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Pinellas County announces a flood prevention initiative with self-serve sandbag events at John Chesnut Sr. Park and Walsingham Park on June 13-14 to combat future hurricane flooding.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
St. Augustine business owner Jack Dymond Leach has been indicted on charges relating to child sexual abuse material, with potential sentences ranging from 15 to 30 years if convicted.
A Mexican national with a history of deportations, Fredy Herrera-Castro, has been indicted on charges of illegal re-entry into the U.S. and could face up to 10 years in prison.
A woman died and a man was injured in a stabbing at Tampa's Country Run Park; a dispute escalated into violence. The HCSO is investigating the incident.
Weather & Environment in ...
Tampa is set to experience a hot and humid week, with temperatures reaching up to 92 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered thunderstorms forecasted by the National Weather Service.
The Tampa PD hosted a free fishing clinic to build community relations, supported by the Yerrid Foundation and Rise Tampa. Kids fished with donated rods, fostering community bonds.
A man was killed by a CSX train in Tampa; police are investigating the incident which prompted road closures but have not yet released the man's identity.
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance in locating missing 15-year-old Taylor Crawford, last seen June 5th, urging any information be reported to authorities.
Octavio Nogueira Pessoa was sentenced to 40 years for producing and possessing child sexual abuse material, with a subsequent lifetime of supervised release.
A non-verbal child believed to have autism was found in Davenport and safely returned to his family thanks to the police's urgent social media appeal and community response.
Politics & Govt in ...
The St. Petersburg City Council is considering measures to fund repairs for Tropicana Field, damaged by Hurricane Milton, including structural repairs and taking over security.
A road rage incident over a turn signal in Bradenton led to gunfire and a collision, involving 33-year-old Raesean Poole and 20-year-old Anthony Williams, resulting in charges for all parties involved.
80-year-old Georgia Rusciano, who went missing in Seminole, was found safe after the issuance of a Silver Alert by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
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