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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – With temperatures expected to drop to or below 40 degrees with wind chills on Saturday night, Hillsborough County will activate its cold weather shelter program on Saturday, Dec. 21. The shelters are available for individuals experiencing homelessness and those without adequate…

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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers should plan for nighttime closures of the I-275 Express Lanes and various ramps along the Gateway Expressway (SR 690) this weekend and early next week, according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The closures, scheduled to allow for maintenance…

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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A wrong-way crash early Friday morning on Roosevelt Boulevard In Largo resulted in serious injuries for both drivers involved. The accident occurred at approximately 5:02 a.m. near the intersection of . According to authorities, a Ford F150 driven by a 21-year-old…

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HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – A nearly head-on collision on Sunshine Grove Road Thursday evening resulted in the tragic death of a 41-year-old Spring Hill woman and injuries to two others. The crash occurred at approximately 7:20 p.m. north of Moon Road. According to the Florida…

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TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has launched a death investigation following a fatal shooting early Friday morning in Tampa. At approximately 4 a.m., deputies responded to reports of a shooting on the 3700 block of Patina Drive. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered…

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PLANT CITY, Fla. – A large warehouse fire erupted Thursday evening at a cardboard recycling facility located at 2067 S. County Line Road, prompting a two-alarm response from local and county fire departments. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) was called to assist Plant City Fire…

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SARASOTA, Fla. – The Sarasota Police Department is currently investigating a traffic crash that occurred Thursday evening near the intersection of U.S. 301 and Princeton Street. Details regarding the cause of the incident and the number of vehicles involved were not immediately available. As a…

Read More Serious Crash Closes Northbound Lanes Of U.S. 301 Near Princeton Street In Sarasota

Authorities in Florida are cautioning residents to avoid approaching monkeys that have been seen roaming around Orange City and two neighboring communities this week. Monkey sightings have been reported in Orange City, Deltona, and DeBary, according to police. The Orange City Police Department shared photos…

Read More Monkey Business In Florida Comes After Escape From South Carolina Facility

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Pasco County Utilities has officially rescinded the precautionary boil water notice for customers in the Grand Oaks Subdivision, Edgewater at Grand Oaks, Cobalt Apartment Homes, and Volanti Townhomes. A thorough bacteriological survey has confirmed that the water in these areas is…

Read More Pasco County Utilities Rescinds Precautionary Boil Water Notice In Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of Dr. John Evans to the University of Central Florida (UCF) Board of Trustees, effective January 7, 2025. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate. Dr. Evans brings a wealth of experience in education, business,…

Read More Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints John Evans To UCF Board Of Trustees