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Woman struck, killed along I-4 in Hillsborough County was looking for lost cellphone, FHP says
Read full article: Woman struck, killed along I-4 in Hillsborough County was looking for lost cellphone, FHP saysA 23-year-old Davenport woman was struck and killed by a car after looking for her cellphone along the shoulder of Interstate 4 near Plant City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida man identified, arrested after dog tied to fence along interstate ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Florida man identified, arrested after dog tied to fence along interstate ahead of Hurricane MiltonA 23-year-old man faces animal cruelty charges after being accused of tying a dog to a fence along a Florida highway ahead of Hurricane Milton, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
‘Do NOT do this:’ Dog tied up, abandoned along Florida interstate ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: ‘Do NOT do this:’ Dog tied up, abandoned along Florida interstate ahead of Hurricane MiltonThe Florida Highway Patrol released footage of a trooper pulling over on the side of the highway near Bruce B Downs Boulevard on Wednesday morning.
TRUMP v. HARRIS: Could these 2 Florida counties predict this year’s winner?
Read full article: TRUMP v. HARRIS: Could these 2 Florida counties predict this year’s winner?While there’s no way to guarantee which candidate will win, there’s a select group of counties in the country that have managed to consistently pick the victor.
These Florida Publix stores are shutting down ahead of Hurricane Helene
Read full article: These Florida Publix stores are shutting down ahead of Hurricane HeleneWith Hurricane Helene expected to make landfall in Florida on Thursday, Publix has announced that stores in Helene’s expected path are set to close early ahead of the storm’s arrival.
COMING SOON: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to open all new kid-friendly Wild Oasis realm
Read full article: COMING SOON: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to open all new kid-friendly Wild Oasis realmGet lost in the immersive sights and sounds of the rainforest as you make your way through all new animal exhibits and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Wild Oasis realm.
Lakeland police announce arrest of man accused of trying to kill 2 detectives
Read full article: Lakeland police announce arrest of man accused of trying to kill 2 detectivesLakeland police have announced the arrest of a man accused of “clearly attempting” to shoot and kill two detectives on Tuesday.
‘Professional burglars:’ Suspects in $1.7M theft ring came to US illegally, Florida sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Professional burglars:’ Suspects in $1.7M theft ring came to US illegally, Florida sheriff saysOfficials said all of the suspects were in the U.S. illegally, targeting homes that belonged to small business owners.
Unions urge appeals court to side with Florida teacher over pronoun law
Read full article: Unions urge appeals court to side with Florida teacher over pronoun lawAccusing Florida of “dangerous political theater,” state and national teachers unions have urged an appeals court to side with a transgender Hillsborough County teacher who challenged a law requiring educators to use pronouns that align with their sex assigned at birth.
New details emerge after man accused of setting fire to Florida home, killing 4
Read full article: New details emerge after man accused of setting fire to Florida home, killing 4A 25-year-old man accused of setting fire to a mobile home near Plant City, killing four people and multiple dogs, told investigators he only meant to scare his roommates, according to new court documents.
Could these 2 Florida counties predict the next president of the US?
Read full article: Could these 2 Florida counties predict the next president of the US?While there’s no way to guarantee which candidate will win, there’s a select group of counties in the country that have managed to consistently pick the victor.
Man jumps from balcony to balcony at Hillsborough County hotel in attempt to evade law enforcement
Read full article: Man jumps from balcony to balcony at Hillsborough County hotel in attempt to evade law enforcementA man suspected of multiple armed robberies tried to run from law enforcement by jumping down four balconies.
‘Hundreds of emergency calls:’ Hillsborough firefighters respond to scores of fireworks incidents
Read full article: ‘Hundreds of emergency calls:’ Hillsborough firefighters respond to scores of fireworks incidentsHillsborough County Fire Rescue announced its firefighters responded to hundreds of emergency calls on the Fourth of July.
‘Operation Keep Our Streets:’ 32 arrested in Florida street racing crack down
Read full article: ‘Operation Keep Our Streets:’ 32 arrested in Florida street racing crack downState officials said that the operation comes after SB 1764 went into effect on Monday, cracking down on street racers across the state.
Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio shot, killed in Tampa ‘ambush,’ attorney confirms
Read full article: Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio shot, killed in Tampa ‘ambush,’ attorney confirmsJacksonville rapper Julio Foolio was shot and killed in Tampa, his attorney Lewis Fusco confirmed with News 6 partner News4JAX.
Suspect struck, killed by car after Florida officer deploys stun gun
Read full article: Suspect struck, killed by car after Florida officer deploys stun gunA Tampa police officer deployed his Taser while attempting to arrest a domestic violence suspect who was then fatally struck by a car, according to a news release.
19-year-old dead after killing his parents, injuring Florida deputy in shootout, sheriff says
Read full article: 19-year-old dead after killing his parents, injuring Florida deputy in shootout, sheriff saysHillsborough County deputies fatally shot a 19-year-old man who opened fire on law enforcement after he killed his mother and father near Tampa, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘Not a daycare:’ 12 arrested during student protests at 2 Florida universities
Read full article: ‘Not a daycare:’ 12 arrested during student protests at 2 Florida universitiesProtestors at the University of Florida and University of South Florida were arrested on Monday, according to university officials.
Tampa motorcyclist killed in crash with turning car, troopers say
Read full article: Tampa motorcyclist killed in crash with turning car, troopers sayA 28-year-old Tampa man riding a motorcycle Saturday night through Hillsborough County was killed in a crash with a car that turned into his path, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
These are the best places to live in Florida. Which city ranked No. 1?
Read full article: These are the best places to live in Florida. Which city ranked No. 1?The ranking examines factors like crime rates, education quality, affordable housing and weather — among many others — to determine which areas of the state are the most desirable.
WILD CHASE VIDEO: Man accused of torturing woman arrested after 100 mph chase on I-4
Read full article: WILD CHASE VIDEO: Man accused of torturing woman arrested after 100 mph chase on I-4A 48-year-old man accused of “inflicting months of captivity and abuse” on a woman was arrested after a multi-county chase on Interstate 4 on Tuesday afternoon, according to law enforcement officials.
SUV driven by Orlando woman kills pedestrian walking across I-4 near Plant City, FHP says
Read full article: SUV driven by Orlando woman kills pedestrian walking across I-4 near Plant City, FHP saysA pedestrian was struck and killed Tuesday night on Interstate 4 near Plant City by an SUV driven by an Orlando woman, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Blue-eyed White devils:’ Florida passenger accused of threatening to take down flight
Read full article: ‘Blue-eyed White devils:’ Florida passenger accused of threatening to take down flightEventually, Patel was “detained” by other passengers on the plane’s bridge before he was handcuffed and placed under arrest, police added.
WATCH: Man arrested in Florida carjacking after climbing into medical vehicle, crashing it, troopers say
Read full article: WATCH: Man arrested in Florida carjacking after climbing into medical vehicle, crashing it, troopers sayAuthorities are looking for a man who jumped into a medical vehicle and drove off, later crashing it in a lot, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton wanted in Florida, accused of strangulation
Read full article: Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton wanted in Florida, accused of strangulationDeputies in Florida are attempting to locate Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton, accused of domestic battery by strangulation, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Helicopter’s thermal imaging camera helps deputies find child in Florida swamp
Read full article: Helicopter’s thermal imaging camera helps deputies find child in Florida swampA sheriff’s aviation unit used thermal imaging to guide deputies to a missing 5-year-old who wandered into a swampy area near Tampa.
‘Pretty crazy:’ Florida man taken into custody after climbing cell tower, livestreaming
Read full article: ‘Pretty crazy:’ Florida man taken into custody after climbing cell tower, livestreamingLaw enforcement was called to the 13000 block of Rhodine Road around 7 p.m. on Saturday after reports about the man climbing the tower.
Sheriff's deputies corral wayward kangaroo near pool at Florida apartment complex
Read full article: Sheriff's deputies corral wayward kangaroo near pool at Florida apartment complexSheriff's deputies corralled a wayward kangaroo after it was spotted hopping around in the pool area at a Florida apartment complex.
Man accused of trying to kill Winter Haven resident in their backyard, police say
Read full article: Man accused of trying to kill Winter Haven resident in their backyard, police sayA Dundee man accused of threatening and attempting to kill a Winter Haven resident was arrested after reportedly entering their backyard and shooting at them.
