‘Zephyrhills Will Not Be A Haven’: 6 Arrested, 4 Facing Deportation After Human Trafficking...
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – A four-day undercover push to root out human trafficking in Zephyrhills has ended with half a dozen people in handcuffs, including several foreign nationals now in federal custody. The Zephyrhills Police Department (ZPD), working alongside the Tampa Bay Human Trafficking Task Force, wrapped up the...
Philadelphia teens get a rude awakening after stealing in Florida
The trip to Florida was supposed to end with a trophy, not handcuffs.
Person barricaded in vehicle at Hillsborough County nature preserve: HCSO
A person is barricaded inside of a vehicle at a nature preserve, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.
Deadline looms for Angel Tree gifts as TikTok ‘haul’ videos spark debate
TAMPA, Fla. — Thursday is the deadline to return Angel Tree gifts in several Tampa Bay areas, including Pinellas County, and the Salvation Army says it’s seeing a surge in both need and attention this year, partly because of TikTok. Videos showing large “Angel Tree hauls” have circulated...
Polk County paramedic ‘improving every day’ after ambulance crash, officials say
A Polk County paramedic critically injured while on the job Monday night is making improvements, Polk County Fire Rescue officials told News Channel 8 Wednesday.
Florida audit shows lack of accountability on funds paid for school vouchers
An audit of Florida's school voucher program has turned up a disturbing problem.
The Tampa Bay Fishin’ Report: Anglers begin targeting flounder
Capt. Chuck Rogers (813-918-8356): Capt. Chuck says he’s seeing some nice-sized sheepshead hanging around dock pilings in the Gandy Bridge area. Live fiddler crabs and shrimp are good bait choices. Mangrove snapper have been around docks, as well, though anglers will have to weed out lots of undersized fish. Live or...
Expert cancer care close to home at Hollis Cancer Center
Patients in Central Florida no longer need to travel far for advanced cancer care. At Lakeland Regional Health (LRH), fellowship-trained surgical oncologists provide expert treatment for malignant and benign digestive tract cancers, gynecologic cancers, skin cancer, and more — all at the Hollis Cancer Center. By...
Day Care In Plant City Settles Claim To Improve Access To Day Care Services...
Below is an official statement from the US Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida has reached an agreement with Autumn Leaf Academy, Inc., a day care center in...
Wish Farms Accelerates Berry Innovation with Raspberry, Blackberry Breeding
Plant City, FL – Wish Farms, a Plant City-based, international grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and pineberries, announced its proprietary breeding company, Berry Sweet Research (BSR), is advancing quickly towards commercialization of new varieties. Entering its...
