Texas Representative Sheila Jackson Lee passed away at the age of 74, her family announced on Friday night. Known by her constituents as “Congresswoman,” Jackson Lee dedicated over 30 years to public service. “With incredible grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life…
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The gunman who shot former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday flew a drone over the rally site a few hours before Trump took the stage. The drone, made by DJI, allowed the 20-year-old gunman, Thomas Crooks, to get an overhead view…
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The St. Petersburg City Council has given the green light to the Historic Gas Plant District Redevelopment, a $6.5 billion project that includes a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays and significant community benefits. The redevelopment plan aims to revitalize…
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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Konnor McFadyen, a 17-year-old local pool player, recently won the 2024 APA Junior Pool Championship in Saint Louis. In the American Poolplayers Association (APA) tournament, he competed against 258 young players from 32 states and Canada. The finals match was live-streamed…
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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Polk State College is celebrating the academic accomplishments of 14 of its student-athletes who were named to the 2023-24 NJCAA All-Academic Team. This marks the second consecutive year that athletes from all five of Polk State’s sports programs have been recognized…
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In a surprising development, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly called President Joe Biden in private to advise him to reconsider his candidacy for re-election in the upcoming presidential race. The call, confirmed by sources familiar with the matter but who spoke on condition of anonymity…
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Law enforcement officials briefed lawmakers Wednesday on the timeline surrounding the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, revealing that there was a 20-minute interval from when U.S. Secret Service snipers initially detected the gunman on a rooftop to when shots were fired at the former president.…
Read More Secret Service Snipers Knew Would-Be Trump Assassin Was On The Roof 20 Minutes Before First Shot Fired
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Polk State College pitcher Aiden Butler has been selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 9th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. The 6-foot-6 right-hander had a standout sophomore season, earning All-Conference and All-State honors while leading the Eagles to the…
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New data released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reveals a significant surge in illegal border crossings, with over 205,000 apprehensions in June alone, pushing the total for fiscal year 2024 to 2.5 million. This marks a substantial increase compared to previous years and…
Read More Illegal Border Crossings Surge Past 205,000 In June, With 2.5 Million So Far In 2024
The Indiana Hoosiers have been a cornerstone of college basketball for over a century. Established in 1901, the team has built a rich history filled with numerous triumphs and memorable moments. From their early formation days to becoming dominant in the NCAA, the Hoosiers have…
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