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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is aware of the nationwide trend of false school threats and wants the community to know that they take every threat very seriously. Sheriff Chad Chronister emphasized that reporting a false threat isn’t a joke but…

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Hurricane Francine, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is heading towards Louisiana. A hurricane warning is in effect for parts of the Louisiana coast, and storm surge warnings are in place for both Texas and Louisiana.…

Read More Francine Strengthens To A Hurricane As It Heads Toward Louisiana

TAMPA, Fla. – (September 10, 2024) – In a tense situation lasting several hours, Tampa Police successfully apprehended a barricaded subject, 64-year-old Robert Kelley, on the 3300 block of W. Arch St. The incident began when Kelley, a veteran claiming to have PTSD, threatened a…

Read More Tampa Police Successfully Resolve Standoff With Armed Veteran

Twenty-three years have passed since the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. The United States remains united in honoring the memory of the 2,977 lives lost, including the brave first responders, law enforcement officers, and military personnel who selflessly responded to the attacks. Florida Governor…

Read More Florida To Lower Flags To Half-Staff On 9/11 In Remembrance Of Lives Lost

LAKELAND, Fla. – A fatal shooting occurred in Lakeland on Tuesday morning, September 10, 2024, resulting in the death of 32-year-old Alfredo “Freddie” Alfaro-Astello. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office swiftly responded to the scene on Fleming Avenue around 10:07 am and apprehended the suspected shooter,…

Read More Lakeland Man Fatally Shot, Neighbor Arrested Saying, “How Do You Like Me Now”

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today announced a significant investment of over $122 million to enhance infrastructure in small counties and rural communities throughout Florida. The funding, provided by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), will be distributed through the Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) and…

Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis Allocates $122 Million To Boost Infrastructure In Small Counties, Rural Areas

TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. – A tense standoff unfolded in Temple Terrace on Monday evening, September 9th, after a man barricaded himself inside an apartment following an alleged arson attempt. The incident prompted the deployment of the SWAT team and culminated in the suspect’s arrest after…

Read More Temple Terrace Police Apprehend Armed Suspect After Arson And Standoff

TAMPA, Fla. – As of today, September 10th, West Main Street is completely closed between North Albany Avenue and North Fremont Avenue. The Tampa Water Department is conducting necessary maintenance on the water distribution system. Read: Dover Road Closed In Hillsborough County Due To Flooding…

Read More Tampa Traffic: Full Closure On West Main Street

LARGO, Fla. – A two-alarm fire broke out at a commercial building in Largo early this morning, prompting a swift response from Largo Fire Rescue and neighboring agencies. The fire was reported around 4:15 AM and caused heavy smoke and visible flames to erupt from…

Read More Early Morning Blaze Engulfs Commercial Building In Largo

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg Fire Rescue will pay tribute to the lives lost in the September 11th terrorist attacks with a citywide moment of silence on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024. At 9:57 a.m., firefighters at 13 stations across the city will position their…

Read More St. Petersburg To Observe Moment Of Silence For 9/11 Fallen Heroes