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High-Speed Crash Injures 5, Shuts Down I-4 For Hours
LAKELAND -- A car being pursued by a state trooper at more than 100 miles per hour slammed through a construction zone, leading to a crash that injured five and shut down Interstate 4 for several hours early Friday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol says a trooper spotted a blue...
Ex-Clearwater firefighter accused of exposing himself at 7-Eleven arrested again
PALM HARBOR, Fla. - An ex-Clearwater firefighter accused of exposing himself inside a Pinellas Park 7-Eleven is now facing more charges, according to investigators. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said Fisher Davis, 22, was arrested again on two counts of lewd and lascivious exhibition and one count of lewd and lascivious conduct.
4 held after cops are targeted
Tampa police arrested four people April 22 after at least one person fired shots at officers, leading to a brief pursuit, police said. Officers in an unmarked car spotted a reckless driver heading north at high speed on North 43rd Street from East Hanna Avenue about 8 p.m., according to a press release from the Tampa Police Department. When the officers tried to make a traffic stop, at least one person in the car fired shots in the officers’ direction, police said.
St. Pete teen accidentally shoots 11-year-old brother to death with stolen gun: SPPD
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - An 11-year-old boy was shot to death on Friday afternoon and St. Petersburg police say his 14-year-old brother is the one who pulled the trigger. Police responded to the home at 1421 43rd Street South at 12:15 p.m. They found the boy, 11-year-old Amir Williams, with a gunshot wound. He died at the scene.
Woman saved from Tampa apartment fire left with serious injuries
TAMPA, Fla. — A woman is in serious condition after she was trapped during a fire at her apartment complex Thursday evening. At about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, multiple people called Hillsborough County Fire Rescue to report a fire at an apartment complex on Cedar Trace Circle in Tampa, where a woman was trapped. Crews got there within five minutes, the department said in a news release.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, hospital officials to honor fallen first responder who donated his organs
BRANDON, Fla. — A hospital team and fire rescue officials will honor a fallen firefighter and paramedic, known for his selfless deeds for others. Teams from the Brandon Hospital and Hillsborough County Fire Rescue are set to raise the Donate Life flag in firefighter/paramedic Jared Huprich’s honor on April 29.
Retailer Express files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. See what stores are closing in Florida
A longtime mall staple is adding its name to the surge of businesses filing for bankruptcy. Fashion retailer Express Inc. announced this week the company is closing nearly 100 stores across the country as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection plans. The Columbus, Ohio-based retailer, which is also the...
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office honors 17 deputies killed in the line of duty
Video above: HCSO pulls off birthday surprise TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Throughout the history of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, a total of 17 deputies have died in the line of duty. On Thursday, the sheriff’s office hosted a touching memorial service to honor the fallen heroes. The families and loved ones of the fallen […]
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