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Florida Issues Statewide Advisory After Four Malaria Cases Found in Sarasota County
Source: TFP File Photo
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health on Monday issued a statewide “mosquito-borne illness” advisory aft [...]
Man On Bicycle Killed In Lakeland Hit-And-Run, Vehicle Located At Winter Haven Residence
TFP File Photo
LAKELAND, Fla. - The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a deadly hit-and-run that happened early Sunday.
According to i [...]
Utility Shield, Hurricane Changes Go To Florida Gov. DeSantis
Hurricane Ian, Florida 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday formally received the final 20 bills from the 2023 legislative session, including [...]
12 Arrested In Polk County Sheriff’s “Operation Family Affair” Drug Operation In Winter Haven
Operation Fanmily Affair (PCSO)
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Polk Sheriff Grady Judd briefed the media and public this afternoon, Monday, at 1:00 pm regar [...]
Florida Pool Contractor Struck By Shrapnel After Dunedin Homeowner Opens Fire
TFP File Photo
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla - A pool technician in Florida was hit by shrapnel from gunfire while working on a homeowners pool in Dunedin. [...]
From Vouchers To Guns, New Laws In Florida Take Effect Saturday
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
More school vouchers. Expanded restrictions on teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity. Limits on using Ti [...]
Hernando Beach Woman Charged In Weekend Domestic Shooting, Barricade Incident
Tabatha Mincieli, 33 (HCSO)
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - The woman responsible for the shooting and barricade situation on Saturday in Hernando Beach h [...]
City Of Tampa Welcomes New Director Of Economic Opportunity
Javier Marin (Source: City Of Tampa)
TAMPA, Fla. - The City of Tampa is excited to welcome Javier Marin as its new Director of Economic Opportunit [...]
Florida Gas Prices Dip Ahead Of The 4th Of July Holiday
Source: TFP
TAMPA, Fla. - Florida gas prices are declining as 2.45 million Floridians prepare to take a road trip for the Independence Day holiday [...]
Pasco Sheriff’s Office “Prepare Early And Stay Safe This Hurricane Season”
Hurricane Ian, 2022 Landfall. Source: TFP File Photo
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Hurricane season is officially underway, so it's time to start thinking [...]