The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has arrested the driver responsible for a fatal crash on New Year’s Day that killed a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Road Ranger and injured two FHP troopers. The incident occurred around 3:00 AM on southbound I-95 in Broward County.…
AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring a series of winter storms that are expected to disrupt travel, create hazardous conditions, and bring dangerously cold temperatures to millions across the United States. The extreme weather will force President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday to move indoors to ensure…
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued an update on red tide conditions, reporting the detection of the harmful algal bloom organism Karenia brevis in 60 samples collected from Southwest Florida over the past week. Of these, 12 samples showed bloom concentrations…
THONOTOSASSA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday night at a Circle K convenience store in Thonotosassa. 38-year-old Dean Henderson, a two-time convicted felon, was taken into custody on Thursday, January 16th,…
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has arrested the driver responsible for a fatal crash on New Year’s Day that killed a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Road Ranger and injured two FHP troopers. The incident occurred around 3:00 AM on southbound I-95 in Broward County.…
AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring a series of winter storms that are expected to disrupt travel, create hazardous conditions, and bring dangerously cold temperatures to millions across the United States. The extreme weather will force President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday to move indoors to ensure…
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued an update on red tide conditions, reporting the detection of the harmful algal bloom organism Karenia brevis in 60 samples collected from Southwest Florida over the past week. Of these, 12 samples showed bloom concentrations…
THONOTOSASSA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday night at a Circle K convenience store in Thonotosassa. 38-year-old Dean Henderson, a two-time convicted felon, was taken into custody on Thursday, January 16th,…
AccuWeather meteorologists are warning of the coldest air of the winter season so far, with a blast of frigid Siberian air poised to impact the eastern United States next week. This arctic blast is expected to bring temperatures 10-20 degrees below historical averages across the…
A recent drug bust involving a teen in Martin County, Florida, has revealed a disturbing trend: MDMA (commonly known as “Molly”) disguised as children’s vitamins or candy. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Special Investigations Division arrested 18-year-old Ezekiel Garza of Port St. Lucie for…
A Florida jury found CNN liable Friday for defaming a Navy vet who assisted multiple people in escaping Afghanistan after the 2021 American withdrawal. Zachary Young filed a $1 billion suit against the network on June 12 over a November 2021 segment by reporter Alex Marquardt that…
The Laken Riley Act cleared a crucial hurdle in the Senate Friday morning, setting the bill up for final passage as early as next week. The bill seeking to crack down on illegal immigration passed 61 to 35, with 10 Democratic senators voting to advance…
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – The New Port Richey Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at Pasco Camera on Friday, January 17th, 2024, around 9:30 AM. Two male suspects entered the store, located at 5405 Main Street, under the pretense of making a…
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) announced a sweeping legislative agenda aimed at overhauling the inefficiencies in Washington, D.C., as part of his Make Washington Work plan. The proposals include reforms to congressional pay, stricter work requirements for welfare programs, and constitutional amendments designed to ensure fiscal…
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) announced the introduction of the Student Visa Security Improvement Act, aiming to close loopholes in the student visa program that have long raised national security concerns. With an estimated 1.1 million people participating in the program annually, approximately 50,000 foreign students…
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – A Citrus County man has been arrested on multiple charges of lewd and lascivious exhibition after allegedly exposing himself to children on a school bus. 36-year-old Freddy Richie Parisi of Crystal River was taken into custody on Thursday, January 16th, following…
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office has arrested an individual in connection with an incident that prompted a heightened security alert at Zephyrhills High School on Thursday. The school was placed on “alert campus” status as a precautionary measure while deputies searched for a…
Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Chief Kristin Crowley is facing intense criticism and calls for her resignation over her handling of the deadly wildfires that have ravaged the region. A scathing five-page letter signed by several current and former LAFD battalion chiefs and administrators accuses…
