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A man was hit by a school bus in Bradenton, causing a temporary road closure; he was hospitalized as a trauma alert, and no children aboard were injured.
Caleb Frank Hamm, 21, from Lee County, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for illegal firearm possession after a DUI stop revealed a loaded, non-serialized 9mm gun in his car.
Largo police seek leads in hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian, struck by two vehicles, including a known Toyota Highlander. The first vehicle remains unidentified.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office confirms William Golden, a missing 69-year-old delivery man, has been found safe; no details on his disappearance were disclosed.
Politics & Govt in ...
Operation Summer's End led to 297 stops over Labor Day, aiming to reduce impaired driving in Hillsborough County, supported by multiple law enforcement agencies.
Community & Society in ...
The City of Tampa announces that McKay Bay Waste Disposal Complex will resume normal hours from September 16, 2024, for better waste management access.
Weather & Environment in ...
The Tampa area is set for thunderstorms and high heat index values, with a 70% chance of afternoon rain and thunderstorms persisting throughout the week.
A pedestrian was killed in Polk County after being hit by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 27 while reportedly crossing improperly, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida's DEP has withdrawn proposals for park enhancements after public outcry and Governor DeSantis's directive, focusing instead on local discussions for future improvements.
A convicted felon from Pasco County pleaded guilty to illegal firearm possession and could face up to 15 years in prison, with his case part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.
The NWS forecasts typical summer showers and thunderstorms in Tampa, with high heat and humidity, and up to 70% chance of precipitation over the next days.
A teen girl was hospitalized after a road rage shooting in Riverview. A 37-year-old man, Rasool Hakeem, was arrested for firing the shots during the incident.
Uzbek national Dilrabo Obidova was sentenced to time served and will be deported after pleading guilty to immigration and passport fraud; her husband remains a fugitive.
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