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Fatal U-Turn On SR-44: Citrus Springs Woman Killed In Two-Truck Crash
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — A 66-year-old Citrus Springs woman died Thursday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision on State Road 44, according to the [...]
Hillsborough County Traffic Alert: Where Lane Closures Will Slow Your Drive Starting Oct. 4
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Department of Transportation has scheduled a series of road and bridge lane closures across Hillsborough Coun [...]
How One Guy’s 12-Burger Binge In 1932 Just Scored You Cheap Krystals 94 Years Later
Nearly a century ago, a hungry pioneer walked into a brand-new burger joint, threw caution to the wind, and downed a dozen tiny square burgers in one [...]
Choppy Seas And Rain Ahead As Tropical Disturbances Fan Out Across The Atlantic And Gulf
Weather forecasters are watching a long stretch of unsettled weather this week, with rain and rough waters stretching from the coast of Africa to Mex [...]
Florida Toddler Dies After Being Found In Pond On Family’s Property
A 23-month-old boy died Tuesday evening after he was found unresponsive in a pond on his family's property, according to local authorities.
The in [...]
Massive Multiday Storm Targets 30 States With Flash Floods And Heavy Weekend Rains
A sprawling, multi-day storm system is moving across the country this weekend, bringing heavy rainfall, severe thunderstorms, and the threat of life- [...]
Driver Flees After Truck Mirror Hits Zephyrhills Bicyclist In Pasco County
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - A 48-year-old Zephyrhills woman was hospitalized after a hit-and-run driver struck her while she rode a bicycle in Pasco County, [...]
St. Petersburg Traffic Alert: Key Southbound I-275 Exit Shuts Down For Two Months
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Drivers heading south through St. Petersburg will need to plan for a detour starting next week.
The southbound Interstate 2 [...]
Halloween Safety Drive: Citrus County Pairs Free Car Seats With Trunk-Or-Treat Fun
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County is hosting a Car Seat Check Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, offeri [...]
Milestone Pay Raise: Florida Hits $15 Minimum Wage Today
Florida's hourly minimum wage officially jumped to $15 on Wednesday, marking a full dollar increase from the prior rate.
The change completes a sc [...]