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Jeffrey Heim was diving in Myakka River when he encountered and was attacked by the alligator.

and last updated 2021-04-28 23:19:37-04 TAMPA, Fla. — Dozen gathered for an emotional tribute Wednesday night, honoring 17 members of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office who have died in the line of duty. The memorial service returned with a new name this year after the annual ceremony was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. Family members of Sgt. Brian LaVigne helped unveil his name on the agency’s Fallen Heroes Memorial. LaVigne was struck and killed by Travis Garrett, w...

Florida education commissioner says Hillsborough schools in financial crisis demands action Commissioner Richard Corcoran threatens to take emergency action In an open letter Thursday, Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said Hillsborough County schools are in a "financial crisis" and he would take emergency action if the situation doesnt change. and last updated 2021-04-22 18:16:47-04 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla- — In an open letter Thursday, Florida Education Commissioner Richa...

Floridians, lawmakers and others react to the Chauvin guilty verdict (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.) AP Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, listen as Assistant Minnesota Attorney General Matthew Frank, questions witness Donald Williams, as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. Chauvin is charged i...

Manatee County evacuation order lifted, US 41 reopens Posted at 4:27 PM, Apr 06, 2021 and last updated 2021-04-06 16:27:43-04 MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) — Manatee County officials lift evacuation, announce residents and business owners can return home by tonight following new efforts on Piney Point. BREAKING: Manatee County officials lift evacuation, announce residents and business owners can return home by tonight following new efforts on #PineyPoint. @abcactionnews— Ryan Smith (@Ryan...

​ Feb 08 | by Fans and celebs were heavy on the party scene after the Bucs Super Bowl LV win! And mayors of Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg in Florida arent happy seeing all of the maskless party people. More inside... Super LV brought tons of parties and celebrities into the city for some football fun. It appears the COVID-19 pandemic guidelines went out the window after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-9, during Super LV....

Super Bowl crowds, dance parties spark concerns of superspreader events in Tampa By: WFTS Staff and last updated 2021-02-08 10:29:14-05 TAMPA, Fla. — Videos showing Super Bowl parties and dancing crowds are sparking superspreader concerns in Tampa. Thousands of people, many not wearing masks, lined 7th Avenue in Ybor City all weekend leading up to Super Bowl LV in Tampa on Sunday evening. “It was an ocean of people,” said Alex Barbosa, who lives on the historic bl...

Tampa crowds, dance parties spark superspreader concerns over Super Bowl weekend Video shows packed clubs and bars in Ybor City Saturday night. Businesses looking for help. and last updated 2021-02-08 08:03:29-05 TAMPA, Fla. — Videos showing Super Bowl parties and dancing crowds are sparking superspreader concerns in Tampa. Thousands of people, many not wearing masks, have been lining 7th Avenue in Ybor City all weekend leading up to Tampa Bay’s Big Game. “It was an ocean of pe...

A White House official says Florida has only used about half of the COVID-19 vaccine supply its received from the federal government, despite repeated calls from Gov. Ron DeSantis for the Biden Administration to immediately send more doses to the state.

Florida has only used about 50% of COVID-19 vaccine supply, White House Press Secretary claims Gov. Ron DeSantis urges federal government to send more doses to Florida Jen Psaki talks COVID-19 vaccine in Florida and last updated 2021-01-25 20:06:20-05 WASHINGTON, D.C. — A White House official said Florida has only used about half of the COVID-19 vaccine supply its received from the federal government, despite repeated calls from Gov. Ron DeSantis for President Joe Bidens administration to ...