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Tampa to Begin Suspension-Revocation of Liquor Licenses for Bars and Restaurants That Violate COVID Rules
TAMPA, Fla. - The City of Tampa will begin pursuing suspension/revocation of alcoholic beverage permits for businesses that are repeat offenders (2 o [...]
79-Year-Old Clearwater Woman Dies in Pasco County Pedestrian Crash Tuesday
PORT RICHEY, Fla. - According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 79-year-old woman from Clearwater, was killed Tuesday night crossing US 19.
Troopers sa [...]
Lane Closure on N. Armenia Ave Between W. Bird St. and W. Waters Ave
TAMPA, Fla. - Beginning at 9 a.m. today, the northbound lane of North Armenia Avenue will be closed between West Bird Street and West Waters Avenue w [...]
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Polk County are Full and Closed For This Week
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - With a significant increase of phone calls regarding the vaccine in Polk County, the COVID-19 vaccination phone system is overwhe [...]
Hillsborough COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Now Closed
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Appointments for the COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine are no longer available at this time for residents age 65 and older in [...]
Missing Winter Haven Man Found Safe
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - UPDATE: Eric Christopher Riner was located and is safe. He will receive a medical evaluation and reunited with his family.
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Garbage Truck and Car Collide Monday, Driver Suffers Serious Injuries
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. - A nearly-head on crash Monday, left the driver of a garbage truck with serious injuries Monday.
According to Florida Highway [...]
‘Just a Kid With a Dream’ Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd Takes The Oath of Office
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd was officially sworn in Tuesday to his 5th term as Polk County’s Sheriff, by the Honorable Chief [...]
Lakeland Man Killed in Crash on Polk Parkway and Florida Ave Exit
LAKELAND, Fla. - A 54-year Lakeland man was killed Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, the man was tr [...]
5-Injured in Monday Night Shooting, No Arrests Made, Investigation Underway
TAMPA, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night outside a gas station in the Clair-Mel [...]