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Monroe County Sheriff Returns Over $4 Million In Unused Funds To Taxpayers
Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. - Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay announced Monday that his office has returned over $4 mi [...]
Pasco County Brothers Hailed As Heroes For Saving Mother’s Life After Freak Accident
Pasco County Brothers Hailed As Heroes For Saving Mother's Life After Freak Accident (PCFR)
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Two young brothers from Pasco Cou [...]
Clearwater Teen Arrested For Online Threat Against Pinellas County Commissioner
Police Lights (File)
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A 17-year-old Clearwater resident was arrested Saturday for making an online threat against Pinellas Count [...]
University Of Florida Student Competition Intersects Left-Brain, Right-Brain Thinking
University Of Florida Source: TFP File Photo
A $5,000 award is up for grabs by University of Florida students willing to bridge the gap between th [...]
Florida Honors Road Rangers, Highlights Progress In Roadway Safety
Florida Road Ranger (FDOT)
In recognition of Crash Responder Safety Week (November 18-22), the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is cele [...]
Tampa Traffic Alert: North Florida Ave Lane Closure Begins Today
Traffic Alert
TAMPA, Fla. - Drivers on North Florida Avenue can expect delays starting this afternoon as the Tampa Water Department completes repa [...]
Tropical Depression Sara Dissipates, But Heavy Rainfall Still Possible Along Gulf Coast
Tropical Depression Sara Dissipates, But Heavy Rainfall Still Possible Along Gulf Coast
Tropical Depression Sara has weakened and is no longer a t [...]
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle On US 41 In Tampa
Emergency Lights (Source: File Photo)
TAMPA, Fla. - A 63-year-old Tampa man was killed Sunday night after being struck by a vehicle while crossing [...]
Florida Gas Prices Fluctuate, Ending Slightly Higher Than Last Week
Gas Pumps Source: TFP File Photo
Florida gas prices experienced a rollercoaster ride last week, ultimately settling at an average of $3.13 per gal [...]
Spirit Airlines Seeks Financial Lifeline With Bankruptcy Filing
Spirit Airlines (File)
Budget airline giant Spirit Airlines announced Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The move comes aft [...]