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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.
Weather & Environment in ...
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay issued a heat advisory due to high heat index values up to 110 degrees, affecting central and southwest Florida.
A felon from Lake County, William Scott Fogg, has been sentenced to seven years for illegal firearm possession.
A man died after being found on fire in a Florida mall parking lot; circumstances are under investigation by local authorities and the state fire marshal.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Hillsborough County invests in 3D printing technology for affordable housing, with a $500,000 printer for constructing homes, to address the local need for cost-effective housing solutions.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Tampa is updating its Land Development Code to improve user-friendliness and development standards, and encourages public participation in the process through surveys and a kickoff meeting.
The investigation into the death of inmate Jack Daniel Knox, who died after suffering stomach pain and a cardiac arrest, is in progress by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Community & Society in ...
Florida's James Gaddis claims he was fired for exposing state parkland development plans, including golf courses and hotels, causing a public backlash and project suspension.
Two co-workers were found dead at a Sarasota rental property, with investigations suggesting a mutual killing. Police are notifying families and investigating.
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 ...
The Tampa Police Department heightened traffic enforcement during Labor Day weekend, particularly on Courtney Campbell Causeway, to improve safety and combat dangerous driving.
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.
The NWS in Tampa forecasts scattered thunderstorms and high temperatures, advising residents to prepare for heavy rain and heat index values potentially reaching 104-108 degrees.
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