HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – A deputy got to show off some lasso tricks when he wrangled an alligator at a home in Town ‘N’ Country. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said Deputy George was called to a Florida man’s home after the reptile began banging on her bay window. The agency released photos of the […]
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Polk County fire captain resigns after drug arrest
The Polk County Fire Rescue captain who was arrested for several drug charges has now resigned.
Florida Florida man’s mugshot goes viral following traffic stop
MARION COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – A traffic stop in Florida led to the arrest of three people for drug possession and Florida Florida man’s mugshot going viral. Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office say three people were pulled over for an expired tag. Deputies say, Ricky Deeley, 34 had a suspended driver’s license. Upon further […]
Lakeland City attorney arrested in undercover sex sting bust announces retirement
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) – The Lakeland City Attorney, who was among eight people arrested at a Brandon area hotel Wednesday, has announced he will be retiring effective immediately. Timothy McCausland, 69, sent Lakeland City Florida Florida manager Tony Delgado his letter of retirement Thursday evening. The letter was delivered first thing this morning. Below is a statement […]
FWC looking for gator trappers in Citrus County
Applications must be received by Oct. 21.
Pasco deputies arrest attempted burglary suspect
The Pasco County deputies received an unwanted visitor Friday night at their District 2 office in Dade City.
Pasco deputies arrest attempted burglary suspect
The Pasco County deputies received an unwanted visitor Friday night at their District 2 office in Dade City.
Decapitated gator in Sarasota likely had head removed after being hit by car, FWC says
An alligator that was found decapitated on the side of a Sarasota road was likely killed by a car before it was beheaded, wildlife officials say.
Large gator trapped in Rowlett Park
Tampa Police Department officers and an FWC animal trapper helped capture a large alligator this afternoon.
Tolls to be reinstated along Florida Turnpike, as Hurrican Dorian moves northward
Over the next three days, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise will resume toll collections on roads that had previously suspended tolls in preparation for Hurricane Dorian.