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Power Lines Down After Crash Closes Section Of Sligh Ave. In Tampa
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TAMPA, Fla. - A section of Sligh Avenue in Tampa is closed following a crash that resulted in downed power lines.
The Tamp [...]
Tampa Traffic Alert: N. Boulevard To Close For Utility Repairs Starting March 17
Traffic Alert
TAMPA, Fla. - Motorists in Tampa should prepare for a road closure on North Boulevard between W 109th Avenue and W Country Club Driv [...]
Suspicious Fires Under Investigation In Tampa, Possible Arson Link
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (File)
TAMPA, Fla. - Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) is investigating a series of four suspicious fires, be [...]
30 Dogs Rescued From Hernando County Property Amid Animal Mistreatment Allegations
30 Dogs Rescued From Hernando County Property Amid Animal Mistreatment Allegations (HCSO)
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - Thirty dogs have been removed fr [...]
100 Million Under Threat: Severe Weather Outbreak Looms Across Central And Eastern U.S.
Lakeland Rain Storm (File)
A dangerous severe weather outbreak is threatening over 100 million people across the central and eastern United States [...]
Teen Student Arrested For Bringing Loaded Handgun To Middleton High School In Tampa
Anabella Fuentes (TPD)
TAMPA, Fla. - A 15-year-old female student was arrested at Middleton High School on Thursday after being found in possessio [...]
Florida Supreme Court Halts Appeals Of Tampa Electric Rate Hikes Amid Reconsideration Request
Tampa Electric Makes Strides In Hurricane Milton Power Restoration
TAMPA, Fla. - The Florida Supreme Court has temporarily suspended two appeals c [...]
Tampa Streetcar Rides Remain Free Through 2025 Thanks To CRA Funding
Tampa Streetcar
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board has approved funding to continue free fares for TECO Line Stree [...]
Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On East Lake Parker Drive In Lakeland
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LAKELAND, Fla. – A driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash on East Lake Parker Drive in Lakeland late We [...]
Tampa Traffic Alert: Westshore Blvd. Lane Closures Begin Today For Water Main Maintenance
Traffic Alert
TAMPA, Fla. – Motorists traveling on South Westshore Boulevard in Tampa should be prepared for intermittent lane closures starting t [...]