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Uniquely Equipped: JRT Kicks Into High Gear

Uniquely Equipped: JRT Kicks Into High Gear
Adversity often brings out the best in people, and Jeepers are no exception. Central Florida law enforcement agencies have long relied on volunteers from the off-road ranks to assist in search-and-rescue missions and disaster relief. Among the more active and experienced are Coty Byers, president ... Read More »
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The Sheriff Drives a Jeep

The Sheriff Drives a Jeep
Are you ready for another opportunity to take that Jeep of yours for a spin? It’s time to get out there in your Jeep’s natural habitat and tackle steep inclines, mudholes and much more. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and his team are hosting the ... Read More »
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Support Your Local C.O.P.S.

Support Your Local C.O.P.S.
When Stephanie Barnes’ brother was killed in the line of duty eight years ago, she couldn’t have imagined that tragedy would lead her down the path to involvement in and leadership of the West Central Florida chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors. Stephanie, what is ... Read More »
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365JeepLife Is Extremely Active

365JeepLife Is Extremely Active
Can you tell us a little about yourself and your Jeepin’ career? I was born in Mexico and raised in Eugene, Oregon. I got my driver’s license when I was 18 in 1992, and my first car was a YJ. I have been driving Jeep ... Read More »
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The Rematch: Jeeps Vs. Harleys is Ready to Roll

The Rematch: Jeeps Vs. Harleys is Ready to Roll
On Saturday, Oct. 6, at 7 a.m., Jeep and Harley-Davidson enthusiasts from Central Florida and beyond will begin to convene at East Lake Center on Bay Center Drive in Tampa, Fla., the starting point for the second annual Jeeps vs. Harleys charity convoy. The proceeds ... Read More »

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Jeepin’ 4 Justice and Jeep Beach!

Jeepin’ 4 Justice and Jeep Beach!

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Christmas in July + Tampa Jeep Krewe = Miles of Smiles

Christmas in July + Tampa Jeep Krewe = Miles of Smiles
For the Tampa Jeep Krewe, the spirit of giving is a year-round exercise that ends with the largest event they participate in: Christmas in July at the BayCare St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. This year’s event is set to take place on Friday, July 27, from ... Read More »

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Safer Together: Jeepin’ with Sheriff Judd

Safer Together: Jeepin’ with Sheriff Judd
Effective policing requires more than law enforcement. Officials must connect with their communities to make them safer. So says Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, the nationally known lawman and namesake of “Jeepin’ with Judd,” a three-day, family-friendly, off-road event set to kick off on Friday, ... Read More »

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Disaster Convergence: A Human Phenomenon, a Jeepers Natural Instinct

Disaster Convergence: A Human Phenomenon, a Jeepers Natural Instinct
Lorelei and Austin Jackson of Vidor, Texas, started preparing to help their neighbors in Corpus Christi days in advance when Hurricane Harvey was headed toward their state. They organized with other Jeepers to collect supplies. They even offered up their home and business as safe ... Read More »

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The Growth of a Giving Community

The Growth of a Giving Community
In May of this year, Alex Perez was made vice president of Tampa Jeep Krewe. As a member since nearly the beginning, and as an admin for most of the group’s existence, Alex is “honored to be a representative of TJK.” Jeepin’ Central Florida caught ... Read More »

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