WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – On Wednesday at approximately 3:10 p.m, officers responded to the area of Hwy 17 and Cypress Gardens Blvd. in reference to a man walking and pointing a gun in the air and in various directions. As officers were responding, they located…
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A South Carolina man was sentenced Tuesday to 151 months in prison for transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. According to court documents and statements made during hearings, on the morning of October 21, 2018, a New Bern woman…
Read More South Carolina Man, Army Private Sentenced To More Than 12 Years After Taking 12-Year-Old “Girlfriend” Across State Lines In Fake Kidnapping
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day on April 10. This year, you can celebrate gopher tortoises by making your yard tortoise friendly and participating in our new recognition program. The FWC’s new Gopher Tortoise Friendly Yard…
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TAMPA, Fla. -U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) sent a letter to Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred asking him if he’ll relinquish his personal membership at Georgia’s Augusta National Golf Club, after Manfred announced the MLB would move its All Star Game and Amateur Draft…
Read More US Sen. Rubio Calls On MLB Commissioner To Give Up Georgia Augusta National Golf Membership
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Parents, in a fun children’s literacy program, Pasco County Libraries is offering up a challenge, read 1,000 books before kindergarten. Pasco County Libraries is pleased to present your mission – the 1,000 Book Challenge – should you choose to accept it! …
Read More Pasco County Libraries Launches 1,000 Book Challenge
HILLSBOORUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Bloomingdale. On Saturday, at around 5:30 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Nature’s Way Boulevard and Golf Meadow Boulevard, where a vehicle had overturned and hit a bicyclist.…
Read More Deputies Investigating Saturday’s Deadly Crash In Bloomingdale
HAINES CITY, Fla. – A Haines City man was arrested early Friday morning after detectives learned that he had been touching a young child inappropriately for about two years. Mario Bautista, 34, is being charged with lewd molestation. On several occasions, Bautista has touched an…
Read More 34-Year-Old Haines City Man Arrested for Molesting Young Child
Two officers were hit at the barricade at the Constitution Avenue access point to the Capitol, U.S. Capitol Police said Friday, shortly after they sent an alert to staffers warning of an “external security threat.” U.S. Capitol Police said in a tweet that officers were…
Read More BREAKING: U.S. Capitol On Lockdown After Car Hits Two Capitol Police Officers
Try your hand at freshwater fishing this weekend on Saturday, April. 3 and Sunday, April 4, without needing a freshwater fishing license. License-free fishing days are a great way for Florida residents and visitors to get out on the water and find out why Florida…
Read More Florida Freshwater License-Free Fishing Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 4
Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) has named Lauren Baker Murray, DMA, as the inaugural executive director for the new Instructional Performing Arts Center (IPAC). Murray joined PHSC on March 15, 2021. “Dr. Murray brings a portfolio of experience that uniquely aligns with the missional and operational…
Read More PHSC Names Lauren Baker Murray As Executive Director Of New Instructional Performing Arts Center