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27 June 2026

Covering Florida

FWC Offers Safety Tips as Black Bears Become More Active

FWC Offers Safety Tips as Black Bears Become More Active

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reminding Floridians to stay BearWise® as juvenile black bears become more active…
Extreme Water Shortage Restrictions Extended Through October 2026

Extreme Water Shortage Restrictions Extended Through October 2026

The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board has voted to extend the Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage Order…
2026 Florida Python Challenge Offers $25,000 in Prizes for Removing Invasive Snakes

2026 Florida Python Challenge Offers $25,000 in Prizes for Removing Invasive Snakes

The 2026 Florida Python Challenge is set to return next month, offering participants the chance to compete for $25,000 in…
917 New Truck Parking Spaces Coming to Interstate 4

917 New Truck Parking Spaces Coming to Interstate 4

CENTRAL FLORIDA – Truck drivers traveling through Central Florida will soon have access to 917 new parking spaces as officials…
Wrong-Way Crash on SR 33 Near Bakers Lane Leaves Orlando Man Dead, Three Seriously Injured

Wrong-Way Crash on SR 33 Near Bakers Lane Leaves Orlando Man Dead, Three Seriously Injured

CLERMONT, FL — A 24-year-old Orlando man died and three others suffered serious injuries following a wrong-way crash on State…
Florida Man Arrested After Allegedly Firing at Sheriff’s Drone

Florida Man Arrested After Allegedly Firing at Sheriff’s Drone

LEHIGH ACRES, FL — A man was arrested after deputies said he fired at a Lee County Sheriff’s Office drone…
DUI Suspect Found With 34 Open Containers During Traffic Stop: FHP

DUI Suspect Found With 34 Open Containers During Traffic Stop: FHP

PASCO COUNTY, FL — A 33-year-old San Antonio man was arrested on DUI charges Friday night after a Florida Highway…
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Involving Utility Trailer Under Investigation

Fatal Pedestrian Crash Involving Utility Trailer Under Investigation

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL. — A fatal traffic crash involving a pedestrian occurred on June 4, 2026, at approximately 10:15 a.m.…
Two-Vehicle Crash at SR-50 Intersection

Two-Vehicle Crash at SR-50 Intersection

HERNANDO COUNTY, FL. — A 74-year-old Brooksville woman died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:20 p.m. on…
Pinellas Detectives Arrest Suspect in 1998 Cold Case Sexual Battery

Pinellas Detectives Arrest Suspect in 1998 Cold Case Sexual Battery

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL. — Detectives with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit have arrested a suspect in a…