President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday, aimed at ending the subsidization of illegal immigration through federal benefits. Titled Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders, the order directs federal agencies to ensure that taxpayer-funded benefits are not provided to individuals unlawfully present in…
LAKELAND, Fla. – One of the two suspects wanted in connection with the theft of two black swans and their eggs from a Lakeland mobile home park is now in custody. Alfredo Casanova, 29, turned himself in at the Polk County Jail early Wednesday morning.…
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked Russian military aircraft operating within the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Wednesday, according to a statement released by NORAD Public Affairs. The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American…
Aleah Conrad, a missing child who was the subject of a Florida Amber Alert, has been found safe in North Carolina, according to a release by Sergeant Zachary Huff of the Pinellas Park Police Department. The child is currently in the care of local authorities,…
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday, aimed at ending the subsidization of illegal immigration through federal benefits. Titled Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders, the order directs federal agencies to ensure that taxpayer-funded benefits are not provided to individuals unlawfully present in…
LAKELAND, Fla. – One of the two suspects wanted in connection with the theft of two black swans and their eggs from a Lakeland mobile home park is now in custody. Alfredo Casanova, 29, turned himself in at the Polk County Jail early Wednesday morning.…
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked Russian military aircraft operating within the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Wednesday, according to a statement released by NORAD Public Affairs. The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American…
Aleah Conrad, a missing child who was the subject of a Florida Amber Alert, has been found safe in North Carolina, according to a release by Sergeant Zachary Huff of the Pinellas Park Police Department. The child is currently in the care of local authorities,…
RIVERVIEW, Fla. – A 14-year-old Rodgers Middle Magnet School student was arrested today by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) for making online threats of a mass shooting and violence against students. Mariah Miles, a student at the school, was taken into custody after the…
In a significant move to bolster U.S. energy independence and economic security, President Donald J. Trump has established the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC). Announced last week, the council will spearhead the administration’s efforts to lower energy prices, meet rising energy demands, and position the…
A new national poll by Quinnipiac University reveals widespread dissatisfaction with the functioning of the U.S. government’s system of checks and balances, with a majority of voters expressing concerns about its effectiveness. The poll, released on February 17, 2025, also highlights stark partisan divides over…
A Florida appeals court has sided with Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in a lawsuit stemming from the 2022 fatal shooting of a mental-health patient, Zachary Taylor Anderson, who was left unrestrained in the hospital’s emergency room. The ruling, issued Wednesday by a three-judge panel…
United States Attorney General Pam Bondi has approved the transfer of convicted murderer George John Hanson to Oklahoma, where he is set to face the death penalty for the 1999 murder of 77-year-old Mary Bowles. The decision comes in response to a formal request by…
BRADENTON, Fla. – A swift response from multiple fire agencies contained a blaze at a multi-family apartment building in Bradenton this morning, leaving 16 residents displaced but thankfully resulting in no human injuries. A dog was rescued from the burning building and is receiving veterinary…
TAMPA, Fla. – A Tampa drug dealer known on the streets as “Slim” is facing a mandatory life sentence after a federal jury found him guilty of distributing fentanyl that resulted in the deaths of two Hillsborough County residents. Marquis Lamar McCullough, 39, was convicted…
TAMPA, Fla. – Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney announced that a federal jury has found Tryon Metteria Byrd IV (45, Valrico) guilty of conspiring to distribute, and distributing, methamphetamine and cocaine. The verdict, delivered today, concludes a trial stemming from an investigation into…
CNN host Abby Phillip dismissed savings found by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as “a rounding error” in the federal budget Tuesday night. President Donald Trump established DOGE in a Jan. 20 executive order and added additional responsibilities regarding government employees to the agency with a Feb. 11…
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured Wednesday afternoon in the 8100 block of N. 13th St. The incident occurred just after 4:00 PM, sending an adult Black male and a Black male in his late teens to…