Your Florida Daily: Priest among 4 killed in Palm Bay, K-9 finds missing 11-year-old girl in park bathroom
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Priest among 4 killed in Palm Bay, K-9 finds missing 11-year-old girl in park bathroomThe department now confirms four people died Sunday afternoon, including murder suspect Brandon Kapas.
Polk County ambulance struck in hit-and-run crash with stroke patient on board, FHP says
Read full article: Polk County ambulance struck in hit-and-run crash with stroke patient on board, FHP saysA Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance taking a stroke patient to a hospital was struck in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 in Plant City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida man accused in fatal triple shooting after trying to date his own daughter
Read full article: Florida man accused in fatal triple shooting after trying to date his own daughterInvestigators said they discovered that he had written a letter to his daughter, insisting that “she enter into a relationship with him and not date anyone else.”
Brightline expansion into Tampa considered by state officials
Read full article: Brightline expansion into Tampa considered by state officialsTampa officials and the Hillsborough County Delegation made a stop in Orlando on Thursday to get an idea of how the high-speed rail could work in the Tampa area.
‘Monstrosity:’ Florida woman files $5M lawsuit over seasonal Reese’s candies
Read full article: ‘Monstrosity:’ Florida woman files $5M lawsuit over seasonal Reese’s candiesThe lawsuit claims that The Hershey Company used false advertising to sell the candies, which lacked the faces shown on their packaging.
WATCH: Florida deputies rescue man in mental health crisis on Christmas
Read full article: WATCH: Florida deputies rescue man in mental health crisis on ChristmasA pair of Hillsborough County deputies are being praised after they worked to save a man experiencing a mental health crisis who was in danger of drowning.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with Florida deputy attempting to stop other vehicle
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash with Florida deputy attempting to stop other vehicleA 25-year-old Riverview man riding a motorcycle through Hillsborough County was killed in a crash with a marked sheriff's office SUV.
2 dead when stolen Mustang crashes head-on into Uber on Skyway Bridge in Florida, troopers say
Read full article: 2 dead when stolen Mustang crashes head-on into Uber on Skyway Bridge in Florida, troopers sayTwo people are dead and four others are injured after a 22-year-old Hialeah man in a stolen Ford Mustang crashed head-on into an Uber while attempting to evade capture on the Skyway Bridge.
Your Florida Daily: Video shows wanted felon ‘intentionally’ slamming into deputy vehicle, hurricane season ends today
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Video shows wanted felon ‘intentionally’ slamming into deputy vehicle, hurricane season ends todayDeputies say he accelerated into a parked car and a sheriff's office truck.
Kissimmee man faces DUI charges after wrong-way crash leaves 2 with serious injuries
Read full article: Kissimmee man faces DUI charges after wrong-way crash leaves 2 with serious injuriesA Kissimmee man was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol in Hillsborough County early Thursday, accused of drunken driving in a wrong-way crash that left two others with serious injuries.
Florida trooper, Lakeland man and Ocala woman suffer serious injuries in crash
Read full article: Florida trooper, Lakeland man and Ocala woman suffer serious injuries in crashA crash in an active construction zone on Interstate 275 in Tampa left a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, a Lakeland man and an Ocala woman with serious injuries early Saturday.
Your Florida Daily: Man stabbed inside Publix store, tow company accused of ‘preying’ on residents
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Man stabbed inside Publix store, tow company accused of ‘preying’ on residentsWinter Haven Police shared security images showing a group of men following the victim inside.
‘Brought to justice:’ Florida man accused of stealing more than $1.5M in liquor
Read full article: ‘Brought to justice:’ Florida man accused of stealing more than $1.5M in liquorDeputies said that a group of suspects removed approximately $1.6 million from a liquor distribution center over the span of days.
Winter Haven man faces murder charge in Hillsborough County shooting, sheriff says
Read full article: Winter Haven man faces murder charge in Hillsborough County shooting, sheriff saysA Winter Haven man arrested in Hillsborough County is accused of murder in the shooting death of another person there Saturday night, according to Sheriff Chad Chronister.
