a high-speed race and being found in possession of illegal drugs. Jarrett Sabine was taken into custody by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office following a traffic stop in Eagle Lake.…
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TAMPA, Fla. – As the echoes of pirate revelry fade and the cannons fall silent, the City of Tampa is gearing up for a major clean-up operation in the wake of the Gasparilla Pirate Fest. A coordinated effort involving multiple city departments and hundreds of…
Read More Tampa Mobilizes For Massive Post-Gasparilla Clean-Up Effort
TAMPA, Fla. – The Department of Defense (DoD) this week announced an award to Hillsborough County Public Schools from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. The grant, totaling $86,374,326, will fund the replacement of Tinker Elementary/Middle School at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa,…
Read More $86 Million DoD Grant Awarded To Hillsborough County Schools For Tinker K-8 School At MacDill Air Force Base