Tampa Free Press - Your Source For Tampa Area Local Breaking News, National Stories, Politics, Sports, Florida Agriculture, Legal, and Job.

Jan 11, 2025 · Special Counsel Jack Smith officially resigned from the Department of Justice on Friday, according to a court filing, marking the end of his tenure amid ongoing legal disputes concerning the release of his investigative reports on former President Donald Trump.. Smith’s resignation comes after he submitted a two-volume final report to Attorney General Merrick Garland earlier this week.

Jan 2, 2025 · FBI evidence response teams completed their work on Bourbon Street early Wednesday morning, officially returning the site to the city. Mayor LaToya Cantrell commended law enforcement and federal agencies for their swift response and care for the victims.

Jan 4, 2025 · HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A semi-truck fire caused significant traffic delays on I-75 in Riverview earlier today. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded to the incident near the Big Bend Road exit (mile marker 246) after the truck driver reported that his vehicle had caught fire.

Dec 29, 2024 · PREVIOUS REPORT: Discount retailer Big Lots has announced that it will be closing all of its remaining stores after a deal with its buyer fell through.The company is currently holding “going out of business” sales at its 908 locations nationwide. Big Lots had been struggling financially for some time, closing hundreds of stores throughout 2024 and filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier ...

Dec 22, 2024 · The $5 MONOPOLY SECRET VAULT game offers a total of $132 million in cash prizes, including six top prizes of $1 million. With overall odds of 1-in-3.95, the game continues to deliver big wins for players.

Jan 12, 2025 · Economic losses: The decline in citrus production has cost Florida billions of dollars and countless jobs. Cultural impact: The iconic image of Florida citrus has been tarnished, and the once-ubiquitous scent of orange blossoms has faded. National impact: The reduced supply of Florida citrus has affected prices and availability nationwide. Please make a small donation to the Tampa Free Press ...

Jan 4, 2025 · Adding to the challenges, rounds of snow, ice, and gusty winds will accompany the Arctic blast in some regions. A major storm system moving across the eastern half of the country will bring impactful weather, including heavy snow and potential blizzard conditions, as it moves towards the mid-Atlantic coast.

Dec 16, 2024 · Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is asking the state Supreme Court to weigh in on a contentious legal dispute involving former Jackson County sheriff’s deputy Zachary Wester, who was convicted of planting drugs in vehicles during traffic stops.

Jan 10, 2025 · TAMPA, Fla. – A shooting near the intersection of North O’Brien Street and West Spruce Street near the Tampa International Airport has left a man hospitalized with serious injuries. The Tampa Police Department responded to the scene shortly after noon today following reports of gunfire. Preliminary information suggests that two men were involved in a heated argument that escalated into a ...