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Man Who Found Lying on Gulf to Bay Dies From Injuries
CLEARWATER, Fla. - James Lamar Smith, 49, has been identified as the man who was found lying in the lanes of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard at Old Coachman Ro [...]
Annual Holiday Toy Drive Sets New Records for Tampa Bay Area Kids
TAMPA, Fla. - In a year of uncertainty, one thing is for certain, the community came out in full force to help the kids!
Every year for the last 9 [...]
Spring Hill Barricaded Situation, Ends Peacefully
SPRING HILL, Fla. - The barricaded male subject has surrendered peacefully to deputies.
The duration of this incident lasted approximately 6.5 ho [...]
Hernando County Sheriff on the Scene of a Barricaded Situation in Spring Hill
SPRING HILL, Fla. - CLICK HERE FOR UPDATE Deputies are on scene of a BARRICADED PERSON in the 11000 block of Callaghan Avenue in Spring Hill, near Wi [...]
Three Spring Hill Residents Killed in Overnight Car Crash
SPRING HILL, Fla. - According to Florida Highway Patrol, a crash that occurred on County Line Road at Grand Club Drive claimed the life of three Spri [...]
Winter Haven Police Seeking Theft Suspect, Sunny’s Beauty Supply
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - The male subject in the video below, went to Sunny's Beauty Supply and had an associate assist him with hair clippers that were [...]
Fatal Pedestrian Crash on 4th Street in St. Pete
SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. - Shortly after 10 p.m., a pedestrian crossing 4th street S near 13th Ave S. was struck by a vehicle. The victim, an adult m [...]
Winter Haven Man Arrested and Charged in DUI Crash that Killed Two
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Florida Highway Patrol Troopers have arrested Moises Melo De Leon, 27, for the November 29tth DUI crash that killed a 5-year-old [...]
Pasco County Sheriff Warns of Telephone Kidnapping Scam
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Pasco County Sheriff is warning of a telephone scam, involving family members being kidnapped, that has been reported.
A cal [...]
80-Year-Old Orlando Man Killed in Clearwater Pedestrian Crash
CLEARWATER, Fla. - An 80-year-old Orlando man was fatally injured Friday when he was struck by a van while crossing 49th Street N near the St. Pete–C [...]