CLEARWATER, Fla. – Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue are on the scene of a shooting with multiple victims near the intersection of Drew Street and U.S. 19. Four victims have been transported to local hospitals. Police say the first call came in at…
Read More Clearwater Shooting With Multiple Victims, One Critically Injured and Airlifted
SARASOTA, Fla. – The Florida Lottery announced that Dana Spencer, 54, of Sarasota, claimed a $2 million top prize from the $10 GOLD RUSH SUPREME Scratch-Off game using a secured drop box located at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She chose to receive her winnings…
Read More Florida Woman Hits $2,000,000 Scratching Off At Publix
A Florida couple pleaded guilty for their participation in a scheme to file four fraudulent loan applications seeking more than $1.1 million in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus…
Read More Florida Couple Pleads Guilty to $1.1 Million COVID-Relief Fraud, Falsely Claiming to Be Farmers
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – On March 14th, make sure you catch local star Zach D’Onofrio, 20, Wesley Chapel, on American Idol. In this episode, Zach returns to audition in front of the all-star judging panel, Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie. The 20-year-old first…
Read More Wesley Chapel Singer Zach D’Onofrio to be Featured on American Idol March 14th
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – As the State of Florida is poised to open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to more age groups next week, now is the time for Pinellas seniors 65 and up to get their appointment. Public vaccine sites in Pinellas County have ample appointments…
Read More Pinellas County Senior Vaccine Appointments Available Now, More Age Groups Eligible Soon
SPRING HILL, Fla. – Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is searching to identify a suspect that was caught on camera in a Spring Hill burglary. The suspect pictured below is wanted in a residential burglary that occurred in the area of Elida Rd., Spring Hill on…
Read More Spring Hill Home Burglary Suspect Sought by Sheriff
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, along with the Federal Trade Commission and 46 agencies from 38 states and the District of Columbia, has stopped a massive telefunding operation that bombarded 67 million consumers with 1.3 billion deceptive charitable fundraising calls, mostly illegal robocalls.…
Read More Florida Joins FTC, 38 States, and D.C. To Shut Down Massive Charity Fraud Telefunding Operation
BELLEAIR, Fla. – On Sunday evening, Belleair Mayor Gary H. Katica (87) passed away in his home, surrounded by loved ones. Mayor Katica served the Town of Belleair Commission for over 20 years, making him the longest-serving Mayor in Belleair history. Mayor Katica was born…
Read More Long-Time Belleair Mayor Gary H. Katica Passes Away; Remembered for a Life of Service
TAMPA, Fla. – Three Tampa bars will shut down temporarily after being cited violations for people not wearing masks. Tampa City Council held a special hearing on Monday to determine the punishment for the ‘violations.’ The businesses were cited violations after code enforcement visits to…
Read More Tampa City Council Suspends Liquor Licenses For Three Bars
MULBERRY, Fla. – Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are trying to identify the man in the photos below in reference to a’ distraction theft’. The theft occurred at the Mulberry Walmart on February 1st. During the man’s purchase of a bag of chips…
Read More Polk County Sheriff Seeking Suspect in Walmart ‘Distraction Theft’