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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Hudson Academy was temporarily placed on controlled campus status earlier today after a report that a weapon may be present on school grounds. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office (PSO) responded swiftly to the report and determined that there was no weapon and…

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Florida drivers are feeling the pinch at the pump as gas prices continue to rise. After months of relative stability, the state average has climbed above $3.20 per gallon, marking a noticeable increase for motorists. According to AAA – The Auto Club Group, the average…

Read More Florida Gas Prices Climb Out Of Recent Range, Reaching $3.22 Per Gallon

TAMPA, Fla. – Drivers in Tampa should anticipate delays on South Plant Avenue due to a lane closure beginning this morning. The Tampa Water Department will be conducting maintenance on the water distribution system, necessitating the closure of the outside northbound lane between West Beach…

Read More Tampa Traffic Alert: Lane Closure On South Plant Avenue For Water System Maintenance

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has extended the state of local emergency in response to Hurricane Milton. The original emergency declaration went into effect on October 6, 2024, as the storm approached Florida. This latest extension will remain in place until…

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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Detectives from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of a 67-year-old inmate. Kenneth Graham, who was being held on federal narcotics charges, died Sunday afternoon after being transported to a local hospital. Graham was booked into the Pinellas…

Read More Pinellas County Jail Inmate Dies After Hospitalization

LARGO, Fla. – A Largo High School student was arrested on Saturday, January 25th, after making a threatening post on Instagram. The 14-year-old student, identified as Nour Said, was taken into custody out of state in Maryland on Sunday and charged with Threatening Communications or…

Read More Largo High School Student Arrested In Maryland For Threatening To Shoot Up High School

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A 61-year-old Gibsonton man was killed Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle on US-41. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 8:50 PM south of Pennsylvania Avenue. A Toyota RAV4, driven by…

Read More Bicyclist Fatally Struck By Vehicle On US-41 In Gibsonton

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla – Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has signed an executive order extending the county’s state of local emergency in response to the ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton. The extension, authorized under the County’s Emergency Management Ordinance and Chapter 252 of Florida…

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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A tragic head-on collision in Winter Haven early Saturday morning has left one man dead and another seriously injured. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fatal crash on State Road 60, east of Logistics Parkway, around 4:25 AM. According…

Read More Head-On Collision In Winter Haven Claims 1 Life, Leaves Another Seriously Injured

TAMPA, Fla. – The City of Tampa once again saw a successful and safe Gasparilla celebration, as thousands of revelers flocked to the annual pirate-themed festival in honor of the legendary pirate, Jose Gaspar. The event, a staple of Tampa culture for more than a…

Read More Tampa’s Gasparilla 2025: Tampa Police Report Successful, Safe Event With 15 Arrests