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Toy gun prompts brief lockdown of Zephyrhills High School, deputies say
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — Zephyrhills High School was under controlled campus status briefly Monday morning after deputies got a report of a possibly armed person, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. Turns out, it was a toy gun, the agency said. Deputies made the announcement in a post on...
Death investigation underway after body found in Lithia woods
LITHIA, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was found in a heavily wooded area of Lithia. Deputies said they responded just after 1 p.m. Wednesday to reports of a body in the area of Tanagergrove Way. The medical examiner's office is working to...
AMVETS’ Final Tour of Duty Poker Run Benefits Veterans
More than $8,000 raised for cremation services for honorably discharged veterans in need. Dozens of veterans rode their bikes, trikes and Can-Ams across central Florida Saturday to raise funds for funeral expenses for veterans in need. The Final Tour of Duty Poker Run, hosted by AMVETS Squadron 44 in Plant...
Already? Forecasters watch ‘small’ tropical disturbance in Atlantic
A small, steady patch of showers and thunderstorms has caught the eyes of forecasters at the National Hurricane Center well before the start of the hurricane season on June 1. In a “special tropical weather outlook” released around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, forecasters pinpointed an area about 900 miles northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. Forecasters called it an area of low pressure that is likely to move southwest at up to 15 mph. However, the little system is likely to reach an area with strong winds Wednesday night and Thursday morning, stunting further development.
Softball Game Preview: Zephyrhills Bulldogs vs. Crystal River Pirates
The Zephyrhills Bulldogs will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Crystal River Pirates at 7:00 p.m. Zephyrhills is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. Zephyrhills is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring...
Pasco mapping out a plan to combat proliferation of car washes, storage units
WESLEY CHAPEL — The proliferation of car washes in Pasco County is no secret, not even to the people, handcuffed by zoning regulations, who continue to OK their construction. District 2 County Commissioner Seth Weightman sees it, just like you do. He drives around and is mesmerized by the...
Tragic discovery: Woman and toddler found dead in Tampa home
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — Police are investigating the death of a woman and a toddler in Tampa on Tuesday night. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said deputies were called to a home on Bloomington Drive after a concerned friend called dispatch at 8:10 p.m. At the scene, deputies...
Summer 2024 forecast: Here's what to anticipate in Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The summer 2024 forecast recently released by NOAA could be summed up in a few words: The heat is on. Last summer was known for its blazing heat and drought across Tampa Bay. Rainfall deficits of 12-18 inches created crunchy lawns and caused the environment to heat up as the sun's full energy could focus on heating the ground rather than evaporation.
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