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Lane Closure on N. Himes Ave Between W. Lambright and W. Paris
TAMPA, Fla.- Beginning at 11 a.m. today, the northbound lane of North Himes Avenue will be closed between West Lambright Street and West Paris Street [...]
‘What Goes Up, Must Come Down’ Sheriff Warns Against Celebrating with Gun Fire on New Year’s Eve
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Sheriff Chad Chronister and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office are warning residents about the dangers of celebrato [...]
Hernando County Sheriff Seeking Suspect in Spring Hill Vehicle Burglary
SPRING HILL, Fla. - Hernando County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the subject pictured below. Deputies say he is the suspect in a vehicl [...]
Threatening Hoax Phone Calls at Bayfront Health and All Children’s Hospital
SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. - Around 6:06 pm today, Saint Pete Police emergency communications center received a call from a man who falsely claimed to be [...]
43-Year-Old Homosassa Man Killed in DUI Pedestrian Crash Tuesday
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. - A man jogging on US-19 in Citrus County, was hit and killed Tuesday, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers say that [...]
Lane Closure on North Ashley Drive Between West Madison Street and West Kennedy Boulevard
TAMPA, Fla. - Beginning at 6 p.m. today, the southbound right turn lane of North Ashley Drive will be closed between West Madison Street and West Ken [...]
Tampa Police Investigating Shooting on Columbus Drive
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Police responded to the report of a shooting along Columbus Dr. early Tuesday afternoon. The victim, an adult black male, was tra [...]
Suspect Identified, Car Located in Deadly Christmas Hit and Run in Pasco County
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. –Florida Highway Patrol is seeking the publics' help with information on a Christmas hit and run in Pasco County.
FHP Troope [...]
Missing Woman Spring Hill Woman, Found Safe
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - Update- This woman was located safe and is in good health. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is requesting assistance from [...]
A ‘Close Call’ Crash on the Skyway Bridge Monday Night
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - A close call crash on the Skyway Bridge Monday night left an SUV on the edge.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, two v [...]