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Tropical Storm Milton expected to be Cat.3 before landfallFOX 35 Orlando9 hours ago
EVACUATION ZONES: Find yours ahead of impacts from Tropical Storm Milton10 Tampa Bay7 hours ago
New Gulf storm expected to rapidly strengthen, threaten FloridaFox 819 hours ago
14-year-old girl, who said her 79-year-old grandmother was “already dying” and she “helped her die” after beating the woman to death using a walker and a belt, will be tried as an adultDayton Daily Mag6 hours ago
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EVACUATION ZONES: Find yours ahead of impacts from Tropical Storm Milton
TAMPA, Fla. — If an evacuation order is issued for your area or storm surge is threatening to flood the Tampa Bay region, do you know which evacuation zone you're in and where you're supposed to go?. The Florida Division of Emergency Management has a Know Your Zone map...
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Pasco County: One Dead After Early Morning Collision
By Ciara Perez, News Reporter | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC) Pasco County, FL – A fatal crash occurred early Friday morning, October 4, 2024, on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). At approximately 4:08 AM, a Chevy Express van, driven by a 51-year-old man from Largo, was traveling southbound on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.
Police: Man arrested after holding 2 women hostage at home in Pinellas Park
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — A man was arrested Saturday afternoon after he allegedly held two women hostage while armed with a rifle at a home in Pinellas Park. Russell Rippey, 37, is charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a firearm after he allegedly held his 48-year-old girlfriend and a 74-year-old woman hostage with an AR-15 style rifle and several handguns, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department.
Unlicensed Contractors Arrested in Pasco: Sheriff Urges Caution During Hurricane Season
As many Pasco residents begin repairing hurricane damage to their properties, the Pasco Sheriff's Office has issued a stark warning about the risks of hiring unlicensed contractors. Last month, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office Economic Crimes Unit, in partnership with the New Port Richey Police Department, conducted a targeted sting operation, exposing a widespread issue of unlicensed contracting in the community. The operation resulted in the arrest of 20 individuals who were offering to perform contracting services such as electrical work, plumbing, air conditioning, and marine construction—all without the proper licenses.
Cloudy and rainy with cooler temps Sunday
Isolated showers and lots of cloud cover are expected overnight and into your Sunday morning as temperatures start out in the middle 70s. Rain will be off and on with overcast conditions throughout your day Sunday as highs rise to around 80 degrees. Monday will be a drier day with some sunshine. It will be […]
SANDBAGS: Sites across Tampa Bay open as Milton tracks toward Florida
SARASOTA, Fla. — Sandbag sites are starting to open ahead of Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to be at or near hurricane strength when it reaches the west coast of Florida. Learn more about what's in the forecast here. With so many communities still reeling from Hurricane Helene...
Tampa Bay’s Pagidipati family makes record-breaking donation
When it comes to their philanthropy, Tampa serial entrepreneur and health care investor Sidd Pagidipati, together with his wife, endodontist Dr. Ami Pagidipati, always aim to go big. The Pagidipati family made headlines in April with one of the largest philanthropic donations in Tampa Bay history: $50 million to support building the Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s.
Tampa's Next Big Storm? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Looming Tropical Threat
TAMPA — Issued by the National Weather Service at 3:43 AM on October 5, 2024. Residents of West Central Florida should prepare for an extended period of heavy rainfall, starting Sunday and continuing through early Thursday. Forecasts predict up to 5 inches of rain, with scattered storms expected to affect both the Nature Coast and Southwest Florida. The moisture will create cloudy skies and persistent downpours, intensifying the risk of localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Pinellas County, Florida, restaurants with most violations in last 30 days
Recent inspections by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation have uncovered numerous violations at restaurants across Pinellas County. With an estimated population of 961,596, according to the United States Census Bureau 2023 data, Pinellas County has many residents and visitors dining out regularly.
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