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that Florida law enforcement agencies will enter into additional Memoranda of Agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enhance the state’s ability to enforce federal immigration laws. The agreements, authorized under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality…
TAMPA, Fla. – How convenient. The Rays open their spring training schedule Friday afternoon (1:05) against the Yankees at their regular season home of Steinbrenner Field. It will be the first of 31 Grapefruit League games for manager Kevin Cash’s team. The first of 15…
TAMPA, Fla. – A much-anticipated date on the USF athletics calendar gets underway at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Red McEwen Field when the Bulls face No. 9 Florida State. An hour later across Elm Drive, the women’s lacrosse team attempts to continue what has been…
TAMPA, Fla. – While keeping a close watch on 2X AL All-Star lefty Shane McClanahan, the Rays don’t plan on babying him even though he’s coming off his second Tommy John surgery. In fact the Rays named McClanahan the starting pitcher for Opening Day. Rays skipper…
TAMPA, Fla. – Alex Golesh learned through his first two years as a head coach that it is okay to be picky when it comes to the transfer portal. Given what he has desired to accomplish at USF, building a program with as solid a…
TAMPA, Fla. – A Tampa drug dealer known on the streets as “Slim” is facing a mandatory life sentence after a federal jury found him guilty of distributing fentanyl that resulted in the deaths of two Hillsborough County residents. Marquis Lamar McCullough, 39, was convicted…
TAMPA, Fla. – Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney announced that a federal jury has found Tryon Metteria Byrd IV (45, Valrico) guilty of conspiring to distribute, and distributing, methamphetamine and cocaine. The verdict, delivered today, concludes a trial stemming from an investigation into…
Aleah Conrad, a missing child who was the subject of a Florida Amber Alert, has been found safe in North Carolina, according to a release by Sergeant Zachary Huff of the Pinellas Park Police Department. The child is currently in the care of local authorities,…
The Florida Missing Child Alert issued for 12-year-old Nodrick Dunning Jr. on February 19th, 2025, has been canceled. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that Nodrick Dunning Jr. has been found safe. PREVIOUS REPORT: A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for 12-year-old…
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Kash Rios, who was reported missing/runaway from the Wesley Chapel area. Rios is described as 5’4″ tall, weighing approximately 120 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Rios…
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson unveiled sweeping proposals under the 2025 Florida Farm Bill on Tuesday, taking a bold stand against environmental, social, and governance (ESG) lending practices that threaten the state’s agricultural industry. The bill, sponsored by Senator Keith Truenow and Representative Kaylee…
Vegetable growers use herbicides to kill weeds to prevent crop loss. Meanwhile, a University of Florida researcher is using artificial intelligence to reduce herbicide sprayed on crops. “We are building multiple AI-powered herbicide application units, each of which works in different ways,” said Nathan Boyd,…
From vibrant tropical fish for aquarium enthusiasts to succulent shellfish served as the center of the plate, Florida’s aquaculture industry serves as an economic powerhouse and a national leader. In 2022, the state’s tropical fish sales alone totaled $62.4 million, with many other species adding…
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday, aimed at ending the subsidization of illegal immigration through federal benefits. Titled Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders, the order directs federal agencies to ensure that taxpayer-funded benefits are not provided to individuals unlawfully present in…
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked Russian military aircraft operating within the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Wednesday, according to a statement released by NORAD Public Affairs. The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American…
The Florida Lottery has announced the lucky winners of the $2,000,000 Gold Rush Multiplier Bonus Play Drawing held on February 11, 2025. Elizabeth Williams from Jacksonville is the top prize winner, taking home a whopping $50,000. In addition to the grand prize winner, 21 other…
A New York woman’s visit to Florida turned into a million-dollar win after she purchased a winning scratch-off ticket in Deerfield Beach. Lynn Lamanno, 58, of Sayville, New York, claimed a $1 million top prize from the Florida Lottery’s MILLIONAIRE MAKER Scratch-Off game. Lamanno chose…
Virginia Alvarez, 69, of Miami, has claimed a $2 million top prize from the Florida Lottery’s 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Alvarez chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,280,000.00. Alvarez purchased her winning ticket from Government Discount, located at…
A Florida man has claimed a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Fuller chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.00. Brian Fuller, 51, of Lake Worth, chose to receive his winnings as a one-time,…