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Florida lawmakers won’t delay deadline on condo rules
Florida lawmakers have decided not to extend the deadline for condominium associations to complete reserve studies for future repairs, potentially aff...
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Amendment 4 abortion rights group fights state fine
A political committee in Florida, known as Floridians Protecting Freedom, is contesting a $328,000 fine imposed by the state related to alleged fraudu...
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Tampa police arrest driver suspected of fleeing after fatally striking pedestria...
Tampa police have arrested Manuel Martin Gonzalez, 41, after he allegedly struck pedestrian Kelton Marquis Washington, 41, with his pickup truck and f...
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MacDill airman gets 5 years of probation in ‘Undead Apes’ blockchain fraud
A MacDill Air Force Base airman, Devin Rhoden, received a five-year probation sentence for his involvement in the "Undead Apes" blockchain fraud schem...
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‘I know it’s him:’ Tampa family mourns boy, 16, found dead at Courtney Campbell
A Tampa family is grieving the loss of 16-year-old Eniola Olafemi, who was found dead near the Courtney Campbell Causeway after going missing for near...
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Pinellas Park man indicted in woman’s fatal fentanyl overdose
A Pinellas Park man, Lafarrell Williams, has been indicted for first-degree murder in connection with a woman's fatal fentanyl overdose in May. Author...
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Troopers search for woman who fled after crashing car into Pasco home
Florida Highway Patrol is on the lookout for a woman who fled the scene after crashing her Chevrolet Tahoe into a parked Honda Fit, which subsequently...
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Amid fresh turmoil, will St. Petersburg approve Rays stadium financing?
St. Petersburg is facing critical decisions regarding the financing of a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays, amidst delays and complications related t...
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FEMA head sounds the alarm over disaster funding after double hurricanes
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell raised concerns regarding the dwindling disaster relief funds during a Senate hearing, warning that the agency's em...
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Woman jailed after shooting 3 while talking about election in Miami, police say
A 26-year-old woman, Brianna Sands, was jailed after allegedly shooting three women in a Miami parking lot during an election night conversation. Witn...
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DeSantis aims to appoint Marco Rubio’s Senate replacement by early January
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he aims to appoint a replacement for U.S. Senator Marco Rubio by early January. This decision is signific...
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Miami-bound flight hits severe turbulence on way from Sweden to Florida
A recent Scandinavian Airlines flight bound for Miami encountered severe turbulence, causing panic among passengers. The incident highlights the ongoi...
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Hernando deputy quits after being accused of stealing money from police organiza...
A former Hernando County deputy has resigned amid allegations of stealing money from a police organization. This incident opens up a criminal investig...
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Troopers searching for driver who ran away after crashing into building, injurin...
The Florida Highway Patrol is actively searching for a woman who fled the scene after crashing her SUV into a building, resulting in injuries to a Tam...
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Troopers look for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run in Land O' Lakes
The Florida Highway Patrol is actively searching for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run incident in Land O' Lakes, Pasco County. This ongoing...
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Lake Bonny residents voicing new concerns after Milton as nonprofit offers help
Residents of Lake Bonny are expressing new concerns following Hurricane Milton, as the United Way of Central Florida organizes a recovery outreach eve...
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Polk County gang members busted in large-scale check fraud conspiracy: ‘We flush...
Three gang members have been sentenced to prison, while 19 others are facing federal charges in a significant check fraud conspiracy that impacted 200...
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Mother killed, toddler hospitalized after crash in unincorporated Bartow, deputi...
A tragic accident in unincorporated Bartow resulted in the death of a 24-year-old mother and the hospitalization of her toddler following a collision ...
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Polk County Toys for Tots fears this will be their last year because of lack of ...
Polk County Toys for Tots is facing an uncertain future due to a significant drop in volunteer participation, raising concerns about their ability to ...
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Woman accused of trying to scam hurricane relief program in Bradenton
A woman in Bradenton is accused of attempting to defraud a hurricane relief program, raising concerns about the integrity of disaster assistance initi...