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21 March 2026

2026

St. Petersburg Opens Water Reclamation Facilities to Public This Spring

The City of St. Petersburg will host public open houses at its three Water Reclamation Facilities this spring. Tours, led…

Tampa Felon Caught with Stolen Gun, 2 Pounds of Weed

TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit has arrested Lavardis Howard, 29, an eight-time convicted felon, following…

FWC: Breeding Season Begins for Florida’s Shorebirds, Seabirds, and Wading Birds

Breeding and nesting season has begun for Florida’s shorebirds, seabirds, and wading birds. Many shorebird and seabird species nest directly…

Motorcyclist, 23, Killed in Head-On Crash in Winter Haven

The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a multiple vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.…

Avon Park Teen Charged with Attempted Murder in Christmas Parade Night Shooting

AVON PARK, FL — A 19-year-old Avon Park resident has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree homicide in connection…

Polk County Offers $10 Flat Fee for Freeze-Damaged Yard Waste at North Central Transfer Station

In an effort to help Polk County residents dispose of yard waste from the recent cold snap without waiting for…

Bank of Central Florida Expands Tampa Bay Presence with Brandon LPO

Bank of Central Florida announced the opening of its new Loan Production Office (LPO) in Brandon, Florida, on February 23,…

Lake Placid Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Fatal DUI Crash That Killed Teen

A judge in Florida’s 10th Judicial Circuit sentenced Lake Placid resident Thomas Joseph Raulerson, 44, to 14 years in Florida…

Highlands County Mourns Passing of Former Administrator Rick Helms

SEBRING, FL – Highlands County is saddened to learn of the passing of former County Administrator Rick Helms, who dedicated…

Driver Killed in Head-On Collision on East Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland

LAKELAND, FL — March 4, 2026 — Authorities responded to a fatal vehicle accident late Monday night in the 1500…