TAMPA, Fla. – Drivers in Tampa should be aware of a lane closure on North Boulevard that is currently in effect. The southbound lane of North Boulevard is closed between West Yukon Street and West Wood Street. This closure is necessary to allow crews from…
TAMPA, Fla. – To illustrate how rough the first half was for the USF Bulls on Wednesday evening is that they made 12 of their first 16 second-half shots from the field and still trailed by 10. Not that they were dismal from the field…
TAMPA, Fla. – Former USF running back Nay’Quan Wright will have the opportunity to impress NFL scouts and general managers this week without leaving the state. Wright, who spent two seasons with the Bulls after transferring from Florida, was invited to the Trillion Tropical Bowl.…
TAMPA, Fla. – The Washington Commanders, behind rookie QB Jayden Daniels, throwing two touchdown passes and playing mistake-free football with no turnovers, beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 to advance in the playoffs. Bucs head coach Todd Bowles had high praise for Daniels. “You’ve got to…
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to kick off their playoff campaign with a Wild Card Round showdown against the Washington Commanders at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday night. This highly anticipated matchup is a rematch of the Week 1 clash between…
A recent drug bust involving a teen in Martin County, Florida, has revealed a disturbing trend: MDMA (commonly known as “Molly”) disguised as children’s vitamins or candy. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Special Investigations Division arrested 18-year-old Ezekiel Garza of Port St. Lucie for…
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – A Hernando County man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Demetri Jordan Sanders, 23, received the sentence after a lengthy investigation that began in August 2023. Hernando County Sheriff’s detectives received…
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Jaiden Knighton, who has been reported missing and could be a runaway. Knighton is described as a 5’10” male with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen on…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying skeletal remains found in a wooded area in Port Richey. The remains were discovered on December 12, 2019, near the intersection of Scenic Drive and Graphic Drive. Despite extensive investigation,…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing San Antonio teenager. Tatiana Laezza, 17, was last seen around 10:30 PM on Monday, January 13th, in the Wetland Bird View area of San Antonio, Florida. Tatiana is…
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is conducting prescribed burns in Pasco County to reduce the risk of uncontrolled wildfires. These controlled burns will take place from now through March at three locations: Starkey Wilderness Preserve, Conner Preserve, and Cypress…
University of Florida scientists have secured a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to address one of South Florida’s most pressing environmental challenges: excess phosphorus in freshwater ecosystems such as the Everglades. The two-year project will focus on identifying and advancing treatment technologies to…
Sakata Seed America Inc. shares the same water as urban residents in Southwest Florida. So, farm manager Cory Dombrowski wanted to see if he could irrigate more efficiently at the research farm east of Fort Myers. He did. With the help of UF/IFAS Extension, Sakata…
A Florida jury found CNN liable Friday for defaming a Navy vet who assisted multiple people in escaping Afghanistan after the 2021 American withdrawal. Zachary Young filed a $1 billion suit against the network on June 12 over a November 2021 segment by reporter Alex Marquardt that…
The Laken Riley Act cleared a crucial hurdle in the Senate Friday morning, setting the bill up for final passage as early as next week. The bill seeking to crack down on illegal immigration passed 61 to 35, with 10 Democratic senators voting to advance…
TAMPA, Fla. – A lucky gambler ended 2024 on a high note, hitting a $1 million jackpot at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa just two days before the new year. The fortunate player won a grand total of $1,055,817.49 on a $25…
A Florida woman is starting the new year with a whole lot of extra cash after winning a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s BONUS LETTER CROSSWORD Scratch-Off game. Dozier claimed her prize at the Lottery’s Orlando District Office, choosing to receive her winnings…
One lucky lottery player in California is starting the new year with a bang after winning the massive $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot drawn on Friday night. The winning ticket matched all six numbers: the white balls 3, 7, 37, 49, and 55, plus the…
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a staggering $1.15 billion after no winning ticket was drawn on Tuesday, making it the fifth-largest prize in the game’s history and offering a potential belated Christmas gift for one lucky player. Mega Millions tickets cost $2 each, but…