Truck Hits Elderly Man, COVID Dog, New Millionaire: Nearby News

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Truck Backs Into Man With Walker, Police Want Driver’s Identity

An 84-year-old man is in critical condition after a truck at a convenience store in Haines City backed into him April 15 and drove off, Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said.

Newly Adopted Dog Lost Near Everglades Found 9 Days Later: Report

After going missing near the Everglades April 20, a newly adopted dog was found alive Thursday after roaming the swampy area alone for nine days. Theo went missing after a transport van bringing him to his new family in New Jersey crashed on U.S. 27 between Miami and Belle Glade.

COVID-Sniffing Dog Joins The Team At Doctors Hospital Of Sarasota

The Doctors Hospital of Sarasota has a furry addition to its team of medical professionals on the front line battling the coronavirus pandemic: a COVID-sniffing yellow Labrador retriever named Buffy.

South FL Leaders Pan Governor’s Ban On Local COVID Restrictions

After Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order suspending local emergency orders and restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic Monday, leaders in South Florida — which has been hid hardest by the virus — responded to the measure, which was effective immediately.

Meet Seffner’s Newest Millionaire, Second-Time Lottery Winner

A Seffner man won a million dollars from the Florida Lottery's Cash Club Scratch-Off game Monday. Two years ago, he won a $500,000 top prize in a scratch-off game.

Good Samaritans Help Rescue Woman After Jeep Lands On Top Of Her

Witnesses helped Tampa police rescue a woman after the Jeep she was riding in was struck by a stolen vehicle and flipped over on top of her.

Walmart, Sam's Club Now Offering Walk-Up Vaccines At All Stores

Walmart and Sam's Club stores said Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccine immunizations are now available to customers and associates in all of their pharmacies nationwide. This includes the 383 Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies in Florida.

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• Oldsmar Man Accused Of Molesting Girl Under Age 12
• City Of Tampa Makes On-Street Parking Downtown More Convenient
• Pinellas County Rescinds Mask Mandate Following Governor's Order
• Mask Ordinance Public Hearing Canceled Tuesday In Sarasota
• Big Storm Brewing To Open Taproom, Restaurant In Ybor City
• Woman Killed When Car Flips Over On SR-544 In Polk
• Wrong-Way Driver Causes Series Of Crashes Along Interstate 4
• Port Richey Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On U.S. 19
• Riverview Woman Killed In Crash Off I-75 Exit Ramp In Tampa
• St. Pete Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Park Boulevard North

Across America

• Leaders Pan FL Governor's Ban On Local COVID Restrictions
• PA To Lift All COVID Mitigation Orders On Memorial Day: Gov. Wolf
• CA's New Mask Mandate Is Tougher Than The CDC's: How They Differ