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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Tesla Model X believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Interstate 275 in Pinellas County that claimed the life of a Lakeland man. At…

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PLANT CITY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) is currently battling a large brush fire that has consumed multiple vehicles, boats, and structures in Plant City. The fire broke out just before 2 p.m. today, Monday, January 27, 2025, at 8526 Mary Ivy Dr.…

Read More Plant City Brush Fire Engulfs Vehicles, Boats, And Structures

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department (TPD) has released body-worn camera and aviation unit footage of a series of violent incidents that culminated in an officer-involved shooting on January 26, 2025. The suspect, identified as 48-year-old Jeremiah Bailey, was killed by police after striking…

Read More Tampa Police Release Bodycam Footage Of Hit-And-Run Homicide Suspect, Officer-Involved Shooting

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck off the coast of York, Maine, at 10:22 a.m. on Monday. The tremors were felt across multiple states, including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.   The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the seismic event, noting its relatively moderate magnitude. While…

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DeepSeek, a rising star in advanced AI solutions, has recently experienced a series of large-scale malicious attacks on its online services Monday following media buzz about the AI platform. “DeepSeek’s online services have recently faced large-scale malicious attacks. To ensure continued service, registration is temporarily…

Read More DeepSeek: The Rising Star In Open-Source AI Goes Down From Malicious Attack

SARASOTA, Fla. – The Sarasota Police Department (SPD) has issued a traffic alert due to a serious injury crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. 10th Street westbound is currently closed from Cocoanut Avenue to U.S. 41 as the SPD Traffic Unit conducts an investigation.…

Read More Sarasota Traffic Alert: 10th Street Westbound Closed Due To Serious Injury Crash

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Richard Mangone, 44, of Davenport, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) on Sunday morning, January 26th, after deputies located him at his apartment complex. At approximately 8:54 a.m., PCSO deputies responded to an apartment complex on Champions Ridge…

Read More Davenport Man Arrested By Polk Deputies On Domestic Battery, Probation Violation Warrants

TAMPA, Fla. – Drivers in Tampa should be aware of a lane closure on West Green Street starting later this morning. The Tampa Water Department will be repairing a water main break, necessitating the closure of the outside westbound lane between North Howard Avenue and…

Read More Tampa Traffic Alert: Lane Closure On West Green Street For Water Main Repair

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…

Read More Hudson Academy Briefly Placed On Controlled Campus Status After Unfounded Weapon Report

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