6 dead, 1 seriously injured after Florida crash between vehicle and train
Read full article: 6 dead, 1 seriously injured after Florida crash between vehicle and trainA sixth person has died after a train slammed into an SUV in Plant City on Saturday evening, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
WATCH: Florida man shot by law enforcement after taking hostage during chase, deputies say
Read full article: WATCH: Florida man shot by law enforcement after taking hostage during chase, deputies sayA man is in the hospital in critical condition after he was shot by law enforcement following a chase during which he took another man hostage, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Miami-Dade police director out of surgery after critical self-inflicted injury, officials say
Read full article: Miami-Dade police director out of surgery after critical self-inflicted injury, officials sayFlorida law enforcement officials say the director of the Miami-Dade Police Department is recovering in a Tampa hospital after shooting himself.
WATCH: Florida deputies rescue 4-year-old with autism from pond
Read full article: WATCH: Florida deputies rescue 4-year-old with autism from pondIn a release, the sheriff’s office said that deputies were called out after a concerned citizen reported a young child running across the street into a nearby pond.
Florida court won’t reinstate prosecutor removed by DeSantis for refusal to prosecute abortion cases
Read full article: Florida court won’t reinstate prosecutor removed by DeSantis for refusal to prosecute abortion casesThe Florida Supreme Court has refused to reinstate a Florida prosecutor who was removed by Gov. Ron DeSantis after making comments opposing prosecutions for abortions or gender-affirming health care.
Florida sues Cardona, claims college accreditation rules threaten state’s federal funding
Read full article: Florida sues Cardona, claims college accreditation rules threaten state’s federal fundingFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Ybor City to announce a lawsuit filed in federal court pitting the state against U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and others over Florida’s free choice, or lack thereof, regarding college accreditation agencies.
CRAZY VIDEO: Car slams into Florida gas station, driver faces charge
Read full article: CRAZY VIDEO: Car slams into Florida gas station, driver faces chargeA Florida man faces charges after deputies said he drove his vehicle through a gas station, striking and pinning a person that was walking into the store, according to a news release.
‘Time’s forever frozen:’ Ed Sheeran surprises Florida band students with performance, free concert tickets
Read full article: ‘Time’s forever frozen:’ Ed Sheeran surprises Florida band students with performance, free concert ticketsFlorida high school band students had an exciting surprise last week when Ed Sheeran visited their classroom.
DeSantis signs bills aimed at transgender people, pronouns at Christian school in Tampa
Read full article: DeSantis signs bills aimed at transgender people, pronouns at Christian school in TampaWith a Tampa Christian school as a backdrop, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a raft of education and health bills Wednesday, including several bills considered to be anti-transgender.
VIDEO: Impaired, wrong-way driver crashes into Florida church, troopers say
Read full article: VIDEO: Impaired, wrong-way driver crashes into Florida church, troopers sayA 25-year-old man faces charges after he drove on the wrong side of the road while impaired, before crashing his vehicle into a church on Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 dead, 1 injured after gasoline tanker truck explodes in Hillsborough County crash
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 injured after gasoline tanker truck explodes in Hillsborough County crashA man from Alabama was killed and a Ruskin man was left with serious injuries in a crash Saturday morning along US Route 41 in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Arrest made in kidnapping, rape of DoorDash driver, Tampa police say
Read full article: Arrest made in kidnapping, rape of DoorDash driver, Tampa police sayPolice in Tampa announced the arrest of a man accused in the kidnapping and rape of a DoorDash driver in Tampa earlier this week, according to a news release.
Semitruck’s cab pierced by poles after driver slams brakes in Tampa
Read full article: Semitruck’s cab pierced by poles after driver slams brakes in TampaA phantom vehicle was blamed for damage done Friday morning to a semitruck on Interstate 275 in Tampa, according to its driver and the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Udderly great news:’ Hillsborough deputies wrangle loose cow along I-75
Read full article: ‘Udderly great news:’ Hillsborough deputies wrangle loose cow along I-75The sheriff’s office posted video of the encounter on social media, which shows two people on horseback chasing after the cow as deputies closed off the roads.
Hillsborough detention deputy faces DUI charges months after crash, Polk sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Hillsborough detention deputy faces DUI charges months after crash, Polk sheriff’s office saysA Hillsborough County detention deputy was arrested Tuesday on DUI charges in connection to a four-vehicle crash in Polk City last December, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.