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Hillsborough County Extends State of Emergency Amidst Decreasing Dengue Cases

Hillsborough County Extends State of Emergency Amidst Decreasing Dengue Cases

Hillsborough County, Florida, has extended its local state of emergency through November 12, despite reporting the lowest weekly increase in dengue cases since the emergency order was first issued on September 24. The county recorded 22 new cases during the week of October 25-31, bringing its total to 407 confirmed cases since July. This marks the first time in several weeks that the weekly increase has fallen below 25 cases. Pinellas County also reported 13 additional cases, totaling 80. Across Florida, 524 dengue cases have been recorded since July, with Hillsborough and Pinellas counties accounting for the majority of the 39 new infections in the latest state update. Health experts suggest these numbers are likely undercounts due to the delayed onset of symptoms and the fact that many infected individuals do not experience illness. Mosquito management crews in Hillsborough County are continuing aerial and ground treatments, focusing on areas with detected dengue virus activity in the mosquito population...

Florida Troopers Seek Driver in Orlando Hit-and-Run Injuring Eight Teenagers

Florida Troopers Seek Driver in Orlando Hit-and-Run Injuring Eight Teenagers

Florida troopers are actively searching for the driver of a 2007 Honda Fit who fled the scene of a three-vehicle crash in Orlando on Friday night. The incident, which occurred around 7:50 p.m. on University Boulevard near Technological Avenue in Orange County, resulted in injuries to eight teenage pedestrians. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the Honda Fit rear-ended a 2020 Honda Civic, propelling it into a group of teenagers standing near the road. The Fit then struck a 2025 Honda Civic before its driver fled. Witnesses provided a license plate number, leading troopers to locate the abandoned Fit in a hotel parking lot on Technological Avenue, where it was towed for evidence. Seven teenagers were transported to hospitals, including Orlando Regional Medical Center, with one in trauma alert condition. An eighth teenager declined transport. The injured ranged in age from 15 to 18. The drivers of the other two Civics, a 21-year-old Bradenton man and an 18-year-old Palm Bay woman, were unharmed a...

Citibank office shooter targeted company over a $2,500 debt collection, Florida sheriff says

Citibank office shooter targeted company over a $2,500 debt collection, Florida sheriff says

A Florida sheriff says a gunman who killed a woman before being fatally shot by a security guard at Citibank’s sprawling office complex in Tampa targeted the campus because he was angry over a $2,500 debt collection

Body cam footage, 911 call released in 'targeted' Citibank Tampa shooting

Body cam footage, 911 call released in 'targeted' Citibank Tampa shooting

Authorities released a 911 call and body camera footage related to a deadly shooting at Citibank Center in Tampa, Florida.

Saharan Dust Returns to South Florida, Impacts Air Quality

Saharan Dust Returns to South Florida, Impacts Air Quality

A mass of Saharan dust has traveled thousands of miles across the Atlantic Ocean, reaching South Florida, including Miami and the Florida Keys, on Wednesday evening. The dust, originating from the Sahara Desert in northern Africa, is composed of particulate matter and is a common phenomenon, especially between late June and mid-August, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Forecasts indicate the dust may spread further across Florida, potentially reaching Tampa and Orlando over the weekend. While concentrations are not particularly heavy at this time, the dust can cause hazy skies, colorful sunrises and sunsets, and limit thunderstorm development by trapping heat near the ground. The dust also contains minerals like iron and phosphorous, which can benefit ecosystems but may also harm vegetation and marine life.

Florida Legal Advocacy Group Offers Comprehensive Legal Services in Tampa

Florida Legal Advocacy Group Offers Comprehensive Legal Services in Tampa

The Florida Legal Advocacy Group in Tampa, Florida, provides a wide array of legal services to individuals and businesses. Their practice areas include personal injury cases such as motorcycle, truck, car, and golf cart accidents, as well as wrongful death claims. The firm also handles commercial litigation, real estate litigation, property disputes, and foreclosure matters. Additionally, they offer legal assistance for Homeowners' Association (HOA) and association disputes. A significant part of their practice is dedicated to probate, trusts, and estates, where attorneys help families with estate administration, trust management, probate proceedings, and disputes over estate assets. The firm also assists with guardianship cases for individuals unable to manage their own affairs and handles family law litigation, including divorce, child custody, and support disputes. The firm aims to help clients understand their rights and navigate complex legal processes.

Father of Meghan Markle arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material, AP sources say

Father of Meghan Markle arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material, AP sources say

Thomas Markle, the father of Prince Harry’s wife Meghan, has been arrested by federal agents in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material

Meghan Markle's estranged father arrested in child sexual abuse materials case, AP sources say

Meghan Markle's estranged father arrested in child sexual abuse materials case, AP sources say

Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Prince Harry’s wife Meghan, has been arrested by federal agents in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, arrested for possession of child sex abuse photos

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, arrested for possession of child sex abuse photos

By Katharine Jackson and Dan Ziff-Rosenzweig WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Thomas Markle, father of Britain's Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle, has been arrested on a charge of possessing child sex abuse material, including photographs of himself with naked underage girls, in rented storage units

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, charged with possession of child sexual abuse photos

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, charged with possession of child sexual abuse photos

By Katharine Jackson and Dan Ziff-Rosenzweig WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Britain's Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, was arrested on Friday on a charge of possessing child sexual abuse material, including photographs of himself with naked underage girls,

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, arrested for child pornography possession

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, arrested for child pornography possession

WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Thomas Markle, father of Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle, has been arrested for possessing child pornography, the US Justice Department said on Friday.

Meghan Markle's estranged father arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials

Meghan Markle's estranged father arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials

Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Prince Harry’s wife Meghan, has been arrested by federal agents in Florida and charged with possessing child sexual abuse material in California