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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Largo bicyclist sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Ulmerton Road on Monday, December 23, 2024. The incident occurred at approximately 2:48 PM, east of the Gateway Expressway. According to authorities, a 21-year-old woman from Miami Gardens…

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SEFFNER, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested John Steele, 34, a teacher at Jennings Middle School, following an investigation into an alleged altercation with a 12-year-old student during gym class. On December 18, 2024, detectives were alerted to a gym class incident…

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg detectives have arrested Zymere Darden-Williams, 16, in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Tomohnd Newkirk. Darden-Williams has been charged with second-degree murder, according to authorities. On December 18, 2024, just before 6 p.m., officers responded to reports of…

Read More Arrest Made In St. Petersburg Homicide Of 15-Year-Old Tomohnd Newkirk

TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death on the porch of a residence Sunday morning. Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 9400 block of North Brooks Street just after 7:30 AM on…

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HAINES CITY, Fla. – A 24-year-old woman from Kissimmee tragically lost her life in a head-on collision on Hatchineha Road in Haines City Saturday evening. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash, which occurred just east of Jennings Road North, around 7:22 PM…

Read More Kissimmee Woman Dies In Head-On Collision In Haines City: Polk County Sheriff

A festive holiday drone show at Lake Eola in Orlando turned into a terrifying scene when dozens of drones unexpectedly plummeted from the sky, injuring spectators and leaving a 7-year-old boy in need of open heart surgery.   Adriana Edgerton, the boy’s mother, recounted the…

Read More Drone Disaster: Florida Boy Undergoes Open Heart Surgery After Drones Fall From Sky

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County homeowners impacted by hurricanes can now access financial assistance of up to $30,000 through the Hurricane Home Repair Program, designed to help bridge the gap between repair costs and insurance or FEMA aid. The program, which began accepting pre-screening…

Read More Pinellas County Offers Up To $30,000 For Hurricane Home Repairs

AAA is taking proactive steps to ensure a safe holiday season by offering its Tow to Go program. This service is designed to remove impaired drivers from the road and prevent accidents. Starting Tuesday night, December 24th, and continuing through Thursday, January 2nd, AAA will…

Read More AAA Offers ‘Tow To Go’ In Florida, Multiple States To Keep Impaired Drivers Off The Road For Holidays

In a move that could reshape the global automotive industry, Nissan and Honda have announced plans to merge, forming the world’s third-largest automaker by sales. The partnership aims to bolster their competitiveness in the rapidly evolving automotive landscape, marked by the transition to electric vehicles…

Read More Nissan And Honda To Merge, Creating World’s Third-Largest Automaker

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County has introduced a suite of resources to assist residents in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas in comprehending and adhering to FEMA’s 50% Rule. This regulation is paramount when repairing or reconstructing homes post-disaster, as it guarantees properties align with…

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