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Andrew Warren disputes DeSantis’ contention that Hillsborough County is safer now
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defended his suspension of Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren on Wednesday, but declined to comment on whether he would suspend Warren again if the two-time elected prosecutor is reelected. Warren has been battling for the past 20 months to be reinstated to his job through the courts — he won […] The post Andrew Warren disputes DeSantis’ contention that Hillsborough County is safer now appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Connector between US 19, I-275 set to open in Pinellas County this week
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — It's been years in the making — a direct connection between U.S. Highway 19 and Interstate 275 in Pinellas County, leading to the Howard Frankland Bridge into Hillsborough County or southward to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The Gateway Expressway is days away from its...
Wild video shows Fla. authorities wrangle massive gator that wandered onto Air Force Base tarmac
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials jumped into action to wrangle an alligator that made its way under an airplane at the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. FWC said it received a report on Monday of an alligator on the runway at the Air Force Base in Hillsborough County. Pictures and video posted to Facebook by MacDill Air Force Base officials show the nearly 10-foot-long alligator lounging near the wheels of an airplane parked on the tarmac. Wild video shows authorities wrangle massive gator that wandered onto Air Force Base tarmac The alligator, at one point, was even seen wedged between the two sets...
Death investigation underway after woman, toddler found dead in Tampa home
TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies are piecing together what happened after a woman and toddler were found dead in a Tampa home. A concerned friend reportedly called the sheriff's office just after 8 p.m. on Tuesday, prompting deputies to go to a home on Bloomington Drive near Huntfield Street.
Deputies: Woman, toddler found dead at Tampa home
TAMPA, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a woman and child were found dead. According to authorities, deputies responded to a home in the 11000 block of Bloomington Drive in Tampa after a call from a concerned friend. Upon arrival, deputies...
Safe & Sound Hillsborough works to prevent youth gun violence
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Kids and guns — it’s a dangerous and often deadly mix. Freddy Barton from Safe & Sound Hillsborough tries to un-mix that combination as he and counselors work with kids from all parts of Hillsborough County. “Even though you may think this doesn’t...
Carrollwood neighbors speak out against proposed townhomes
TAMPA, Fla. — It was standing room only Monday evening at a neighborhood meeting in Carrollwood. Around 70 people came out to Grace Lutheran Church Monday to learn about developer BNCH’s proposal to build dozens of townhomes along Floyd Road. Among those at the meeting was Ron Scaglione....
Apollo Beach Nature Preserve to stay open until sunset after community feedback
Hillsborough County officials said the Apollo Beach Nature Preserve will stay open until sunset after community feedback. People were upset the park was closing at 7 p.m., missing their daily sunset.
How a single tree is addressing extreme heat in Hillsborough County
A scattering of second-graders, all dressed in t-shirts splotched in ocean blues and earthy greens, formed a line of sorts behind the freshly planted Winged Elm. Each of the Frost Elementary School students stepped up to the young tree, planted Monday morning in the school’s front yard. Though in its infancy, the elm was still about three times the height of one child. One after another, the kids grabbed a shovel with their gloved hands, each adorned with a cartoon bumble bee.
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