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Delaware Girl’s Dream Comes True With Trip To Swim With Dolphins In Florida
Ember Rea (Source: Sunshine Foundation)
A Delaware girl was recently granted a dream from the Sunshine Foundation for a family trip to Florida to [...]
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Opens 2023 Paris Air Show, Inauguration Of Florida Pavilion
Source: Governor's Office
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez led Florida’s delegation with remarks at the inauguration of the Florida Pavi [...]
NHC Issues Tropical Depression 3 Advisory, Forcasted To Become Hurricane
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The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued an [...]
Body Of Frostproof Teen, Ridge Technical College Student, Recovered In Lake Clinch Overnight
TFP File Photo
POLK COUNTY, Fla - The body of a 17-year-old boy from Frostproof was recovered from Lake Clinch overnight after the boy was thrown [...]
Florida Troopers Searching For Ford Pickup Truck That Hit Lutz Man On Bicycle In Land O’Lakes
Based on the vehicle parts found at the scene of the crash, The suspected vehicle is thought to be a Ford F-150 pickup truck.
LAND O' LAKES, Fla. [...]
Forecasters Watch 2 Systems In Atlantic, 1 With Near 100% Chance Of Development
Source: NHC
TAMPA, Fla. - The National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecasters are now watching two systems in the Atlantic, with one likely to develop [...]
1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured When Ejected From Pickup Truck In Winter Haven Crash
Florida Highway Patrol, Source: TFP
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A 66-year-old Winter Haven man was killed in a crash around 9:06 pm on Sunday.
Accordi [...]
Gas Prices Dip Slightly In Florida
TFP File Photo
Gas prices in Florida declined slightly once again. After reaching a 4-week high of $3.47 per gallon on Tuesday, the state average [...]
Tampa Traffic: Lane Closure On East Columbus Drive Between North 20th St And North 21st St
Source: TFP, Lane Closed
TAMPA, Fla. - Beginning at 9 am today, the eastbound lane of East Columbus Drive will be closed between North 20th Street [...]
Boater Missing In Frostproof Lake Clinch, Polk County Deputies Searching
Breaking News From The Free Press
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office is currently searching Lake Clinch in Frostproof for a miss [...]