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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Largo woman is facing a grand theft charge after being caught on camera stealing a valuable exotic bird from a pet store in Oldsmar. On September 7th, deputies responded to a theft report at Everything Birds, located in the Oldsmar…
Read More Largo Woman Arrested For Stealing Exotic Bird From Oldsmar Store: Pinellas County Sheriff
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is aware of concerning social media threats and or photos tagged with “Cypress Creek.” However, they have determined that these threats are not credible and originated outside of Florida. The same photo has been shared in other…
Read More Pasco Sheriff Addresses Circulating Social Media School Shooting Threats Tagged “Cypress Creek”
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects involved in a robbery at a Hudson business on September 5th. Around 12:45 p.m., three Black individuals entered the business located in the 15200 block of US…
Read More Hudson Business Robbery: Pasco County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A tragic collision occurred early Sunday morning in Hudson, Florida, resulting in the death of a 21-year-old motorcyclist. According to Florida Highway Patrol, at 1:10 am, a Chevy Impala, driven by 25-year-old Melissa Annette Lopez, was heading north on US-19 and…
Read More Tragic Collision In Pasco County: Inverness Motorcyclist Killed By DUI Driver From Hudson
The Florida Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on October 8th to address a long-standing dispute over a 2021 settlement that resulted in increased base electric rates for Florida Power & Light customers. The appeal, filed by Florida Rising, the Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida,…
Read More Florida Supreme Court To Hear Arguments On FPL Rate Hike Settlement
A terrifying incident unfolded Saturday evening along a highway near London, Kentucky, leaving multiple people shot in what authorities described as an active shooter situation. The gunman remains at large, prompting a massive search operation. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office reported that “numerous people were…
Read More Kentucky Highway Shooting Sparks Manhunt, Multiple Victims
MANATTEE COUNTY, Fla. – A Coast Guard crew from Station Cortez came to the aid of four boaters on Saturday after their 19-foot vessel became disabled approximately 20 miles off Anna Maria Island. The crew successfully rescued all four individuals and transported them to Station…
Read More US Coast Guard Rescues Boaters Stranded Off Anna Maria Island
Despite optimistic projections for Florida’s economy, legislative budget leaders are cautious about potential deficits looming in the coming years as federal pandemic relief funds dry up. The warning comes after a presentation on Florida’s long-term financial outlook, raising concerns about maintaining spending levels in critical…
Read More Florida Lawmakers Brace For Tighter Budgets As Federal COVID Funds Dwindle
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Pass-a-Grille’s beach nourishment efforts have largely concluded south of Paradise Grille, with focus shifting to the north end early next week. Here’s what beachgoers can expect: South End Reopening: The beach stretch from 3rd Avenue access to Paradise Grille will reopen…
Read More Pass-a-Grille Beach Nourishment Progresses; Northern Section Closure Imminent
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A 13-year-old student at Dowdell Middle Magnet School is facing serious charges after posting a threat to “shoot up” the school on social media. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous tip about the threat early Wednesday morning. Detectives quickly…
Read More Tampa Teen Arrested For Online Shooting Threat At Dowdell Middle Magnet School