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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A law enforcement operation in Hillsborough County resulted in 17 arrests, including convicted felon Brandon Landaverde. The operation focused on crime trends and seized two firearms and $1,400.
Community & Society in ...
The Tampa Police Department hosted its 30th Annual Memorial Run to honor 32 fallen officers, promoting community support and funding for scholarships and the police museum.
A man was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run in Gibsonton that killed motorcyclist Isaiah Raposa. Jonathan Saldana Rojas is accused of fleeing the scene.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A semi-trailer crash on I-75 near Sarasota prompted lane closures and traffic delays due to cooking oil spillage; emergency crews have been managing the cleanup.
A dog and her five puppies were rescued from under an abandoned house in Hillsborough County by animal control officers and taken to a pet resource center.
A man was injured in a deputy-involved shooting in New Port Richey, Florida, with no ongoing threat to the public. Details are to be released in an upcoming PSO news conference.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Pasco-Hernando Workforce Board seeks nominees for board vacancies in various sectors; appointments are voluntary with a max tenure of eight years.
Pinellas County received a $2.25 million NOAA grant to remove harmful waste tires from Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, with cleanup completion expected by July 2027.
Sign-ups are available for the 8th Annual Fit City 5K & 1-Mile Walk in St. Petersburg, scheduled for February 1, 2025, featuring fitness activities and health resources. Early registration offers discounted fees.
St. Petersburg celebrates the opening of Bear Creek Commons, a new affordable housing complex for seniors, as part of its commitment to addressing housing needs.
A semi-truck crash on I-75 and a separate incident involving an FHP trooper rear-ending a pickup truck caused major traffic disruptions in Sarasota County.
A Sarasota man, Sean Anthony Christie, has been indicted for child sexual abuse material possession and distribution and could face up to 20 years in prison.
A water main break in St. Petersburg has closed northbound lanes of 66th Street North, with repairs and road restoration expected to extend the closure past Thursday.
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