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Motorcyclist Killed in Pasco County Crash with Garbage Truck
PASCO COUNTY, FLa- A motorcyclist was killed Monday morning in a collision with a garbage truck at the intersection of State Road 54 (SR-54) and Monmouth Drive. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Waste Management garbage truck, traveling westbound on SR-54 in the left turn lane, attempted to turn left at Monmouth Drive. The truck collided with an eastbound motorcycle in the process.
Hot and mainly dry days into the weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – It gets warm quickly today with highs reaching 90 degrees in the afternoon. It could feel slightly warmer when you add in the humidity. Watch for a few spotty late afternoon showers, mainly east of I-75. Similar conditions expected tomorrow with highs near 90 and a 20% chance of inland showers. […]
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies involved in Plant City shooting
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a shooting Tuesday morning. The incident happened in Plant City on an Interstate 4 frontage road. Aerial footage from Eagle 8 HD showed a large police presence near exit 22 onto North Park Road. HCSO did not provide any details about the incident, […]
Pasco County utility reports reclaimed water service shortages for its customers
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Governmental Utility Authority says it has reduced water pressure Monday for customers in Pasco County because of shortages caused by high demand and dry weather conditions. Those who use the Seven Springs Reclaimed Water System in New Port Richey and Trinity areas will...
Polk deputies shot in the line of duty released from hospital: 'Our guys are home'
LAKELAND, Fla. - Both Polk County deputies shot in the line of duty in late April are out of the hospital as they continue to recover from their injuries. Video posted Monday on Sheriff Grady Judd's X account provided an update on Deputy Craig Smith and Lieutenant Deputy Chad Anderson, saying they "have a long road ahead to recovery, including rehabilitation and physical therapy."
Hillsborough County officials prepare seniors ahead of active hurricane season
BRANDON, Fla. — Dozens of seniors gathered in Hillsborough County on Monday to learn more about what they need to do ahead of hurricane season to protect themselves and be prepared. It was one of several informational sessions that Hillsborough County has planned this month to help keep people...
300 dogs seek forever homes at mega adoption event
More than 300 dogs are looking for a forever home during a mega adoption event on May 17-19, that includes adoptable dogs from 9 county and municipal shelters throughout central Florida. The event will be held at the Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds in the Grimes Family Agricultural Center at 2508...
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