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A man was fatally stabbed in Hillsborough County, and an investigation is underway. The Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and urges witnesses to provide information.
Politics & Govt in ...
Tampa Police Department teams up with Adventure Island for a specialized water training session for K9 units, focusing on skills in aquatic environments.
Erich P. Mueller, a convict from a transition facility in Kissimmee, was apprehended in Winter Haven with the help of a tip. His girlfriend was charged with harboring an escaped prisoner.
Weather & Environment in ...
The National Weather Service predicts mostly sunny and mild weather for Tampa, FL, with mid-80s highs and mid-60s lows, and steady northeast winds throughout the week.
Clearwater business owner Linda Davis is sentenced to 4 years for embezzling over $500,000 in payroll taxes and fraudulently obtaining a $161,800 PPP loan.
A woman and a juvenile were hospitalized after a motorcycle collision with a pickup truck in Pinellas Park; the woman is in critical condition. The crash is under investigation.
A third scrap yard fire since Hurricane Milton ignited in Tampa, but was extinguished by firefighters within an hour, with no injuries reported. Cause is under investigation.
A woman was stabbed in Tampa and the suspect, Thomas Sapp, jumped off an overpass while evading arrest. Both are now in stable condition, and Sapp is charged with attempted murder.
Hillsborough and Pinellas County schools reopen after Hurricane Milton with precautionary measures, delayed academic schedules, and community efforts to restore normalcy.
Florida man Giovanny Aldama Garcia faces felony charges for tying his dog to a pole and abandoning it during Hurricane Milton. The rescued dog, Trooper, is now safe.
Parks & Nature in ...
The dog park at Simmers-Young Park in Winter Haven is closed due to hurricane debris; other park areas, like soccer fields and playgrounds, remain open.
Two Hillsborough County waste facilities now offer 24/7 storm debris disposal starting October 15, to help residents with cleanup efforts after recent storms.
Tampa's weather forecast predicts sunny skies with gentle breezes and temperatures ranging from highs of 87 degrees to lows of 56 degrees over several days.
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