The Florida Lottery announced that Frank O’Dell, of Hernando, claimed a top prize from the $1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $930,000.00. “I’ve never been very lucky,”…
Read More “My Luck Has Finally Changed” Florida Man Gets A $1,000,000 Lucky Break
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy was forced to use deadly force in December after an encounter with an armed subject inside of the Riverview home. On Monday, the Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office announced the results of the deadly force investigation. “Following an extensive…
Read More Hillsborough County Deputy Cleared In December Riverview Shooting
TAMPA, FL. – On the heels of a record attendance year, ZooTampa at Lowry Park officially announced details of new offerings coming in 2022. “We are always looking to enhance the guest experience, further improve animal welfare and strengthen our standing as Florida’s most popular…
Read More New In 2022: ZooTampa Announces Details of New Adventures And Returning Favorites
PASCO COUNTY, FL. – NVGTN, pronounced navigation, is three-year-old athletic wear online retail company started by husband and wife, Brett and Ashleigh Schneggenburger in their studio apartment. Since launching, the company has seen tremendous growth and needed a new headquarters location they could grow and…
Read More Ecommerce Company NVGTN To Build 100,000 Square Foot Headquarters In Pasco County
POLK COUNTY, FL. – On February 4, 2022, Bartow Police Department were on the scene investigating a traffic crash on Summerlin Street involving a 6-year-old child. An adult driver of a dirt bike was traveling west on Summerlin Street when a child crossed in front…
Read More Fundraiser Launched For 6-Year-Old Bartow Boy Struck By Dirt Bike
LUTZ, FL. – A 36-year-old Wesley Chapel man was killed in a crash that happened early Monday morning on SR-54 and Livingston Ave. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the man was traveling westbound on SR-54 near Livingston Road at a high rate of speed when…
Read More Wesley Chapel Man Killed In Fiery Crash After Colliding With Utility Pole On SR-54 In Lutz
Florida gas prices jumped another 12 cents last week, rising a total of 24 cents in two weeks. Sunday’s state average of $3.47 per gallon is the most expensive daily average price since July 2014. “Unfortunately it looks like the pain at the pump may continue to…
Read More Florida Gas Prices Surge Another 12 Cents, Oil Now At Multi-Year Highs
WINTER HAVEN, FL. – Police in Winter Haven are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect that went on a Walmart shopping spree with no intention of paying. According to police, the man pictured, entered Walmart at 355 Cypress Gardens Blvd, on January 26,…
Read More Winter Haven Police Seeking Walmart Thief That Almost Got The Goods
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL. – Detectives have arrested a Pasco County Schools teacher and former Pinellas County Schools teacher for Sexual Battery Custodial Authority on a student. According to detectives, the investigation began on January 7, 2022, after detectives received information regarding an inappropriate relationship that…
Read More Pasco County High School Teacher Arrested For Sexual Battery Of A Pinellas County Student
TAMPA, FL. – On Thursday, Loyd Tomlinson II, 58, Ellenton, was sentenced to six years and six months in federal prison for defrauding a bank out of more than $20 million. As part of his sentence, the Court also entered a money judgment in the…
Read More Tampa Bay Area Man Gets Over 6 Years In The Fed For Defrauding Bank Of $20,000,000