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Man arrested for fraudulently towing vehicle from crash site: FHP
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (355+ words) PASCO COUNTY, Fla. " The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a man was arrested after he fraudulently towed a vehicle from a crash site. Officials said there was a vehicle crash with injuries on I-275 near mile marker 44 at about 9:20 p.m. on Jan....
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts unveils preview exhibit highlighting local art
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (452+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " The Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts may not be until the end of February, but they are kicking off the festivities early in South Tampa. For the first time ever, they are doing a special preview…...
Tampa homeowner drops property insurance after rates soar, joins growing trend of 'going bare"
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (682+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " A Tampa Heights homeowner has made the difficult decision to drop his property insurance after his premiums increased by thousands of dollars, joining a growing number of Florida residents going without coverage. It's called "going bare." According to…...
Tampa Bay 28 morning team to ride in Tampa MLK Day Parade
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (117+ words) Anchors Deiah Riley and Andrew Kinsey, with Meteorologist Greg Dee, are riding in the 36th annual Tampa MLK Day Parade on Monday. Anchors Deiah Riley and Andrew Kinsey, with meteorologist Greg Dee, are riding in the 36th annual Tampa MLK Day Parade…...
Off-duty corrections deputy arrested on DUI charge after Parrish crash: MCSO
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (155+ words) PARRISH, Fla. " A corrections deputy facing a DUI charge is now out of the job after an incident over the weekend, Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) said Monday. Deputies responded to a vehicle crash in the 2900 block of Fort Hamer…...
Officials search for kayaker missing off of Honeymoon Island: Coast Guard
5+ hour, 14+ min ago (87+ words) DUNEDIN, Fla. " The Coast Guard confirmed Monday an active search continues for a kayaker missing off of Honeymoon Island State Park. Officials said they are searching the immediate vicinity of the area. They also confirmed two others were located and…...
Fatal early morning crash in Bradenton
6+ hour, 5+ min ago (91+ words) BRADENTON, Fla. " The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said there was a fatal crash in Bradenton on Monday morning. FHP said the incident happened near Caruso Road and 53rd Avenue East and was reported to officials shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 19. As of…...
Susan Solves It: Florida fraud risk
8+ hour, 43+ min ago (82+ words) Susan is an award-winning investigative reporter known for her relentless pursuit of the truth while advocating for consumers, exposing corruption and fraud, and holding the powerful accountable. A new report ranks Florida as the most vulnerable state to identity theft…...
News to Know for Jan. 19
8+ hour, 49+ min ago (226+ words) Good Morning Tampa Bay is streaming NOW through 10 a.m. Watch for free on your favorite mobile and streaming TV platforms. Cold Weather Alerts up until 9 a.m. Meteorologist Ally Blake says highs will struggle to reach the 60s today with abundant sunshine. Watch the…...
Traffic alert: Nightly lane closures coming to I-275 in St. Pete: FDOT
17+ hour, 6+ min ago (136+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. " Drivers on southbound I-275 in St. Petersburg should prepare for nightly lane closures over the next two nights. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) said crews are working to realign lanes along a busy stretch of the highway....